Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business services but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Bart Anestin, Owner and Founder of Creative Partner Studio, located in Toronto, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We're a creative marketing agency based in Toronto with a strong emphasis on branding and web design strategy. We serve architectural and interior design firms.
Tell us about yourself
I'm a designer by training, but I have a true love for strategy and solving the problem at hand for our customers. I started working in print and then in corporate in a design team. From there, I worked for ten years as a communications director for nonprofits, and that all helped me develop a wide range of skills and leadership needed to start my own company.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
For me, it's developing a harmonious team. We can only do what we do because of the caliber of the team that makes Creative Partner.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
My responsibility to my team; to lead them, and to learn from them. I want to win, and I know I can't do it on my own. I've failed a few times at this and always have to re-centre on our vision and values.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Know your stats. You need to know the following:
- What problem you're solving.
- How profitable your service is.
- Be driven by value (that's what makes you attractable).
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.creativepartner.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativepartnerstudio/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-creative-partner/
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