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Crystal Lynn Oakes
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Are you prepared? 😨
The holiday season is approaching fast. You might be in the thick of it already!
As our businesses and personal lives are overcome by holiday parties, project deadlines, and family vacations, it can be overwhelming trying to balance it all.
Don’t go through it alone! ❤️
Join us on Zoom on October 19 at 10 a.m. CST as we chat about all things holiday stress and how to combat it. Come as you are for this casual conversation. We can’t wait to see you!
Click the “For the Love of Business” link in our bio to join the group!
#holidayseason #holidaystress #businessownerstress #holidays #networking #freenetworking #virtualnetworking #businessownernetworking #smallbusinessowners #fortheloveofbusiness
The holiday season is approaching fast. You might be in the thick of it already!
As our businesses and personal lives are overcome by holiday parties, project deadlines, and family vacations, it can be overwhelming trying to balance it all.
Don’t go through it alone! ❤️
Join us on Zoom on October 19 at 10 a.m. CST as we chat about all things holiday stress and how to combat it. Come as you are for this casual conversation. We can’t wait to see you!
Click the “For the Love of Business” link in our bio to join the group!
#holidayseason #holidaystress #businessownerstress #holidays #networking #freenetworking #virtualnetworking #businessownernetworking #smallbusinessowners #fortheloveofbusiness
No plan? You won’t grow. 😬
Sure, sometimes you’ll get lucky flying by the seat of your pants, but if you’re looking for consistent growth and to achieve goals, you need a plan. 📈
More specifically…
… a marketing plan can generate customers and build revenue.
If you don’t have control of the marketing aspect for your business, you will struggle to achieve the results you want.
You will struggle to meet your sales goals, make the money you truly wish to make and will end up with a business that runs you, instead of you running it. 🙃
Once implemented with a clear strategy, a marketing plan SAVES you time. 🥳
Want to learn more about our Marketing Strategy service? Comment “PLAN” and we’ll send you a DM.
#marketingplan #marketingstrategy #businessplanning #goalsetting #achievinggoals #smallbusinessowner #buildingabusiness #smallbusinessmarketingagency #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #marketingagency #oklahomamarketing
Sure, sometimes you’ll get lucky flying by the seat of your pants, but if you’re looking for consistent growth and to achieve goals, you need a plan. 📈
More specifically…
… a marketing plan can generate customers and build revenue.
If you don’t have control of the marketing aspect for your business, you will struggle to achieve the results you want.
You will struggle to meet your sales goals, make the money you truly wish to make and will end up with a business that runs you, instead of you running it. 🙃
Once implemented with a clear strategy, a marketing plan SAVES you time. 🥳
Want to learn more about our Marketing Strategy service? Comment “PLAN” and we’ll send you a DM.
#marketingplan #marketingstrategy #businessplanning #goalsetting #achievinggoals #smallbusinessowner #buildingabusiness #smallbusinessmarketingagency #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #marketingagency #oklahomamarketing
And it may not be in the way you think it is 😨
AI can do A LOT of good if used properly, but it can also cause some problems…
A few common risks of AI in business include:
- Grammatical errors
- Separation from your brand voice
- Cybersecurity risks
- Lack of empathy
- Lack of creativity
Like we said, AI can help you in ways like increasing productivity and jogging your brain for ideas, but it needs the human eye to thrive.
When you create copy, code or data tables with AI, EDIT! And then edit again. Make sure all of the information is correct, and your code and data is safe and secure. Ensure your brand voice is consistent across copy and that empathy is present, especially in sensitive messages.
Once it becomes a habit to triple check AI work, it’ll help you tremendously!
How have you experimented with AI so far?
#howtouseAI #AIforbusinessowners #AIbusinessownertips #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowners #dangersofAI #smartAIuses #howtouseAIwell #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingtips
AI can do A LOT of good if used properly, but it can also cause some problems…
A few common risks of AI in business include:
- Grammatical errors
- Separation from your brand voice
- Cybersecurity risks
- Lack of empathy
- Lack of creativity
Like we said, AI can help you in ways like increasing productivity and jogging your brain for ideas, but it needs the human eye to thrive.
When you create copy, code or data tables with AI, EDIT! And then edit again. Make sure all of the information is correct, and your code and data is safe and secure. Ensure your brand voice is consistent across copy and that empathy is present, especially in sensitive messages.
