Joy

  • Bizmass in July: How business owners are bringing joy to their work this summer

    Summer: the season of out-of-office replies, big ideas on beach towels, and slightly melty iced coffees. For small business owners and creative entrepreneurs, it’s also that midyear moment when energy can dip, plans can shift, and we suddenly realise the year is both halfway done and still wide open.

  • Make space for joy in your business with a Summer Playlist

    One day I wore pink and took a quick snap on Instagram Stories, using the hashtag #onwednesdayswewearpink. It wasn’t because I’m a fan of Mean Girls, but because it was an easy way for me to show up in this new space on social. I love new things but I am a huge overthinker. So,…

  • 3 things that any small business can learn from Pink Wednesdays

    One day I wore pink and took a quick snap on Instagram Stories, using the hashtag #onwednesdayswewearpink. It wasn’t because I’m a fan of Mean Girls, but because it was an easy way for me to show up in this new space on social. I love new things but I am a huge overthinker. So,…

  • Why your branding needs to have personality

    If Nike were a person, would you be friends? Businesses use brand personalities to build consumer trust by aligning themselves with personality traits that their target audience values. So let’s break it down for a minute, and take a look at some smaller brands to see how their brand personalities match with their ideal customers.

  • 12 Days of Bizmass Joy

    Yoco Studio loves anti-bland women with big ideas, so it’s no surprise that we have a huge list chocka full of brilliant women that we’ve worked with, supported or are pleased to be able to call friends.

  • Make sure that you are your best boss ever

    Many of us started our businesses because we wanted something better when it came to work…so what are you doing to make sure this is the best job you’ve ever had?

  • How Duolingo changed how I run my business

    I didn’t think that I’d be sharing with you about how a sassy owl on this app has inspired change within my business, but it has…and it’s been huge.

  • How to show some love to your business

    Let’s not beat around the bush — running a business is hard work. But just like people, it deserves some love too…even during those difficult moments. Why? Because when we run our businesses with love and not fear it makes doing so easier, more enjoyable, and sustainable so we can smash our goals and get…

  • Why I don’t want balance

    I read a post by one of my favourite black creatives, Eso Tolson, today and it really made me stop and think. Less balance.More harmony. @coolurbanhippie And I agree with him. I don’t want balance either. I’ve been striving for balance my entire life. And not at one point in 30+ years did I ever feel like…