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Regardless of whether your passion is entrepreneurial or creative in nature, it’s incredibly important that you continue to grow your skill set and knowledge bank as you push your career forward, and our learning center is the place to do just that.
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How to use Hatchwise
How Hatchwise's Design Court Works
Here at Hatchwise we take pride in the quality of our designs and do our very best to ensure that each design is 100% original and the creative’s own concept.…
How To Correctly Format Your Logo Design Entry
Creatives, please read and follow the below instructions before submitting a logo design contest entry on Hatchwise. IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN ENTRY WITHDRAWAL AND MAY…
Contacting Hatchwise's Incredible Support Team
Here at Hatchwise it is our number one priority that all support issues and questions are responded to as quickly as possible. You can easily contact us here. Have you…
Why Can't I Leave Feedback For The Creatives?
Starting a new Hatchwise contest is exciting, especially when you begin to see submissions come in! If you have recently started a new contest we encourage you to log into…
I Can't Access My Account. Will I Still Be Paid For Contests That I've Won?
If you are a Hatchwise creative that has won a contest, then you’ve come to the right place. However, before we get started, if you need more information about the…
A Client Is Upset. What Do I Do?
No matter how well you connect and get along with most of your customers, inevitably you will have to deal with someone that’s angry. While the majority of Hatchwise contests…
Graphic and Web Design
Discover Designity: Pros, Cons, and the Creative Journey
In a world where creative solutions are paramount, Designity boldly presents itself as a versatile hub for design solutions. Brimming with claims of delivering professional-grade designs effortlessly, the platform beckoned…
The Ten Best Comic Logos of All Time
Now that we’re well into Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with two dozen movies and an ever-increasing number of streaming TV shows, you have to try pretty hard…
The Key To Professional AI Logo Design
There are plenty of free logo generation tools available, so why do brands still seek out a professional to design their business logo? Professional logo design involves more than presenting…
The State Of AI Custom Illustration 2023
Deep Dream Generator user-generated image from a public gallery You are likely already aware of how valuable custom illustrations can be for building your brand with personalized artwork for your…
11 Inspiring Mask Designs
If it was three years ago and someone told you that you’d have a revolving collection of face masks in your closet, you’d probably say they were crazy. But they…
Top Graphic Design Trends in 2021
Graphic design is changing all the time and is usually dictated by the largest and most successful trends in the industry at any given point. Your company needs to keep…
Logo Design History and Case Studies
The Complete History Of The 7UP Logo
7UP is one of the most enduring lemon-lime soda drinks of all time, rising through a crowded market in the 1920s to become, if not your favorite, lemon-lime carbonated beverage,…
The Complete History Of The JCPenney Logo
In the face of the rising popularity of e-commerce, the backlash of the 2008 recession, and, more recently, COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, traditional department stores have been on the decline for…
The History Of The Forbes Logo
The year 1917 was anything but uneventful. Though the First World War had been raging across Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region for 3 years, America finally joined the fight…
The Complete History Of The ExxonMobil Logo
The ExxonMobil Corporation, one of the world’s largest multinational oil and gas companies, has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. The Official Mobil Logo Established in…
The Complete History Of The CAT Logo
Caterpillar Inc. is a major player in the field of heavy machinery and a company that may be even better known today by its abbreviation “CAT.” CAT is an American…
The Complete History Of The Playstation Logo
In gaming, innovators make pixels come to life, and innovation rules all. In this world, there is a symbol that stands as a beacon for gamers all over the world.…
Naming / Branding
Tips for Growing Your Real Estate Brand
Just like if you worked in retail, food service, beauty, wellness, or another service industry, your marketing presence as a real estate brand is important. With any of those careers,…
Branding Mistakes To Avoid; Why Your Business Needs Effective Branding
Any successful business needs to provide a high-quality product or service as a foundation. However, to establish and maintain a presence in today’s fiercely competitive marketplace, you need something more:…
15 Examples Of Good Brand Positioning & Why They Work
Brand positioning isn’t about tooting your own horn. It’s about a company finding a place in the market and developing a good slogan or tagline. Brand positioning focuses on just…
Branding Trends That Have Rocked 2021
Branding trends come and go every year, and the ones that we’ve seen this year have been amazing. Companies are beginning to change their brand identity to be updated with…
Make Your Brand Go Viral With These Easy Tips
What’s a great way to get more people to discover your company? Go Viral! When your content goes viral you quickly start to see an increased following, more traffic clicking…
Tips to Grow Your YouTube Channel
Youtube has become the de facto video platform of the 21st century. How do you make sure yours stands out within billions of uploads on thousands of channels out there?…
Startups and Entrepreneurship
Flocksy: An Unlimited Creative Service Platform Review
For many small businesses, startups, and agencies, finding a high-quality creative design solution that meets all of their one-off and ongoing design needs can be frustrating and expensive. Flocksy offers…
Where to Post Your Startup Online: The 100 Best Startup Directories & Startup Listing Websites
You have turned your great idea into a startup business and developed a website for it. Will traffic start flowing to the website by itself? I hate to break it…
3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Marketing Agency's Profitability
Your biggest question as an agency owner should be: how can we make more money without compromising our quality — or working every waking hour? Boosting profitability can be tricky…
Using the Rapid Planning Method to be More Productive
If you want to upgrade the way you manage your time and think about important tasks and goals, you should explore the Rapid Planning Method. Developed by life coach and…
How Crisis Affects Our Creativity
Last year took everyone by surprise, especially employees and big corporations that suddenly had to figure out how to adjust to an entirely new way of work. Not only did…
How to Hire the Best Web Designer for Your Business
Yes, your business needs a website, even if you don’t plan on launching an e-commerce site or publishing lots of content. That’s because many people will search for your business…
Business Development and Growth
An honest review of Superside: Creative services company
It’s no secret that hiring and employing an in-house design team is a significant cost to a company, especially if the business’s design needs are wide-ranging. That’s why an increasing…
Let’s Talk About Daybeam, The New Time Tracker On The Block
It is starting to look like remote work, freelancing, and contract work are here to stay. For some, this is good news and will usher in a better work-life balance.…
Should Your Design Team Be Using AI Graphic Design Tools In 2023?
