{"id":185,"date":"2024-07-23T15:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T14:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativesapp.com\/blog\/?p=185"},"modified":"2024-08-19T16:10:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T15:10:37","slug":"three-ways-to-get-paid-be-organised-stay-creative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creativesapp.com\/blog\/three-ways-to-get-paid-be-organised-stay-creative\/","title":{"rendered":"Three ways to get paid, be organised &#038; stay creative"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"185\" class=\"elementor elementor-185\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53aa58af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"53aa58af\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13088ff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13088ff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 25-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>From brainstorming ideas and coordinating with brands to staying on top of social media trends, the to-do list is endless. Amidst all this, maintaining your creativity can seem like an uphill battle. So how do you bring order to chaos without stifling your creativity?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Keep Everything in One Place<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As a Creative, The first step towards a more organised work-life is to centralise all your essential assets and commitments. This means keeping your work files, calendar deadlines, contacts, and contracts in one unified platform.<br><em>Does organisation actually matter?<\/em><br>Sifting through scattered emails, disorganised files, or multiple calendar apps can be a significant drain on your mental energy\u2014energy that <em>should<\/em> be funnelled into creative pursuits.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how you can get organised in 3 simple steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p>\n<ol><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li>Choose a reliable platform or software that offers an all-in-one solution for your professional needs. CREATIVESAPP was designed to remove the organisational stress that comes with the Creative profession.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Once you have CA which hosts your documents, timetable and contacts make sure to update it often.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Make it a habit to review your Creative dashboard daily to get a quick snapshot of your work life so that you can work towards your goals.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p><\/ol>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>Streamline Your Finances: Adopt Automated Payment Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cYou never know how much money you\u2019re going to make in a year. Jobs pop up when they pop up,\u201d Chrissy Rutherford explained to 1Granary and WePresent&nbsp;\u201cYou have to really trust and manage your money properly. That insecurity and instability is probably the biggest drawback.\u201d<\/strong>*<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to end the stress of chasing payments and worrying about cash flow. Automating your payments is a simple yet effective way to ensure you get paid on time without the need for continual follow-ups.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>That\u2019s just how the industry is, why should I try change it?<\/em><br>Financial instability can be a substantial hindrance to your creativity. It&#8217;s hard to concentrate on crafting high-quality content when you&#8217;re concerned about paying your bills.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>How do I even begin to try get paid on time?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li>Collaborate with brands or agencies that use CA or send them an invitation to the platform before working with them.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>CA will guarantee that you get paid on time, every time or even as early as the next day.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Balance Structure with Spontaneity: Schedule Creative Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While structure is essential, too much of it can hamper your creativity. The solution? Intentionally schedule periods for freeform creative exploration within your otherwise structured day.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>I\u2019m a creative person naturally, I\u2019m creative every day.<\/em><br>True creativity often comes from moments of spontaneity. Having designated &#8220;creative time&#8221; helps spontaneity. Having designated &#8220;creative time&#8221; helps balance the rigidity of an organised lifestyle. This is why we made it easy to add custom events in CA. So that you can have your work and personal time in one calendar.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>I\u2019m busy working! How can I schedule creativity?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li>Block out periods in your calendar explicitly designated for brainstorming, researching trends, or even daydreaming.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Keep this time sacred\u2014no client calls or email checks. This is your time to explore new ideas and inspirations.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>*\u201dHow to Influence for a Career\u201d WePresent 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From brainstorming ideas and coordinating with brands to staying on top of social media trends, the to-do list is endless. Amidst all this, maintaining your creativity can seem like an uphill battle. So how do you bring order to chaos without stifling your creativity? 1. Keep Everything in One Place As a Creative, The first [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":186,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[37,43,45,40,39,44,47,46,31,11,12,24,28,41,38,42],"acf":{"article_for":"creatives","article_primary_color":"#0046fe","custom_author":"CA TEAM","custom_author_role":"","custom_author_image":3804,"featured_post":false,"sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","textual_content":"<h2><i>From brainstorming ideas and coordinating with brands to staying on top of social media trends, the to-do list is endless. Amidst all this, maintaining your creativity can seem like an uphill battle. So how do you bring order to chaos without stifling your creativity? <\/i><\/h2>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","textual_content":"<ol>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<h4><strong>Keep Everything in One Place<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","textual_content":"As a Creative, The first step towards a more organised work-life is to centralise all your essential assets and commitments. This means keeping your work files, calendar deadlines, contacts, and contracts in one unified platform.\r\n\r\n<em>Does organisation actually matter?<\/em>\r\n\r\nSifting through scattered emails, disorganised files, or multiple calendar apps can be a significant drain on your mental energy\u2014energy that <i>should<\/i> be funnelled into creative pursuits.\r\n<h4>Here\u2019s how you can get organised in 3 simple steps:<\/h4>\r\n1. Choose a reliable platform or software that offers an all-in-one solution for your professional needs. 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It's hard to concentrate on crafting high-quality content when you're concerned about paying your bills.\r\n\r\n<em>How do I even begin to try get paid on time?\r\n<\/em>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Collaborate with brands or agencies that use CA or send them an invitation to the platform before working with them.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>CA will guarantee that you get paid on time, every time or even as early as the next day.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>\u00a0<\/em>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","textual_content":"<ol start=\"3\">\r\n \t<li><b> Balance Structure with Spontaneity: Schedule Creative Time<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","textual_content":"While structure is essential, too much of it can hamper your creativity. The solution? Intentionally schedule periods for freeform creative exploration within your otherwise structured day.\r\n\r\n<em>I\u2019m a creative person naturally, I\u2019m creative every day.<\/em>\r\n\r\nTrue creativity often comes from moments of spontaneity. 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