Natasha Ellard-Shoefield

Managing Director, The Hand. Supporting brand, design & creative agencies with business development expertise. DBA experts panelist.

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Summer listening: Keith and I recently interviewed Jayne Noblet Founder of The Collaborators - food & drink specialist creative brand design agency on ‘Purpose’ and what that means for agencies and brands alike. The Collaborators were recently awarded B Corp awarded status, but have been way ahead of that curve by at least a decade. We wanted to explore this topic in our 5th Podlet for agencies focused on growth in our latest bumper summer episode. Thank you Jayne!
https://t.co/bdUdhBXHwX

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Have we forgotten how powerful real dialogue is in business development? Do we think we're really more persuasive via email? 🎧Have a listen to this podcast for more https://t.co/u4v2ajZWDD
@fuel_podcast #newbusiness #creativeagency #design #brand #businessdevelopment

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

When was the last time you sense-checked your body language in a new business meeting or a creative pitch?

Read more here 👀

https://t.co/LC5MwlvXeU

#growth #businessgrowth #creativeagency #creative #design #brand #digital #newbusiness #businessdevelopment #agencygrowth

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

AI has the ability to transform both the creative and new business processes...but can it replace them entirely?
https://t.co/j1vzANdJAp

#ai #artificalintelligence #newbusiness #businessdevelopment #growth #creative #creativeagency #brand #digital #agency #design

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

The 'close' is the most commonly feared part of new business. Check out our top tips that'll have you closing like a pro ⬇️

https://t.co/niRRvDsBoP…se-more-business/

#creativeagency #brand #newbusiness #businessdevelopment #growth #close #alwaysbeclosing #sales

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Spring is in the air, and so why not give your new business activity a good old spring clean?🌼 🌱

Read more here 👇

https://t.co/C4zb2RB5Zg

#growth #businessgrowth #newbusiness #businessdevelopment #creative #creativeagency #design #brand #digital

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

How many of you creative agency professionals out there get bombarded weekly with poor sales emails? Read my Friday rant here...

https://t.co/XUI5ql9WBt

#newbusiness #sales #creativeagency #brand #design #businessdevelopment #digital

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Why do we often overlook what's right there in front of us? Some top tips on your warmest sources of new business below ⬇👓
#creative #brand #digital #newbusiness #agency

https://t.co/9fNDFAJmJk

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

2023 has started with a bang! 💥Some great themes emerging from new business strategy planning within creative and digital agencies we work with. Read more here 👇
https://t.co/N5jZeGcpFX
#creative #brand #newbusiness

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Ever wondered what a prospective client is really looking for when searching for a new agency partner? 🔎

Step into those clients' shoes with our top tips here 👇
https://t.co/SS6YzCJE1T…n-agency-partner/

#creativeagency #brand #newbusiness

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Have you reviewed your new business activity recently?

If the answer is 'no', then take our handy health check below and let us know how you get on... 🧑‍⚕️💊

https://t.co/pzuK7o9X9g

#newbusinessdevelopment #creative #brand

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we want to do our bit to highlight this important issue. Read more here 👇

https://t.co/ue8nQyF40k…ative-industries/

#creativeagency #creative #digital #design #graphicdesign #brand #Ivebeenthere #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

When it comes to attracting new clients, is hanging your hat on just one area of expertise going to hold you back?

Read more here 🔽

https://t.co/QXOReCERLp

#brand #design #digital #newbusiness #businessdevelopment #leadgeneration #newclients #agency

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

The last two years have been unpredictable, making it difficult for creative agencies to navigate.

So what have we learned?

Read more here 👀

https://t.co/U7sxPdFY2b

#creativeagency #brand #design #digital #creative #newbusiness

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Are you thinking about moving into a new creative agency role with a focus on new business? Or broadening out your current remit to include it?

Not sure where to start?

Here's a helpful checklist of how to get started ☑️ ☑️☑️

https://t.co/7PuYmEbM4D

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

As an agency, your case studies are your ultimate calling card. But how do you make sure they're as good as they can be?

Read more here 👇

https://t.co/gF2zdAcxet

#creativeagency #design #brand #digital #newbusiness #businessdevelopment #agencynewbusiness

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

This #InternationalWomensDay we give a big shout out to all of the fabulous women who make up The Hand team, all of our wonderful female clients, & women in industry. Today we celebrate you! #IWD2022 #businessdevelopment #creativeagency #design #digital #newbusiness

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

How often do you stop to think about how your clients really feel about working with you? Read more here 👇

https://t.co/5Qtz5VptSW

#newbusiness #creativeagency #brand #digital #design #businessdevelopment #clientsuccess

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Having an 'always on' new business program is vital to running a successful creative agency...But do you really know what makes an ideal client for you?

More on this ⬇

https://t.co/Vg4Tp4cwVK
#creativeagency #brand #newbusiness #businessdevelopment #leadgeneration #clients

[Natasha Ellard-Shoefield @TheHandNatasha]

Good follow-up should be at the heart of your new business strategy. But what does that actually look like?

Read our thinking on this below 👇
https://t.co/b0Se5moum6

#creativeagency #design #brand #digitalagency #newbusiness #leadgeneration #businessdevelopment