Once it becomes a habit to triple check AI work, it’ll help you tremendously!
How have you experimented with AI so far?
#howtouseAI #AIforbusinessowners #AIbusinessownertips #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowners #dangersofAI #smartAIuses #howtouseAIwell #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingtips
It’s been a long week! 😅
We’ve had a fun, exciting couple of weeks, not only tackling client projects, but also working ON Oakes Creative House. Lots of fruitful work!
But, by the time we headed to our tiktok day yesterday, we could not stop cracking ourselves up. 😂
This just goes to show that it’s okay to try, try again. We did end up knocking out over 25 videos! 🥳
Do you batch your videos? 🤔
#smallbusinessmarketing #videofilming #longweek #lifeofabusinesowner #owningabusiness #marketingteam #teambuilding #growingbusiness #growthofabusiness #batchingsocialmedia #socialmediatips
We’ve had a fun, exciting couple of weeks, not only tackling client projects, but also working ON Oakes Creative House. Lots of fruitful work!
But, by the time we headed to our tiktok day yesterday, we could not stop cracking ourselves up. 😂
This just goes to show that it’s okay to try, try again. We did end up knocking out over 25 videos! 🥳
Do you batch your videos? 🤔
#smallbusinessmarketing #videofilming #longweek #lifeofabusinesowner #owningabusiness #marketingteam #teambuilding #growingbusiness #growthofabusiness #batchingsocialmedia #socialmediatips
Today, we dove DEEP into goals and future planning. 🥳
Led by @danielle_throckmorton, we had a blast at our VIP day sharing goals and pain points and coming up with ways to serve our clients better. Talk about a deep dive!
We have a lot coming down the pipeline for OCH, and we can’t wait to share all the goodness with you.
It’s been a month full of sharing, growing and learning! 🎓
#continuouslearning #alwayslearning #strategicplanning #planningahead #goalsetting #futureplanning #teambonding #careergrowth #marketingagency #smallbusinessmarketing
Led by @danielle_throckmorton, we had a blast at our VIP day sharing goals and pain points and coming up with ways to serve our clients better. Talk about a deep dive!
We have a lot coming down the pipeline for OCH, and we can’t wait to share all the goodness with you.
It’s been a month full of sharing, growing and learning! 🎓
#continuouslearning #alwayslearning #strategicplanning #planningahead #goalsetting #futureplanning #teambonding #careergrowth #marketingagency #smallbusinessmarketing
Are you ready for our branding meeting? 😨
As marketers and designers for small business owners, we prioritize starting the conversation with a kickoff call. When it comes to brand design, it’s best to talk through your goals and desires before we start designing!
But gosh - where do you start?!
We’ll certainly walk you through the decision making process, but these pieces are a great place to generate ideas.
✨ Colors - Which colors do you like? Which communicates the right tone?
✨ Fonts - Do you prefer serif or no serif? Script or no script?
✨ Icons - What sort of imagery do you want included in your logo?
✨ Vibe - Are you luxury or casual?
✨ Target Audience - What will your target audience relate with? Who are they?
Take some time to think about each of these pieces and what they mean to you!
If you’re ready to talk about it, we’re only a message away! Shoot us a message or comment, and we’ll get you on the books. 🗓️
#branddesign #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessmarketingtips #branddesigntips #oklahomadesigner #oklahomamarketing #newbusinessowner #brandingmatters #designmatters
As marketers and designers for small business owners, we prioritize starting the conversation with a kickoff call. When it comes to brand design, it’s best to talk through your goals and desires before we start designing!
But gosh - where do you start?!
We’ll certainly walk you through the decision making process, but these pieces are a great place to generate ideas.
✨ Colors - Which colors do you like? Which communicates the right tone?
✨ Fonts - Do you prefer serif or no serif? Script or no script?
✨ Icons - What sort of imagery do you want included in your logo?
✨ Vibe - Are you luxury or casual?
✨ Target Audience - What will your target audience relate with? Who are they?
Take some time to think about each of these pieces and what they mean to you!
If you’re ready to talk about it, we’re only a message away! Shoot us a message or comment, and we’ll get you on the books. 🗓️
#branddesign #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessmarketingtips #branddesigntips #oklahomadesigner #oklahomamarketing #newbusinessowner #brandingmatters #designmatters
Empathy matters.
