Top 10 key learnings over 10 years of creativity

As Kent-based creative partnership Howell & Hicks turns 10 this year, the company shares 10 things they’ve learned over that time:

1. It’s what you know. But it’s also who you know: We’re always networking and meeting people. It’s brought us some amazing clients. And some great friends.

2. Every day’s a school day: Despite decades of design industry experience, we’re constantly learning new creative tools and business techniques.

3. Always ask questions: It shows thorough thinking, helps save time and cost, and delivers better results.

4. Find quality collaborators: An extended network of talented creatives (e.g. The Creative Collective - www.thecreativecollectivenetworking.co.uk) is invaluable.

5. Canva and other free online tools aren’t business threats. They’re different ways to deliver professional design solutions. And generate extra revenue.

6. Trust our intuition: Early ‘red flags’ about clients/projects are often right!

7. Health and work-life balance: Prioritise and protect these over extra earnings.

8. Communicate with clients, past and present: Because we never know where the next project might come from, we try to stay in touch with clients, meeting and emailing them, contacting them for reviews, and featuring them in our newsletters and social posts.

9. We’re an unbeatable team: Design is a competitive sector, but H&H’s blend of experience, creative quality, client service and affordability, is actually really rare!

10. Year 10 looks like being our best: But we’d still love to help more businesses look their best, during 2024 and beyond. So, contact us today to discuss your next exciting creative project.

For more information visit: www.hh-creative.com.