Studio Blu @StudioBluApp

We love seeing those beautifully organized workspaces online, but ours tends to be covered in loose papers, tile samples, and yesterday's half-eaten lunch...😚 What does your workspace look like??

No matter what industry you're in, creating and maintaining relationships will be the most important thing for your business. From clients to vendors to coworkers, business is about working with people.

As an interior designer, cultivating relationships with vendors is almost as important as the relationship with your clients. Securing good deals, collecting samples, and getting information about shipping is much easier if you have an established rapport!

Creating a replicable process will prepare you as your business grows! When you hire employees and expand into multiple projects at a time, you'll need a system that everyone can understand and enact.

Being a business owner is kind of like a first love. You have to care about it for it to work out. That also means you end up thinking about it all day and all night! But, If you're lucky they might pay for dinner eventually 😘

How you end a project is as important as how you begin! Leaving a lasting, good impression is crucial for client recommendations and reviews. The decor install is one of the easiest times to go above and beyond to create a positive send-off.

The culture and community that surrounds you can breathe life into your business, inspire your creative decisions, and just generally uplift your day. Little aspects of New Mexico certainly do that for us! What's some of your favorite spots?

The absolute hardest part of doing anything is just getting started. Some tasks may be more daunting than others (starting a business is probably the most daunting of all), but you can never succeed if you don't try. #startup #businessowner #startingabusiness #freelancer

This is Blu! 🎨 He's a blob of blue paint and he's basically our mascot. We wanted to introduce him to you, so you know he'll be in your corner too! He doesn't judge and he loves all things creative.

If only it actually worked like this right? Running a business pretty much means your schedule is ALWAYS full and a crisis will most certainly happen anyway. Multitasking is a must-have for any good business owner (though multi-tasking feels like an understatement sometimes)

When you are running a business, saying no can be extremely difficult. Unfortunately, you are always going to have limited time and resources. Figuring out your niche and practice saying no!

Let's talk adaptability! This last year has tested each and every one of us on being able to adapt your business to the changing climate. What helped you all get through this??

We cannot overstate the importance of working with other creatives and collaborate. We're all learning and honing our skills. Being a part of a community of creatives allows you to find solutions to problems, expand your skillsets, and ease the stress of owning a business!

Let's be real. When we started Studio Blu, we didn't know the first thing about developing an app! Not knowing every aspect of business is not a personal failing, it's an opportunity to expand your knowledge and become a better business owner. #Creativefreelancer #NMartist

bit.ly/3r7hqvQ Naming your business is one of the most daunting tasks when you're starting out. 🙄 There are pros and cons to using your name versus using a brand name for your business. Ultimately though, you have to like the name! That's what you will have to promote!

As a creative service professional, your portfolio is possibly the most important piece of marketing for your business! Potential clients will be inspired by your previous work. With Studio Blu, cultivating your portfolio is easy and will be front and center!

Gender equality is fostered through taking action against bias and celebrating women’s achievement! Women like Alicia Garza, Patrice Cullors, and Opal Tometi are a few of the many female heroes doing just that. #Choosetochallenge #IWD2021

Update! Thank you to everyone following us on this journey as we develop the app! Let's talk about searching in app. We really like the idea of being able to filter searches based on what you look for in a creative. What kinds of filters would you guys want included?

StudioBlu.app 📱 We are so passionate about this project! We are also eager to hear feedback from our community, so don't hesitate to reach out with your ideas. Visit our website for more details! 💙 🎵: Bensound.com

Guess what today is.... update day! We have been working on the app's introduction. We have been doing quite a bit of research to find the best possible way to get you started in the app. Do you have tips for us to create a smooth experience when you first sign on with our app?"