Season 1, Episode 5: Show Up and Be HeardToday’s episode of the podcast is an interview with the wonderful Ange Lyons.In this episode we explore our thoughts on networking, time management, and the tools that keep our businesses organised. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN:The systems we use to stay organised in businessThe community groups that we wouldn't be withoutThe Customer Relationship Management tool Ange has fallen in love withAnge is a British-born East Londoner, with West Indian parents from the Windrush generation.She studied product design at Central Saint Martins and began her design career in graphic design over 20 years ago, and founded her business Lyons Creative 12 years ago.She offers graphic design services to multiple industries, which include corporates – insurance and finance, publishing houses, charities and freelancers.This ensures she has a variety of work and keeps her skillset diverse. She is also the creative lead of Freelancer Magazine and loves every minute of it.If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!LINKS YOU DEFINITELY WANT TO CHECK OUT:Connect with Ange on Instagram or LinkedInSign up to Ange's newsletterFind out more about Moxie, the Customer Relationship Management tool mentioned in today's episode Check out the communities run by Being Freelance and Digital Women, The Business Allotment and InclusionCONNECT WITH BECCI:Connect with Becci on Instagram, LinkedIn or FacebookJoin Becci's email communityTIMESTAMPS TO HELP YOU FIND WHAT YOU NEED:03:11 Tips and advice for staying organised06:23 Developing Organisational Skills09:39 The Benefits of Networking13:21 The Search for a CRM System19:58 Streamlining and Automating Tasks23:08 Time-saving with Asana26:08 Being a Business Owner29:26 Understanding the Impact of Decisions on Finances33:11 The Benefits of Using Excel36:14 Finding the Right Scheduler39:18 The Value of Professional Design42:34 Starting with a Basic Website or Landing Page46:08 The Role of Contracts47:08 Adapting and Evolving Processes47:12 Being Freelance and Digital Women47:21 The Power of Inclusion and Community47:59 Learning and Sharing in

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