A day in the life of a Be Creative Artisan

'Like many of the artisans, when I am not teaching TOTB workshops, I actually have other jobs as well. I normally teach two and a half days a week at my local FE college, teaching level 3 Nails and I am also an Educator for Grafton International, on my days off....so there is always something going on...

Saturday 19th July : I was teaching lecturers in a well know west end college, that was fun, then I went home...tomorrow is Roadshow day.

Sunday 20th July: Well today's the day....Roadshow Day..Yeah!

Been up since ridiculous o'clock, to check I have packed all my kit, ready for the days activities. I've  made sure the kids are up as they are off today to Bedford River Festival, to participate in festival fun, slightly gutted, I am not going, love an excuse to shake a leg.

08:15 Out the door dropping the kids off at Kings Cross Station.

08:50 Kids are dropped off, now making my way to Park Inn, Heathrow.

09:30 Arrive at Heathrow, park the car grab my kit.

09:35 Make my way to our room for the day, meet Rebecca, Sam and Devon and find out where I am seated then get set up.

09:45 My fellow artisan and colleague, Jessica arrives, that means the gangs all here's

10:00 We are open for business

Today I am working on the try me table.  This is were tech's can get to try out the different products from Be Creative and Original Sugar, our sister company. They get to ask questions about any difficulties they maybe having, use the products and create some great designs!
 The most common question or problem that tech's have is using the nail art pen, and I love the fact that when you sit with a tech and guide them through using the nail art pen, and they leave being able to use the pen correctly, so my job is done and as they are so happy, this makes me happy.

Tech's come and go throughout the day, at around 3:30 we start to pack up, once everything is cleared away then off home we go, but not for me today...

My day has still got away to go, I need to drive to Bedford to collect the kids.....

20:00 We reach home, grab something to eat, collapse in front of the telly, chat about our day, I get into bed with the satisfaction of knowing I can relax, no work tomorrow (schools out for Summer!)....Might even be a duvet day.....

Night, night until next time,

Susan xx'

Susan Walters
Be Creative Artisan,
shakeenbeauty@hotmail.com

Not long to go!

Hello!

I'm so excited about the London roadshow on Sunday, I am already wishing my week away! 

Hopefully if your a regular blog reader and Be Creative fan you'll no doubt already know about this fab event and have got your ticket ready to come.  But for those who haven't a clue what I'm on about  please check out all the details here and keep reading.... 

Our last 2 roadshows at Eastleigh and Birmingham were a roaring success and all you lovely be creative fans definitely kept the artisans busy!

If you want to see all our great products and try before you buy then we have try-me tables set up so you can really see what all the fuss is about.

Want to meet Sam, Rebecca and some of the Uk's artisan team we will be on hand to help push you further and get you inspired.

Chat education and find out more about our unique think outside the box classes with Keeley, Be Creative education coordinator. 

Who doesn't love to shop?... 

Our pop up shop will be full to the brim with Original Sugar goodies and Be Creative treats! 

I'm really looking forward to seeing you there! 

Jess xx 

Jessica Marks

Be Creative Artisan & Blog editor 

becreative@jessicamarks.co.uk

Top Tips for Success

I started out in the nail industry many moons ago, when getting your nails made pretty wasn't an everyday occurrence for most women it was a treat or something for special occasion.  Women now see nails as a must have accessory which can be tailored to their tastes and go with current trends. 

With the demand comes more opportunities, but with increasing opportunities does add more competition, so don't give up in your fight to be successful.

I've learnt a lot on the way with reaching for the stars, I've had help with great support and advise from fellow techs, educators, employers, managers, trade magazines and online industry forums and of course my fellow artisan team members.  I know even though I started out on my own in the big wide world I've lots to lean on if I need a boost or helping hand.  So as artisans we wanted to give you some top tips to help your careers be successful, for-filling and of course to help you make a bob or two doing something creative you enjoy. 

Susan Walters recommends to "Practice, practice, practice, believe in yourself and your skills, keep learning, there is always something new to learn....and if it don't work one way try another, and never be afraid to ask for help"

Keeley Dennyschene our education coordinator suggests "I would say, put yourself in the competition arena, this really teaches you a thing or two" she also added "Visit at least one trade show a year!" 

Claire Woodcock tells us to "Keep on top of training as much as possible!! Use everything home."available, classes, DVDs, you tube."  Another top tip "Speak to other professionals, get a local network going on to support each other, it can be a lonely business esp as mobile or working from 

"Continually.....Believe...educate, love it, excite, values, excel."

Sarah Brenton Reeve, artisan for Cornwell gives us some great advise you should use to build your career goals on! 

My top tips for success, are to continue with your education, there is always something new to learn or improve upon.  Keep in the loop with your chosen brands and educators, social media is excellent for this! And finally trust your abilities, we may not all be the most artistic but with simple easy to do designs you can really add to your treatment menu and go places you never thought you might.

If there is anything you'd like featured in our blog, step by steps, q&a with our artisans, more top tips then please let us know on our Facebook page Click here for the be creative page.

Our London roadshow is fast approaching so if you want on hand success tips from our artisans don't miss out on being there!

See you soon

Jessica xx

Jessica Marks

Be creative artisan and blog editor 

Becreative@jessicamarks.co.uk