✨ Don’t limit yourself! ✨ Also, thanks to @realhappyspace for bringing this vision to life on our wall. Two years later and it’s still making us smile! #startsomethingstudio #dreambigger #womensupportingwomeninbusiness #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #aurorail #wheatonil #napervilleillinois #oswegoil

After a spate of recent small business closures - especially in the local dining industry - this is just a reminder to support small local businesses whenever possible. We’ve heard more than a few times that the pandemic was good for businesses because people were making a point to support local businesses, as they recognized how tough things were. Unfortunately, many have noted that this intentional strong support for small businesses is waning and businesses are suffering. Let’s show these businesses we need them in our communities. Shop, eat, and support local everything! #startsomethingstudio #shoplocal #supportlocal #eatlocal #bataviail #genevailsmallbusiness #genevaillinois #stcharlesillinois #aurorail #wheatonil #oakparkil #napervilleillinois #oswegoil

One of the toughest things about being a small business owner is that you wear alllllll the hats, including marketing your business. Nobody becomes a small business owner because they want to market their product or service, but it’s one of the most important aspects of entrepreneurship. After all, how will people learn about your product/service if you don’t tell them about it? Lately, there are some of our member sessions we’ve been hearing a bit of “I tried (some marketing technique) once, and it didn’t work, and now I’ll never do that again.” The thing about marketing, though, is there’s no guaranteed-to-work option, and what works or doesn’t work can change on a whim. There’s no rhyme or reason to it. Marketing is a constantly evolving plan. It’s a collection of actions you take to get the word out about your business. It’s trying again and again and again. It’s learning new things and relearning old things. Marketing is frustrating, but know this: You’re not alone. It’s frustrating for all of us. Just keep trying. #startsomethingstudio #digitalmarketingtips #womeninbusiness #successmindset #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #aurorail #oakparkil #wheatonil #napervilleillinois

Thank you so much to @_shannon_gutierrez_, the founder of @wyckwoodhouse for joining us at the Studio today and leading an incredible Lunch ‘n Learn with a packed room of awesome women business owners! Shannon shared the history of Wyckwood House and some of her business’ highs and lows. A couple of key takeaways: 1. Follow your gut. 2. Sometimes the timing isn’t right; don’t force things. 3. Stay on top of your financials. And speaking of financials, next Monday’s lunch and learn will feature Robin Getzelman, a money coach, financial organizer, small business bookkeeper, and owner of @birdiegetzfinancial! Robin will be speaking about the importance of understanding your business accounting, strategies to stay informed of the latest Illinois and Federal laws that could affect your business finances, and funding opportunities that could benefit your business! 🎉 Our Lunch ‘n Learn series is open to all small business owners. Admission is $5 for the public and free for Studio Members. Please head to our website to register! #startsomethingstudio #womensupportingwomeninbusiness #smallbusinesssupport #womeninbiz #wyckwoodhouse #batavail #genevail #aurorail #wheatonil #napervilleillinois #downtownaurora #downtownwheaton #stcharlesil

✨✨✨You've got this. We believe in you. ✨✨✨ #startsomethingstudio #SundayAffirmation #chicago #genevail #bataviail #stcharlesil #oswegoil #wheatonil #napervilleillinois #womensupportingwomen #manifestationmagic #lawofattraction #affirmation #positiveaffirmations #empoweringwomen #believeinyou #shopsmall #shoplocalfirst #smallbusinessownerlife #smallbusinesssupport

You are NOT going to want to miss our Lunch ‘n Learn on Monday, which will feature none other than Shannon Gutierrez, founder of @wyckwoodhouse!!! Shannon is a powerhouse business owner in Chicago’s western suburbs. In this interactive session, Shannon will be covering how to navigate a tough retail landscape, and creating your own lane in business and in life. Head to our website to register so we know how many people to expect. This event is free for Studio Members; $5 for non-members. Bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided. See you Monday!!! #startsomethingstudio #smallbusinesssupport #womensupportingwomeninbusiness #bataviail #aurorail #downtownaurora #wheatonil #genevail

✨✨✨You've got this. We believe in you. ✨✨✨ #startsomethingstudio #SundayAffirmation #chicago #genevail #bataviail #stcharlesil #oswegoil #wheatonil #napervilleillinois #womensupportingwomen #manifestationmagic #lawofattraction #affirmation #positiveaffirmations #empoweringwomen #believeinyou #shopsmall #shoplocalfirst #smallbusinessownerlife #smallbusinesssupport

