


Getting to know your Customer has many benefits
Most people in a service business suffer from comments such as these – ‘Oh, you are so expensive, or why do you charge so much, I simply cannot understand it?’ And numerous others… We have all heard them and we have all gone through the fact we give a better...
Oh Man! It’s a tough world out there isn’t it?
Layouts Manager has been going three months now and honestly, we thought it was a great idea – but, what we didn’t realise was that the Elementor community are pretty much used to free AND there are some fantastic offerings out there that offer a similar service to us...
EU VAT and how it affects Vendors and Customers
Often times developers want to sell their wares, be they themes, plugins or other enhancements in order to make a semi passive income. There are rules and regulations attached to these and one of the most onerous and difficult to get your head around is EU VAT. As a...
When you see an ad from a so-called Guru, how do you know that they can get you to where you need to be?
This is probably the 10th blog post I have written on this subject – it was prompted by another rant in a large Facebook group about a customer being ripped off – we must all do our best to tidy our own house. Be authentic in how you deal with customers...
Here are 5 top tips for staying on the right side of your customers
Building strong relationships is an essential ingredient in the recipe for business success, especially when you’re a freelancer, which is why it’s only natural that you wish to be approachable and personable at all times. However, it’s equally important to remain...
15 Ways To Improve Your WordPress Site
If you’re thinking about launching a WordPress site or simply want to revamp your current domain, a winning plan of action is crucial. Without a strategy in place, it’s likely that the whole project will fall flat. Here are 15 simple ideas to ensure you gain the best...
How To Train Your Dragon!
Do you find yourself engaging in battles with clients on a never-ending basis? Clients can often seem like flame throwing dragons. So, if you see yourself as a hero of the freelancer realm, let’s teach you How To Train Your Dragon! Teach Them! You’re the...
How do you transform your business to be what you want it to be?
I have offered print, design and web related products and services for over 30 years. I know, I am THAT old! And, even though I run EMP, Layouts Cloud and Layouts Manager – I still offer these services along with coaching and consultancy services via...