Small Business Cheat Codes for Creatives

Practical cheat codes for creative small businesses. Erin Madeley and co-host Ronnie share the habits, tools, and systems that keep things running smoothly—without burnout or bloat.

• Daily creative reset to prevent burnout (and what to do when your hobby becomes your job).
• People-first operations: genuine check-ins, fair pay, zero tolerance for bad behavior, and simple community hubs (Facebook groups, mailing lists) that build loyalty.
• Tools that punch above their price: Monday.com for documented workflows and Loomley for affordable social scheduling.
• Loyalty without discounts: transparency, fast comms, and a frictionless customer journey (mobile-first site, minimal pop-ups, visible email, easy checkout).
• Time and decision frameworks: canned replies/templates, smart automation, values-led outsourcing, start-before-perfect, accountability, and a living business plan.

Creative Business Spotlight: Confetti Rebels—bold tees, bigger mission, unapologetically empowering. You can find them on:

Instagram: @confetti_rebels
Facebook: @confettirebelsstore
TikTok: @confetti_rebels
Website: https://confettirebels.com.au/