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How to Find Ideal Clients (Who Don’t Argue on Price)
"You're too expensive." OOF. Hearing this common objection from prospective wedding clients is always a punch to the stomach, no matter how many times you've been there before (and we all have!). In fact, one of the worst parts of marketing your own small business is...
HiveTribe Highlights: By Siobhan Louise
There's nothing worse than the Sunday night slump, when you dread going into work on Monday because you know deep down that you hate your job. (Been there!) It's a feeling HiveTribe member Siobhan Zulch knew well before she asked herself that all important question:...
How Much Does a Styled Shoot Really Cost?
There's no doubt about it: I love styled shoots! The creative energy in conceptualising them and finding the right team to bring that spark of an idea to life... the feeling of camaraderie as you get to know other wedding vendors and stretch and challenge one...
How to Plan Your First Styled Shoot
So you're ready to plan your first styled shoot - congratulations! Planning and creating styled shoots has always been one of my favourite things about working in the wedding industry, but I remember how intimidating it was when I was just a beginner. Don't worry -...
HiveTribe Highlights: Emma Caesar Weddings
Whoever said that if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life was clearly never in the wedding industry! We all know the long nights and weekends, and the back breaking work it takes to succeed. But doing a job you love in a creative industry that...
How to Deal with Criticism as a Small Business Owner
Dealing with criticism is an unfortunate part of life and business. Perhaps it’s a harsh email out of the blue from a particularly demanding client, a nasty comment on social media, or even a barb inadvertently dropped in a conversation with someone close to you. When...
How to Focus on the Right Social Media Platforms for Your Wedding Business
Social media is a wonderful thing! Over the last decade, it's been a game changer for small business owners, who can now market themselves effectively without an army of employees and a chunky advertising budget. It allows you to be constantly connected to your...
HiveTribe Highlights: Rebecca Richards Designs
We love sharing our HiveTribe members' stories of start-up success! Today we're talking to the lovely Rebecca Richards of Rebecca Richards Designs. Like many of us, Rebecca's entrepreneurial journey started with a big change in the form of a redundancy. Forced to make...
How to Beat Work From Home Loneliness
Working from home is one of the best things about being a creative entrepreneur and working for yourself. Goodbye cubicles! Goodbye alarm clocks! So long, morning traffic jams! There are a long list of perks to enjoy (which is why friends and acquaintances never stop...
HIVE ON TOUR: Introducing HiveNorth!
When the Hive was started two and a half years ago, Louise's vision was to create a supportive and inclusive community where like-minded wedding pros could come together to learn and grow. After seeing this come to successful fruition, with the HiveTribe firmly...
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