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Is the customer always right? What creative businesses should know
Is the customer always right? Learn new strategies to improve your business's customer service experience for EVERYONE!
Tamara Jean
5 min read


Creating a Business Model Canvas: the second step in starting a creative business
PHASE 2: THE PLAN There are quite a few questions to answer when creating a business plan. Long gown are the days where you would have to...
Tamara Jean
1 min read


The Ideation Phase: the first step in starting a creative business
Complete the following steps using a notebook, or poster board, or use the customizable Business Planning worksheets. DOWNLOAD YOUR...
Tamara Jean
2 min read


How to start a creative business: The Overview
In the creative world, most artists, musicians, filmmakers, and content creators spend so much time perfecting their craft that they...
Tamara Jean
1 min read


Brand Identity Checklist: 8 Things to Tackle When Creating a Brand
Branding is not about leaving a mark on yourself, it is about finding creative ways to leave your mark on the world. As an...
Tamara Jean
3 min read


5 tools I use to stay inspired.
I've been designing for over a decade, my work is a combination of self-taught and formal instruction. One thing that stays consistent in...
Tamara Jean
1 min read


4 African Print Gift Ideas for the Holidays!
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and while it may look different this year for your family, you can still spread love and...
Tamara Jean
1 min read


5 Affordable & Easy-to-Use Online Design Tools
The most frustrating part of any project is having a vision for your project, yet little to no help in having it manifest into something...
Tamara Jean
2 min read


7 Design Tips for Creating an African Decor Sanctuary
This year, spring cleaning has taken an extra special role in our lives. Since most of us are stuck at home, an essential part of our...
Tamara Jean
3 min read


The Adinkra Guide: Defining Adinkra Symbols
Adinkra symbols are a beautiful symbology originated by the Akan people of West Africa.
Tamara Jean
2 min read


5 Free Stock Image Sites for People of African Descent
One of the things I have struggled with as a designer is accessing quality stock images for specific projects. While access to free stock...
Tamara Jean
2 min read


Bògòlanfini: Making & Defining Mudcloth
Bogolan or Bògòlanfini is a Malian handmade artisan cloth made from organic handspun and handwoven cotton that is dyed using plant matter.
Tamara Jean
3 min read
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