Starting a creative business may seem like a fantastic idea. You have something that you’re passionate about, and perhaps you make something yourself that you want to sell. But although you started your business because you love being creative, you can get much more caught up in the business side of things than you wanted to. If this happens, there are ways to find your creative side again. For those who prefer to focus on being creative but still want to make money from their business, there are things that you can do to get your time back. Try these ideas to get more time to be creative.
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Use a Distribution Service
Packaging and posting the things that you sell can be very time-consuming. You have to make sure you pack the right items, print the right labels, and get your orders ready to go. Then you have to drop them off at the right place to be dispatched or have them collected. If this is too time-consuming, consider using a fulfillment and distribution service. You can send them your products and even your preferred packaging. When you get an order, it will be sent to them, and they will package it up and get it sent off.
Get IT Taken Care Of
Another thing that may take up your time is dealing with IT and computers. This is particularly true once you start to grow your business and need more of an IT infrastructure to keep your business going. To prevent IT from getting in your way, you should consider a managed IT solution for your business. By outsourcing your IT, you can have all of your tech taken care of. If any problems arise, the service can deal with it for you. It’s like having your own IT team, but you don’t need to hire anyone.
Outsource Customer Care
Customers need to receive good customer service, but it can take up a lot of your time. Whether it’s answering questions or dealing with complaints, sometimes it can turn into a full-time job. You might be able to reduce questions by including resources on your website, but you still need to provide customer service. If you don’t have time, you can outsource it instead. Hire a virtual assistant or get a customer service company to take over for you. They can answer calls and emails or talk to customers on live chat or social media.
Find Help with Marketing
Your creative business probably won’t get far without marketing, but it’s not an easy job. It takes a lot of effort to get marketing right, and it requires a lot of time too. You might know a little, but you’re probably not an expert. If you need help, you should look for a marketing agency or perhaps a freelance marketer who can help you. They can not only offer advice but also create a marketing strategy for you and carry it out.
If you want to focus on being creative, let other people help you with your business, so you have more time.
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