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮-𝟭 𝗽𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘄𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 '𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 @upliftersticker! 😍 Hayley has seen 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 growth this past year and that's largely because she's learned how to ROCK her market layout. (Seriously - If you've seen her out there you know vendor setup is stunning.) She's going to be sharing some of her secrets, so you will definitely not want to miss this chat If you're going to be popping up at markets or vendor events In the months ahead! The cost is FREE for Studio Members, or $5 for non-members. Visit our website to book your spot or pay at the door. Our address is 12 S Van Buren Street In Batavia - we're In the plaza with Berkley's, so there's plenty of free parking! Please bring your own lunch. Beverages will be provided! #startsomethingstudio #marketingdigital #marketing #learnhow #marketingstrategies #smallbusiness #vendorfair #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #aurorail #wheatonil #napervilleil #oswegoil #elginil

you don’t have to balance it all alone when you’re a studio member. we even have snacks! click the link in our bio to check out our membership levels & schedule your free consultation. #bataviail #aurorail #stcharlesil #kanecounty #elburnil #sugargroveil #smallbusiness #smallbizowner #womanowned #marketingtips #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #brand #branding #webdesign #seo @downtownbatavia

⭐️ NEW CANVA APP FEATURE: Dall•E ⭐️ Dall•E generates bespoke images and brings your creative idea to life. With just a text prompt, AI technology will create a series of custom visuals for your design project. #canva #canvadesignchallenge #canvadesign #graphicdesign #ai #aiart #businessbranding #smallbusiness #womanownedbuisness #marketingtips @downtownbatavia

🌸✨ Calling all fabulous female entrepreneurs! ✨🌸 Are you ready to spice up your lunch break with a dash of inspiration and a sprinkle of new knowledge? 💼💃 Join us at Start Something Studio for our weekly-ish Lunch ‘n Learn Series, where we're serving up a feast of wisdom and fun! 🍽️🎉 Picture this: cozy up with your lunch while soaking in expert advice on everything from desk-stretching hacks to savvy investing strategies. 🧘‍♀️💰 Whether you're gearing up for the market season or just craving a midday brain boost, we've got you covered! And guess what? We've got the sips covered too, so all you need to bring is your beautiful self, your lunch, and your appetite for success! 🥤💁‍♀️ Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to mingle with fellow girl bosses while soaking up some serious know-how. Sessions run from 12-1p at Start Something Studio (12 S Van Buren St. Batavia), because who says learning can't be a blast? Secure your spot today at https://startsomething.studio/lunch-learn/ and let's start something amazing together! See you there, fabulous ladies! 💖 * Both Studio Members and non-members are welcome, but we do ask that you pre-register so that we know to expect you * #GirlBoss #LunchAndLearn #WomenInBusiness @downtownbatavia @batavia_chamber

Other than being the #1 most screenshot thing we send to each other at the studio, what is "troll marketing"? Troll marketing is when companies put something playfully controversial on their digital channels. The idea is that the controversial content will quickly strike-up conflict and draw attention to the post. Troll marketing can sometimes cut through the noise more easily. Also, the rising popularity of memes allows troll marketing to easily translate to younger audiences (like millennials). Is this a wise strategy for all businesses? Probably not. Is it wise for most businesses? Also, probably not. But it CAN be brilliant for some! #trollmarketing

✨✨✨You've got this. We believe in you. ✨✨✨ #startsomethingstudio #SundayAffirmation #chicago #genevail #bataviail #stcharlesil #oswegoil #wheatonil #napervilleillinois #womensupportingwomen #manifestationmagic #lawofattraction #affirmation #positiveaffirmations #empoweringwomen #believeinyou #shopsmall #shoplocalfirst #smallbusinessownerlife #smallbusinesssupport

😭😭😭 Noooooooooooo! #theworst Via @girlboss #startsomethingstudio #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #aurorail #wheatonil #napervilleil #elginillinois

NEW SERVICE LISTING: PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY The quality of your product photography has the power to make or break your bottom line, and learning how to style or stage your products, set up lighting and maneuver a camera takes time and practice. Let us take care of it for you! Bring your products to the Studio, and we will use our professional gear to stage, photograph, and post-edit your product images so they are ready for your website or social media. Tailored specifically for small businesses, this new service is designed to bring your products to life and tell your unique story. Click the link in our bio to schedule a time to meet with us about your product photos! #bataviail #genevail #aurorail #stcharlesil #kanecounty #productphoto #canon📷

Join us for an evening of meeting other small business owners at our quarterly Small Business Networking! Networking not your thing? We get it. Consider this to be an opportunity to find your next favorite small business… or maybe meet your next best customer! You do NOT need to be a Studio member to attend, but please register so we have an idea of how many people to expect. Click the link in our bio to register, and be sure to bring your business cards! #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #aurorail #networking #smallbiz #smallbiznetworking #womanownedbusiness @downtownbatavia