Point blank! 📣
If you don’t have empathy in your business, you risk losing clients, team members, and your sanity!
But, don’t worry. You don’t have to be perfect! The good news is, the more you exude empathy, the more you receive empathy.
Practice expressing empathy to your clients, business partners, customers and team members! Your business will be better for it. ❤️
#empathymatters #empathyinbusiness #kindnessinbusiness #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowners #businessowner #oklahomamarketingagency #oklahomamarketing #marketingagency
Point blank! 📣
If you don’t have empathy in your business, you risk losing clients, team members, and your sanity!
But, don’t worry. You don’t have to be perfect! The good news is, the more you exude empathy, the more you receive empathy.
Practice expressing empathy to your clients, business partners, customers and team members! Your business will be better for it. ❤️
#empathymatters #empathyinbusiness #kindnessinbusiness #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowners #businessowner #oklahomamarketingagency #oklahomamarketing #marketingagency
Ready to learn? 🥳
We had a GREAT Lunch & Learn with @fuse3solutions today at their office, talking about personal branding and it’s importance as recruiters.
We also had the opportunity to take many of their headshots, which was a blast!
Check them out for all things job recruitment! 👆
We love getting out in the community and interacting with our clients in-person. (We designed their logo AND website!)
If you and your team are ever in need of a conversation like this one, or anything branding or marketing related, please reach out! We’d LOVE to work with you.
#personalbranding #recruiting #oklahomamarketing #publicspeakingoklahoma #publicspeaking #fuse3 #lunchandlearn #marketingstrategy #howtomarketyourself #buildingbusiness
We had a GREAT Lunch & Learn with @fuse3solutions today at their office, talking about personal branding and it’s importance as recruiters.
We also had the opportunity to take many of their headshots, which was a blast!
Check them out for all things job recruitment! 👆
We love getting out in the community and interacting with our clients in-person. (We designed their logo AND website!)
If you and your team are ever in need of a conversation like this one, or anything branding or marketing related, please reach out! We’d LOVE to work with you.
#personalbranding #recruiting #oklahomamarketing #publicspeakingoklahoma #publicspeaking #fuse3 #lunchandlearn #marketingstrategy #howtomarketyourself #buildingbusiness
📣 Working parents - this one's for you! 📣
If you’re a working parent, especially if you’re working from home, your day to day certainly isn’t easy. So, before reading on… take a deep breath. You’re doing a great job!
Now, we have a few tips for you!
✨ Learn to go with the flow (this will take time!)
✨ Emphasize that family comes first
✨ Put on your favorite music using headphones
These are just a few ways to recenter yourself throughout the day. Parenting is hard! Even when implementing these tips, it won’t always be easy. But, it’s a good place to start bringing back peace and easing your stress!
Drop your own #workingparent tips in the comments!
#workingparenttips #workingmom #workingdad #businessownertips #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowner #easingstress #findyourpeace #smallbusinessmarketing
If you’re a working parent, especially if you’re working from home, your day to day certainly isn’t easy. So, before reading on… take a deep breath. You’re doing a great job!
Now, we have a few tips for you!
✨ Learn to go with the flow (this will take time!)
✨ Emphasize that family comes first
✨ Put on your favorite music using headphones
These are just a few ways to recenter yourself throughout the day. Parenting is hard! Even when implementing these tips, it won’t always be easy. But, it’s a good place to start bringing back peace and easing your stress!
Drop your own #workingparent tips in the comments!
#workingparenttips #workingmom #workingdad #businessownertips #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowner #easingstress #findyourpeace #smallbusinessmarketing
Not sure where to start? 🤔
Most platforms you are using for your website, social media, emails, etc. have analytics built into them. That’s a good place to start!
But, if you’re wondering what we use…
Mailchimp (Emails/Newsletters)
Google Analytics (Websites)
Google Search Console (Websites)
Loomly (Social Media) + we check out the analytics on the social platforms themselves
It’s easy to put off, but your analytics are important. They tell you where you need to improve and where you’re succeeding.
Carve out time in your schedule to check it out! Even if for just 15 minutes. Make it a habit and you’ll see your business grow in no time.
#dataandanalytics #marketingdata #marketinganalytics #thenumbers #smallbusinessgrowth #growingbusinessowner #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowner #marketinganalyticstips
Most platforms you are using for your website, social media, emails, etc. have analytics built into them. That’s a good place to start!
