EPISODE 87 : How I use Canva for my business

“Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is specifically your own.” - Bruce Lee

It's almost like Bruce Lee was talking specifically about the amazing graphic design tool that is Canva. Used daily in my business, it provides me with a business strategy all unto itself. Let's face it ... I'm an accountant. Creativity isn't in my DNA ... so when something as simple and easy to use as Canva comes along to fill that gap for my business .. what's not to like.

When I started my business, over 11 years now, there was no Canva.  You either used Photoshop or a Graphic Designer.  I had no idea about Photoshop, so a Graphic Designer assumed the magic for me.  But the limitation that presented as a small business owner just starting out, was that it prevented me from having the flexibility to create content as and when I needed it done.  I needed to work to another persons schedule.  And whilst that was the only option available to me at the time, it was tough to be consistent with getting my content out there.

Then came Canva ... what a shift.  Whilst Graphic Designers still play a part in my business journey, Canva provides more flexibility for me to create content on my terms and in my time.  But that's not all.  Canva have such many benefits and ways in which I use it for my business .. take a listen. A x

 

Featured Content ...

• Why I signed up to the paid version of Canva [1:58]
• The branding features of Canva and why I love them so much [2:08]
• The background removal feature and what I've used it for [3:30]
• Free stock images [5:19]
• My love of project folders [5:58]
• The wonderful world of Templates in Canva [6:38]
• Template categories I use [6:49]
• What I love most about Templates [7:19]
• Transparent background feature for images [9:57]
• Resizing images [10:07]
• How I have created Slide deck templates [11:11]
• How Canva has assisted in helping me build Business report templates and PDF downloads [11:19]
• The cost of Canva's Pro Version [12:28]

Resources I have created in Canva that you can check out...

Free Guide to Business Forecasting (PDF Download) www.amybajada.com.au/freeforecastingguide

Free Elements of a Successful Pricing Strategy (PDF Download) www.amybajada.com.au/pricing

Free 3 Things you can do daily to improve your cashflow (PDF Download) www.amybajada.com.au/cashflowpdf

My website www.amybajada.com.au

Canva Code : https://partner.canva.com/c/3522262/647168/10068