The Inspiring Edit Made to Inspire

Your monthly dose of creativity, strategy, and design know-how. Get inspired with content ideas, design freebies, Squarespace tips, and behind-the-scenes insights from the Inspiring Design studio. From client projects and tutorials to tools of the trade and funding finds we share everything that helps you grow and create with confidence. Learn new skills. Build your brand with purpose.

Every article here is written and shared to help you grow. We want your passion to be front and centre not buried under admin, marketing, or sales tasks. So we’re sharing what we know: from branding and web design to social strategy and creative workflows all designed to make your business (and your life) a little easier. Because when you show up with clarity and confidence, your creativity shines.

Why you should invest in professional branding.

We love Canva! but there is one thing you shouldn’t do, and that is making your logo in Canva.
The temptation to create your logo using apps like Canva is alluring because, it’s free.

As Branding experts at Inspiring Design, we are here to empower you to make informed choices. Let’s look at 4 reasons about why you should Invest in professional branding instead of creating it in Canva.

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What is Print on demand?

Print on demand (POD) is a business model in which sellers work with third-party partners to make and sell custom merchandise. With a print on demand model, the POD partner manufactures, packs, and ships every custom product as soon as someone orders from your ecommerce store.

POD is a simple way to start earning passive income. We asked Squarespace’s Custom Merch partner, Printful, for a behind-the-scenes look at how print on demand works, the types of custom merch that can be sold, and the benefits of POD.

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4 ways to prepare your business for 2023.

2022 has been a year for Small New Zealand Businesses, as many continued to grow post-covid, or some started.

As we say goodbye to 2022 and prepare for a year - we recommend these 4 ways to prepare your business for 2023, so you can hit the ground running.

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