But, if you’re wondering what we use…
Mailchimp (Emails/Newsletters)
Google Analytics (Websites)
Google Search Console (Websites)
Loomly (Social Media) + we check out the analytics on the social platforms themselves
It’s easy to put off, but your analytics are important. They tell you where you need to improve and where you’re succeeding.
Carve out time in your schedule to check it out! Even if for just 15 minutes. Make it a habit and you’ll see your business grow in no time.
#dataandanalytics #marketingdata #marketinganalytics #thenumbers #smallbusinessgrowth #growingbusinessowner #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowner #marketinganalyticstips
Asking for feedback is hard! 😅
But you know what? You’re amazing! And you want people to KNOW that.
Asking for testimonials needs to be included in your process. It helps you grow and attract customers!
Once you’ve wrapped up a project, or sold a product or service, send your customer a thank you email! In that email, ask for an honest review with a direct link to where they can write it up.
Another great way is to ask via social media. Let your customers know they can always leave a review even months later! 🗓️
The goal is to have a fantastic bank of reviews showing up on Google, your website, and your social media. And, if you receive any constructive feedback, evaluate it and implement ways to improve.
Questions? We’d love to hear them!
#clienttestimonials #clientfeedback #askingforfeedback #askingforreviews #smallbusinesstips #businessbuildingtips #growinganaudience #socialmediatips #smallbusinessmarketingtips
But you know what? You’re amazing! And you want people to KNOW that.
Asking for testimonials needs to be included in your process. It helps you grow and attract customers!
Once you’ve wrapped up a project, or sold a product or service, send your customer a thank you email! In that email, ask for an honest review with a direct link to where they can write it up.
Another great way is to ask via social media. Let your customers know they can always leave a review even months later! 🗓️
The goal is to have a fantastic bank of reviews showing up on Google, your website, and your social media. And, if you receive any constructive feedback, evaluate it and implement ways to improve.
Questions? We’d love to hear them!
#clienttestimonials #clientfeedback #askingforfeedback #askingforreviews #smallbusinesstips #businessbuildingtips #growinganaudience #socialmediatips #smallbusinessmarketingtips
Feeling a bit like this? ⬆️
That’s a sign that it’s time for a break.
Schedule time next week for some time off. YES - next week. Take a half day Friday or maybe choose one morning to wake up slow and enjoy the quiet. Make the time for yourself. There will ALWAYS be work and responsibilities to attend to, that’s why you’re planning ahead. When you never take it easy, you begin to feel overwhelmed and entirely burnt out. Don’t let it get to that point!
Oh, and remember! You ARE good at a lot. Don’t let stress or overwhelm convince you otherwise.
#takecareofyourself #stressfreeliving #takeabreak #smallbusinessownerprobs #youvegotthis #smallbusinessencouragement #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowner #burnout #avoidburnout
That’s a sign that it’s time for a break.
Schedule time next week for some time off. YES - next week. Take a half day Friday or maybe choose one morning to wake up slow and enjoy the quiet. Make the time for yourself. There will ALWAYS be work and responsibilities to attend to, that’s why you’re planning ahead. When you never take it easy, you begin to feel overwhelmed and entirely burnt out. Don’t let it get to that point!
Oh, and remember! You ARE good at a lot. Don’t let stress or overwhelm convince you otherwise.
#takecareofyourself #stressfreeliving #takeabreak #smallbusinessownerprobs #youvegotthis #smallbusinessencouragement #smallbusinessownertips #smallbusinessowner #burnout #avoidburnout
Kids make life fun! 🥰
But, being a parent who works is challenging. Family and business become intertwined and often complicated. Relatable?
Here at Oakes Creative House, we love working with small and growing businesses to help business owners like you make their life even just a little bit easier. We take work off your plate so you can focus on what matters most. You deserve it! ❤️
Reach out to us at any time via our DMs or website. We’d love to see how we can help!
#workingparents #busylife #smallbusinessownerparent #smallbusinessowner #workingmoms #workingdads #familymatters #familyfirst #marketingagency #oklahomamarketingagency #worklifebalance #worklifeharmony
But, being a parent who works is challenging. Family and business become intertwined and often complicated. Relatable?
Here at Oakes Creative House, we love working with small and growing businesses to help business owners like you make their life even just a little bit easier. We take work off your plate so you can focus on what matters most. You deserve it! ❤️
Reach out to us at any time via our DMs or website. We’d love to see how we can help!
