Starting my new business - what happened next...

In part 1 of this blog post I shared about how Cultivating Creative came into being.  One January evening at the start of 2022 I shared my new Facebook and Instagram pages with my network of friends.  Stepping outside my comfort zone, I asked them to like and share my new posts and was delighted when they did!  I don't know why I was surprised - people are usually happy to support a friend's new business and when it involves something as simple as a few clicks, they are often keen to help.  I went out for the evening full of optimism for my new business but not really expecting anything to happen straight away.  When I returned home that evening and had a quick look at my emails I was amazed to have received my first enquiry!  It was from a friend of a friend who had seen the launch of my new business because a friend had shared the post.  The potential client had started a business during lockdown and was keen to move it to the next level.  She was looking for a new website and social media support but the thing that struck me most was that she was keen to support a new business as she had been in a similar situation herself a couple of years earlier.  This first enquiry became my first client and it was a joy to work with an independent woman who is an expert in her field.

Maestro Broadcasting - my first web design project

One of the things that I love most about running Cultivating Creative is the insight I get into people's businesses.  It's such an honour to be able to support people in doing what they love.  I've worked with some inspiring people who work hard and push themselves on a daily basis.  Whether that's to provide amazing products and services for their customers, or to support their family through an increased income, I've loved being a small part of their story.  I hope to be a part of lots more stories in the future!