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How to Handle a Refund Request as a Female Founder
Getting Clients, Legal Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 29/07/2026 Getting Clients, Legal Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 29/07/2026

How to Handle a Refund Request as a Female Founder

Nobody teaches you what to do when a client asks for a refund. Here's the law, the mindset, and how to stop folding out of guilt.

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Website Templates for Service Providers: Six Shops Worth Bookmarking
Getting Clients Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 21/05/2026 Getting Clients Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 21/05/2026

Website Templates for Service Providers: Six Shops Worth Bookmarking

Looking for a website template that works for your service business? These are the four template shops worth bookmarking.

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Why “Just Be Authentic” Isn’t Enough to Attract High-Ticket Clients
Getting Clients Giada Nizzoli, Founder, Crafty Copy 09/02/2026 Getting Clients Giada Nizzoli, Founder, Crafty Copy 09/02/2026

Why “Just Be Authentic” Isn’t Enough to Attract High-Ticket Clients

Being yourself is a start — but it's not a strategy. Marketing strategist Giada Nizzoli on what high-ticket clients actually need to see before they trust you with their money.

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Six Questions to Ask Your Designer Before You Commit
Getting Clients Lucy Hoddinott, Bespoke Website & Brand Designer 28/01/2026 Getting Clients Lucy Hoddinott, Bespoke Website & Brand Designer 28/01/2026

Six Questions to Ask Your Designer Before You Commit

A stunning portfolio tells you what a designer can create. It doesn't tell you how they work, how they communicate or whether they'll truly understand your business. Lucy Hoddinott on the questions worth asking before you sign anything.

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Why You’re Losing Clients (and How to Keep Them)
Getting Clients Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 07/08/2025 Getting Clients Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 07/08/2025

Why You’re Losing Clients (and How to Keep Them)

Most clients don't leave because of your talent. They leave because they feel unseen, uncertain, or forgotten. Shannon on what actually builds loyalty — and what it costs when it breaks down.

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Why Your Website Isn’t Converting (Even If It Looks Gorgeous)
Getting Clients High Flying Design Editorial Team 08/07/2025 Getting Clients High Flying Design Editorial Team 08/07/2025

Why Your Website Isn’t Converting (Even If It Looks Gorgeous)

You poured love and budget into your website. It looks gorgeous. But people are landing on it and clicking away. Laura Kendrick on the UX copy problem most founders don't know they have.

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Email Marketing for Women in Business: How to Build, Grow and Actually Use Your List
Getting Clients Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 08/06/2025 Getting Clients Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 08/06/2025

Email Marketing for Women in Business: How to Build, Grow and Actually Use Your List

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Networking Tips for Women Who Hate Networking (But Know It Matters)
Getting Clients Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 08/06/2025 Getting Clients Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 08/06/2025

Networking Tips for Women Who Hate Networking (But Know It Matters)

For women navigating business, leadership, and visibility, networking isn’t about handing out cards - it’s about building genuine, strategic relationships. These 10 tips will help you do it with confidence and clarity.

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