Be sure to watch until the very end. We 🩵 @adele! #startsomethingstudio #womensupportingwomen #arisingtideliftsallboats #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesillinois #oswegoil #napervilleillinois #wheatonil #aurorail #elginil #adele

✨✨✨You've got this. We believe in you. ✨✨✨ #startsomethingstudio #SundayAffirmation #chicago #genevail #bataviail #stcharlesil #oswegoil #wheatonil #napervilleillinois #womensupportingwomen #manifestationmagic #lawofattraction #affirmation #positiveaffirmations #empoweringwomen #believeinyou #shopsmall #shoplocalfirst #smallbusinessownerlife #smallbusinesssupport

So many of us treat social media as a delicately, deliberately curated highlight reel showcasing ALL of the good & pretty things… but what about the less than pretty stuff? The stuff that makes us real? Like, REAL real? Check out some of our personal truths- the ones that aren’t so “insta-worthy” We’ve all done wackadoodle stuff, have embarrassing truths and made weird choices in life. What you see reflected on social media is curated to make our lives look perpetually bright. What would it be like if we were more honest? 💜 #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #aurorail #womanowned #highlightreel

Totally co-signing this post from @hellodaisymade 💯 #startsomethingstudio #womensupportingwomeninbusiness #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #sycamoreil #wheatonil #napervilleil

Last week, we hosted our second Small Biz Cash Blitz! What a blast!!! We cannot thank those who joined us enough for their support of our local business community! And a special thank you to @sturdyshelterbrewing for being such a great host. P.S. The new food truck, Le Truff Noir, was not to be missed! Congratulations to Rent a Chef, @dragonfly_senior_navigation_ and Parkside Skincare LLC on being selected as our second round of BLITZED businesses! We enjoyed hearing about their businesses and learning what a little money injection might empower them to do in their businesses that they otherwise could not. Our gracious audience then contributed to each of their missions. No-strings-attached cash came flooding in!!! It is hard for small business owner to get access to funds, so the community coming together to cheer them on and send some money their way. Well, that is huge!!! It is not too late to participate either! Please check out what each business would do with your contributions as they aim to grow their small businesses her in the Fox Valley area. Thank you for being a part of something bigger! We truly are better together! #startsomethingstudio #supportlocalbusiness #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #aurorail #smallbizcashblitz #

✨✨✨You've got this. We believe in you. ✨✨✨ #startsomethingstudio #SundayAffirmation #chicago #genevail #bataviail #stcharlesil #oswegoil #wheatonil #napervilleillinois #womensupportingwomen #manifestationmagic #lawofattraction #affirmation #positiveaffirmations #empoweringwomen #believeinyou #shopsmall #shoplocalfirst #smallbusinessownerlife #smallbusinesssupport

🎉🎉 Kudos to everyone who went into making last night’s fashion show, @bhsrocktherunway so incredible! The amount of talent and hard work it takes to put on a show like “Wonder” is awe inspiring. While there were talented young men involved, Wonder appeared to be largely run by talented young women. After the show, the audience is invited to walk around the school, speak to the designers, and view the pieces up-close. All I (Lisa) could think as I walked around with my six-year-old daughter, Vivien, is “women who inspire women become women who I spire women.” Every designer we talked to was happy to answer Viv’s questions. They were excited to take pictures with her. They were gracious and incredible young women and my daughter loved them. Now, all Vivien can talk about are the types of designs she would come up with and the materials she would use to create her designs. She’s a few years off, but she can’t wait to attend a fashion camp put on by these students! The talented students who put on Rock the Runway are already inspiring the next generation. 🩵 Start Something Studio was proud to sponsor this show featuring the next generation of artists, designers, entrepreneurs, and all around amazing people. We are already counting down the days until March 15, 2025! Ps: Fun fact - our own @ellyntheis was one of the founders of Rock the Runway way back when! PPS: Studio member @paulasinbatavia was one of the judges! #startsomethingstudio #bhsrocktherunway #bataviahighschool #womeninspiringwomen #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesillinois #wheatonil #napervilleil #aurorail #elginil

Every day at Start Something Studio, we are gifted the opportunity to spend time empowering so many amazing women in business. The Fox Valley area is filled with brilliant, energetic, creative, inspiring women entrepreneurs. Share with us below by tagging a few local female founders who inspire you ♥️ startsomethingstudio #internationalwomensday #womensday #womenshistorymonth #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomeninbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #bataviail #genevail #stcharrlesilllinois #wheatonillinois #napervilleillinois #communityovercompetition #collaboration #beinspired #whoinspiresyou