Now that the summer break’s winding down (for those of us up north of the equator), it’s a good time to get clear on what you actually want to move the needle on before the end of the year. I’m hearing the same handful of targets from designers and small business owners: - Finally revamping the website - Giving SEO some proper attention - Getting consistent on social media - Training AI content so it sounds like you - Pressing the big scary red button and taking the site live Those are the big hitters. But maybe your autumn focus is something else entirely. What’s the one thing that, if you nailed it before Christmas, would make the biggest difference to your business? Drop it in the comments. I’m curious to see what’s coming up for everyone. I will get back to everyone who leaves a comment with a series of tips and a personalised plan. Cheers, Elwyn

This should have been the first message on the group, but you live and learn! Hey everyone! Welcome to our community! This is the place to introduce yourself, share a bit about your background, and let us know what skills you want to develop here. I'll pin this thread to the top so new members can easily find it. You might have noticed that messaging and contacting other members is locked until you reach level 2. This helps us prevent spam and ensures everyone is here to help and learn, not just sell. If you're ready to jump in and lend a hand, the Pixelhaze team and I will be on the lookout to support you and like your posts. I'm really looking forward to hearing your story...

I heard this on a podcast years ago. Can't remember which one, but the line stuck with me. Do you want to be right, or do you want to win? That question changed how I deal with tricky client conversations.I used to push hard to prove I was right. Every. Single. Time. But being right doesn't always move things forward. Sometimes it just kills momentum or wears down the relationship. Now, I take a breath and think about what the project needs. Is this the hill to die on? Or can I steer things back on track without turning it into a debate? It works. More than I expected. Need help with things like this? Head over to the Mainframe Knowledge Base. It's completely free and full of support articles for designers, freelancers and business owners. All written in plain English. If this mindset has helped you too — or you’re stuck in a mess with a client — leave a comment. Cheers, Elwyn

Just wondering if anyone has got any experience of this? I post on socials most days for my business. I am wondering what the winning ratio is for selling/ informational posts. (As in would I put one hard sell post in my socials per week mixed in with information posts photos etc, or is that too many.) Socials is such hard work and a never-ending job! Does anyone else who's running their own business find this? X

Hi guys, Wondering if anyone has had any luck with making reels in Canva? Currently I'm paying for canva, capcut, lightroom subscriptions and Id like to cut my costs down by possibly using something other than capcut for reels. Any advice would be gratefully received! X