Co-founding a Creative Agency
Entrepreneurship
My Entrepreneurial Journey
In 2020, my childhood friend and I founded a creative agency with the aim of exploring the world of entrepreneurship. We wanted to start a business without needing any initial capital. So, we taught ourselves how to create websites and, through word of mouth, began securing our first projects. Four years later, we have completed over 60 projects with 100% client satisfaction. Along the way, we expanded our services to include logo design, brand identity development, and the implementation of computerized management systems for our clients.
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Satisfied customer
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Lessons Learned
Throughout this journey, I’ve learned far more than I ever imagined.
Firstly, project management and the associated responsibilities have been a significant learning curve. Balancing multiple tasks and ensuring steady progress on projects was a crucial skill I developed.
Secondly, managing client relationships has been an invaluable lesson. It wasn’t always easy, but we always managed to find a positive outcome. Initially, our eagerness to be accommodating led us into some tricky situations. Over time, we learned to strike the right balance, ensuring projects ran smoothly without compromising our boundaries.
Additionally, collaborating with designers taught us how to effectively mediate and manage the execution of projects between different parties, which can often be challenging.
Lastly, the intricacies of running a business became clear. From handling accounting to crafting fair and competitive offers, I gained a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to manage and grow a business successfully.
My Takeaways
Project Management
Efficient task balancing and steady project progression are crucial.
Clear communication and responsibility delegation ensure smooth project execution.
Client Relationship
Striking the right balance between accommodating clients and maintaining boundaries prevents tricky situations.
Effective communication and mediation between every stakeholders
Business operation
Understanding accounting and financial management
Crafting fair and competitive offers