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9 Tips to Prepare for a Fashion Photo Shoot
Evelyn had the opportunity to do a 40 Over 40 Fashion Photoshoot. Her first thought was, "NO WAY," but she reconsidered. Read about her motivations, preparation and trepidation! Plus, tips for getting ready to do your fashion shoot!
How We Discovered Our Signature Styles and Colors with House of Colour!
Read about our recent Design Powers team style session and color analysis with Melany Carlos from House of Colour!
Circle Day 2023 @ Squarespace HQ in NYC!
We attended Squarespace Circle Day 2023 in NYC and virtually! Circle Day is a summit with networking and discovery for Squarespace creators. Read about our experience expanding our professional toolkit.
Design Powers Unique Work Retreat Experience and Why We Did It!
At the end of 2022, Evelyn pitched the idea of us getting together for a weekend in early January to lay the groundwork, get organized and strategize our marketing goals for 2023. Our small but mighty team should start the new year with an inaugural Design Powers work retreat!
Your professional service business needs a good website. Why it’s time to rebrand.
Thinking it may be time to rebrand your company’s website? Not sure that it’s worth the investment of time and money? In this blog post, we explain: 3 reasons why your business might not have a website, 5 signs that are signaling your current website is outdated, and the top 7 benefits of having a well-designed website.
Business Software We Love ❤️
While there are many different platforms and software out there that will work, this is some of what we use (and love) at Design Powers! Learn about some new tools and tech that will help efficiency and productivity, streamline processes, improve client experience, and increase collaboration among employees!
How traveling benefits your business.
Traveling is an important part of life, especially if you own a business. Evelyn highlights 9 surprising reasons why every entrepreneur should travel and how they directly correlate to success in business!
Is it Working Remotely or Remotely Working?
Our newest DP team member, Gen-Z graphic designer Vanessa Powers, writes about the positives and the negatives of what it means to start a career working remotely.
Starting a Business in 2022? Start Here.
Ask yourself these 7 important questions before you quit your job, then the 12 things you must do first to get a jump start on your path to entrepreneurship. Download our thoughtful, interactive workbook to help you start making incremental goals and building boss habits.
How to avoid burnout!
Burnout happens for lots of reasons. The Great Resignation is a direct result. Here are our tips to banish burnout: practice self-compassion, and allow yourself some downtime. Hint: Go outdoors in nature!
How does the Power Plan actually improve your website project results?
When you’re planning a website project, the Power Plan (discovery) might feel tiresome but when done right, the insights, integrations and intangibles are worth their weight in gold...not to mention the results and happiness!
A Personal Trainer Relaunches Her Small Business Brand & Website in 2020
Stephanie Mitchell Fitness is a personal trainer specializing in women’s fitness in Arlington, Virginia. On January 1, 2020, she relaunched her business, brand, and a new website! Looking back one year later, we talk about relaunching in 2020.
We Won the 2020 Best Home-Based Business of the Year Award
Design Powers won the 2020 Best Home-Based Business Award from Arlington Chamber of Commerce. We wouldn't be here without our wonderful clients and colleagues. Thank you.
7 Reasons You Hate Your Website and 10 Steps to Own It!
Many small business owners have a love/hate relationship with their website. They hate the platform, how it looks, or what it says. Find out the 10 steps to take to get your site legit!
How I Pivoted from Graphic Design to Web Design
Pivoting from one career to another is never straightforward. Many classes, software, platforms, and mentors have helped me along the way, but I always kept the same goal in mind: to monetize my web design skills enough to build a sustainable business.