#workingparents #busylife #smallbusinessownerparent #smallbusinessowner #workingmoms #workingdads #familymatters #familyfirst #marketingagency #oklahomamarketingagency #worklifebalance #worklifeharmony
Scared to take a peek at your data? 😨
You’re not alone.
Looking at the numbers is intimidating. Whether you’re growing or have some work to do, there are a lot of stats to sift through and interpret. Is it even worth it?
ABSOLUTELY! 📣
If you ignore your data, you’re missing out on HUGE growth opportunities for your business.
Take some time today to pick one platform - social media, emails, or your website - and look at 1-3 analytics.
Ask yourself…
🤔 What does this piece of data mean?
🤔 Why is this data point important?
🤔 How can I improve this number?
You don’t have to dive in head first, but dipping your toes in the water is a great step forward. After you gain confidence, work it into your weekly or monthly routine.
Your business will thank you for it!
P.S. We like @Loomly , @Intuit Mailchimp , @WordPress.com and @Google Analytics! #businessanalytics #numbersinbusiness #marketinganalytics #smallbusinessmarketingtips #marketingmonday #businessmarketingtips #smallbusinessownertips #marketingagency #digitalanalytics #socialmedianalytics #websiteanalytics #newsletteranalytics
You’re not alone.
Looking at the numbers is intimidating. Whether you’re growing or have some work to do, there are a lot of stats to sift through and interpret. Is it even worth it?
ABSOLUTELY! 📣
If you ignore your data, you’re missing out on HUGE growth opportunities for your business.
Take some time today to pick one platform - social media, emails, or your website - and look at 1-3 analytics.
Ask yourself…
🤔 What does this piece of data mean?
🤔 Why is this data point important?
🤔 How can I improve this number?
You don’t have to dive in head first, but dipping your toes in the water is a great step forward. After you gain confidence, work it into your weekly or monthly routine.
Your business will thank you for it!
P.S. We like @Loomly , @Intuit Mailchimp , @WordPress.com and @Google Analytics! #businessanalytics #numbersinbusiness #marketinganalytics #smallbusinessmarketingtips #marketingmonday #businessmarketingtips #smallbusinessownertips #marketingagency #digitalanalytics #socialmedianalytics #websiteanalytics #newsletteranalytics
Are you on a solo team? ☝️
It’s time to switch sides and hire help! You don’t have to hire a whole team right away, but as a business owner (who is likely overworked), you deserve help.
Yeah… asking for help is hard. Setting aside funds for another person or business to help with things you feel like you could learn yourself is a tough mental battle.
HOWEVER - it’s SO worth it. 🙌
Running a business is way easier when you have pros in the right places. Not a finance wiz? Pass it off to an accountant. Struggling to keep projects in order? You need a virtual assistant. Having a hard time publicizing your business? Sounds like you need a marketing team.
Whoever you decide to hire first, remember that you started this business hoping that it would grow. Well look at you! You’re ready to hire help. If that’s us, YAY! If not, we’re cheering you on from the sidelines.
You’ve got this, business owner! 🥳
#businessownertip #owningabusiness #hiringmarketinghelp #hiringfinancehelp #hiringprojectmanagementhelp #marketingagency #smallbusinessowner #growingbusiness #virtualassistant #smallbusinessmarketing #hypeyourselfup
It’s time to switch sides and hire help! You don’t have to hire a whole team right away, but as a business owner (who is likely overworked), you deserve help.
Yeah… asking for help is hard. Setting aside funds for another person or business to help with things you feel like you could learn yourself is a tough mental battle.
HOWEVER - it’s SO worth it. 🙌
Running a business is way easier when you have pros in the right places. Not a finance wiz? Pass it off to an accountant. Struggling to keep projects in order? You need a virtual assistant. Having a hard time publicizing your business? Sounds like you need a marketing team.
Whoever you decide to hire first, remember that you started this business hoping that it would grow. Well look at you! You’re ready to hire help. If that’s us, YAY! If not, we’re cheering you on from the sidelines.
You’ve got this, business owner! 🥳
#businessownertip #owningabusiness #hiringmarketinghelp #hiringfinancehelp #hiringprojectmanagementhelp #marketingagency #smallbusinessowner #growingbusiness #virtualassistant #smallbusinessmarketing #hypeyourselfup