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There is always talk about hiring freelancers to do different jobs, but when do you know that it is the right time for you to outsource work?

1. You're stressed out!

Running a business has enough stress as it is without trying to do every single role yourself. Hiring a freelance designer/admin/marketer can take off some of that weight!

2. You have new ideas you can't develop...

By this I mean that you are starting to think bigger and better for your company, but you might not have the design skills or analytical knowledge to push your business in the right direction - it's okay to need guidance from external sources!

3. You're stuck!

You've been following by the book posting on social media 3-5 times a week, you're creating ads, you've got a website and sales aren't progressing. Having an expert freelancer that understands the ins and outs can be a great asset to your business if they can drive traffic and sales for your business.

Floww. digital can assist with all of your digital business needs! From getting started, to a fresh new look, or diving deep into the technical stuff to learn more about your audience and pave a path for success. Get in touch today!

Slightly different post today! I wanted to share with you some marketing styles I am OBSESSED with at the moment. I have always had a great appreciation for marketing and will point it out to my friends who have absolutely no interest, but there are two brands that never fail to impress me...

1.

I have been a customer to this brand for probably 5 years or so now and I will never stop browsing their website and their socials purely because of their marketing tactics. Not only are their videos for upcoming drops so well done, but the product descriptions on their website are something else - it fits perfectly to their target audience and is so simple, yet unforgettable.

Have a look for yourself by heading over to palaceskatebaords.com

2.

I have no idea how, but their marketing team has the whole world hooked on this completely unhinged owl! Even if you don't know what Duolingo is or what it does, you have definitely seen their big green owl causing chaos across social media. Very clever marketing.

Their website is duolingo.com but definitely check out tik-tok and instagram pages!

5 top tips for working from home! I have been remote working for over a year now and it's took me some time to get into a good/productive routine, so I thought I'd share some tips!

1. Communicate with your colleagues

Communication is key! You'd be surprised at how long you can go without speaking to anyone and before you know it a deadline is due and you're uncertain on what it is you need to do! Pop up to your manager, don't be afraid to admit you need help or clarity on something!

2. Plan your working day

This goes without saying, but when you only have yourself to rely on for getting things done it can get disorganised pretty quickly! I like to have a main to-do list, a day-to-day one and schedule a timetable to keep myself on track!

3. Interact with others

It's so important to make sure you're getting social interaction in, I've gone a week without leaving my house and talking to anyone without even realising! Grab a coffee, small talk with workers in your local shop or facetime friends/family/colleagues!

4. Take breaks - and get outside!

Did you know that sitting down for 8 hours everyday can lower metabolism and is really bad for you? By standing every hour even if it's to grab a drink or put a wash on, can stop this from happening and keep you active during the week! Get outside too, even if it's for 5 mins!

5. Have a routine and change it up

Get yourself into a routine, don't wake up 5 minutes before you're due to start and do not work from bed! Set yourself a good routine for a few weeks and then change it up, you might work from your desk for 2 weeks and then from your dining room table. Change is good, it keeps us fresh and our day interesting!

Are you looking to freelance? Are you not sure where to start? Then let's go through it together...

1. Niche down!

You need to think about what you're going to do, there's a lot of aspects to digital marketing...

🌟 SEO
📧 Email marketing
✍🏼 Copywriting
💻 Product marketing

And much more...

2. Full-time or part-time?

You are not going to have a flood of customers straight away, I would highly recommend carving out some time outside of your usual working hours to focus on your business, it takes time to build clients and it's not for everyone, so try it out before you go all in!

3. Setting a price!

It can be hard to set a price for your business, there is always a risk of pricing too low/too high but factor in these points when you price your services:

> how much would you like to earn annually?
> how many hours would need to be invested?
> what is the industry average?
> your experience/qualifications

4. Finding clients...

It's tough getting started, i'll never forget the anxiety that fuelled me when I was in talks with my first client. Post in group chats, look at freelancing websites and ask friends and family if they need any work doing, also don't be afraid of rejection! It's competitive and everyone's style is different.