Marketing Course Recommendation

Another business course - another review!

"Hoping for something and working towards something are two different things." - Amir Fazal.

Right - This was for a workbook exercise - but I'm imagining how cool it would be to offer one day and, more importantly, what actions I can take to get there. 

Recently I've been signing up to free courses to learn as much as I can about business
- because, I want to do it right this time.
​I've lucked out massively - the Kick Off series gave me Paula and Amir and they have been smashing hosts. Polar opposites in delivery style but both strong, motivating and supportive.

I am not sponsored - I just want to share what has helped me in the hope it helps someone else.
https://www.kickoffinbusiness.co.uk/

The Digital Promotion workshop has been a huge learning curve in examining how ZDAAP exists within the art service space. It's got me thinking very deeply about what I want to do here for people. How I want to sell. What I'd like to be known for.

I always shied away massively from properly promoting my work or even making a business plan  - mostly because
a.) I thought it made me annoying
b.) I hadn't got a clue how to do it or where
c.) I was convinced I needed to be able to do maths?! (Now I've written this I realise it seems mad)

The confidence that doing these courses has instilled in me is palpable.
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I started to notice myself putting my (virtual) hand up more - wanting to know more.
Amir was great at giving 1-1 answers and going off to find the answer if he didn't know.
I feel more confident in how I'm talking about my business - the fact I am calling it a business and not downplaying it as 'oh, yeah, it's just some art stuff I do'.

There was some heavy information on AI which was both interesting and terrifying. So if you aren't interested at exploring this at all - keep that in mind. It is possible to do your business without using it - don't let it put you off - but I think it is very good to be well informed about what is out there and what a lot of businesses are currently using.

I'd also like to mention how much I appreciated Amir sharing his story and what led him into business. I found his determination and drive both moving and motivating. I will not however, my friend, be getting up at 3 am - I shall leave that to you.
I hope to see you in July for that business expo!

His last answer to my question about what keeps people going was,
"keep asking for help".

Wishing all fellow small business owners the very best in this madness.
You got this.

Kick Off Website