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Business Basics Video Series

This page is a growing resource for small and mid-sized business owners who want to strengthen the foundations of their business.

Each short video is based on lessons I’ve learned—and continue to learn—as I run and grow my own service-based business. These aren’t theory or fluff. They’re practical insights, mistakes, and simple frameworks that can help you:

  • Attract better clients
  • Build more trust online
  • Improve your workflow
  • Stay consistent without burning out
  • Charge more for the work you do

Whether you’re a solo operator or managing a small team, the goal here is to give you tools you can use right now to run a better business.

Phase 1: Get Clarity

Helping businesses define what they do and who they serve.

Who’s your ideal client—and why that matters

The difference between looking busy and being booked
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What makes someone choose you over someone cheaper
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What makes clients choose one local business over another?
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Phase 2: Build Trust

Why trust is built visually and emotionally before anything else.

Your website is your handshake—does it hold up?
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How to make your website look trustworthy in the first 5 seconds
Business video making process

Why your profile photo and team page are costing you clients
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The difference between looking good and looking credible online
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3 brand image mistakes local businesses keep making
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Simple brand consistency tricks for non-designers
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How visuals build instant credibility (photography, brand, consistency)
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Phase 3: Sell Without Being Pushy

Turning conversations into clients without pressure.

Discovery calls without awkwardness
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How to send a proposal that doesn’t get ghosted
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Handling “we already have someone” without sounding desperate
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The invisible friction killing your sales—and how to fix it
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How professional visuals increase perceived value
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Case study: before and after a brand refresh
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What first-time customers really notice when they land on your site
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Using photography to tell your “why” and build trust
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Phase 4: Stay Visible & Consistent

Content, social media, and staying front-of-mind without burnout.

5 post ideas for service businesses that aren’t “just another quote”
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What to post when you don’t have time to post
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How to turn 1 photoshoot into 10 weeks of content
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Behind-the-scenes: what a brand shoot actually looks like
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Planning a month of content in under 30 minutes
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Phase 5: Stand Out Locally

How to differentiate your business in a competitive local market.

How to stand out in a saturated local market
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Why people remember you—or forget you
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The power of showing your face as the business owner
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Phase 6: Think Like a Pro

Mindset, money, and systems for sustainable growth.

Your workflow is your business—simplify it
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Creating templates that save hours every week
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How I organise my files so I never lose work again
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Tracking money (even if you hate numbers)
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When to raise your prices—and how to say it
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What I wish I’d done earlier
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Let’s get started

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