If you are a business owner, design agency leader, or member of a design team you have probably spent at least a few minutes, and probably much longer, curious about…
Is AI Copywriting Right For Your Business?
We have been interacting with computer programs via a chatbot for a decade or so. These exchanges were often extremely limited (and frankly frustrating) due to the clearly pre-programmed canned…
The Best Free Harvest Alternatives
If you have a hybrid or remote workforce, chances are you’re looking for a time-tracking platform that’s easy to use and affordable. One of the most popular time trackers on…
The Best Free Clockify Alternatives
Today, most companies have a completely remote or hybrid work environment. Meaning businesses now need a time and attendance system that can easily support in-person and remote team members. Clockify,…
How to use Hatchwise
Creatives, please read and follow the below instructions before submitting a logo design contest entry on Hatchwise. IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN ENTRY WITHDRAWAL AND MAY...
Here at Hatchwise it is our number one priority that all support issues and questions are responded to as quickly as possible. You can easily contact us here. Have you...
Starting a new Hatchwise contest is exciting, especially when you begin to see submissions come in! If you have recently started a new contest we encourage you to log into...
If you are a Hatchwise creative that has won a contest, then you’ve come to the right place. However, before we get started, if you need more information about the...
No matter how well you connect and get along with most of your customers, inevitably you will have to deal with someone that’s angry. While the majority of Hatchwise contests...
Hatchwise contests normally run for 10 days (Rush contests for 48 hours) and during that time you have the ability to submit entries and make revisions for the clients. As...
As a Hatchwise creative, there may be times when you may wish to withdraw your entries from a contest that you have entered in. This might be for a few...
We get it, nothing is more frustrating than attempting to log into your account and not being able to. Especially if you have an active contest and want to view...
We understand that one of the most frustrating things is trying to successfully log into your account and failing. If you are a Hatchwise creative and are having trouble...
Here at Hatchwise, we understand and value the trust that you put in our platform to deliver you the perfect logo, website design, business card design, social icons, or whatever...
Hatchwise has a large number of active contests that can be browsed. In addition to active contests there are also past contests visible to you as well. Viewing past contests...
Here at Hatchwise, we encourage our creatives to build relationships with our clients. We have many repeat customers, who, happy with the stellar results that they get from their contest,...
Hatchwise contests normally run for 10 days (48 hours for Rush contests) but sometimes people find that they need more time to review the contest submissions or request revisions made...
As you learn more about the Hatchwise experience you will realize that there are many things that you can do to get the results that you would like from your...
As a creative, one of the first steps to entering a Hatchwise contest should be to read over the Design Brief thoroughly. Yes, it can be tempting to simply scan...
If you are currently holding a Hatchwise contest, or have held one in the past, you may be wondering how your contest looks to the creatives. After all, you know...
If you are running a Hatchwise contest you may be wondering how long you have to select a winning entry and award your contest winner. While many people find a...
Chances are that if you are starting out launching a new company you are going to need more than just a logo. You may also be in the market for...
Hatchwise contests normally run for 10 days (with the exception of a Rush contest, which runs for 48 hours). While most people choose to wait until the contest submission period...
As your Hatchwise contest progresses you may find that you wish to increase your prize amount. Raising your prize amount can have several benefits for your contest, including seeing more...
Holding a Hatchwise contest is an exciting event. And, as you see submissions entered in your contest, you may wish to get some feedback from other people on their thoughts...
Whether you are a longtime user of Hatchwise, or you just started your very first contest you will have probably already noticed that it’s recommended that you leave feedback on...
If you have started a Hatchwise contest than there is a chance that as you see designs coming in you will want to make some edits to your contest brief. ...
As a creative, it takes time and creativity to design artwork and think of tagline and name suggestions. Because of that, it’s important that you know the best ways to...
For optimum results it is recommended that upgrades are added at the time of activating your contest, however, you can add them at any time while the contest is active. ...
You’ve started your Hatchwise contest and to your delight are seeing some exceptional entries come in. What happens when you see two or more contest submissions that you like equally?...
Congratulations, you won a contest! If you are awarded the winner of the contest you will be notified via email by Hatchwise. The contest is in the “Verification” Stage before...
You just hit the “Launch Contest” button and your new Hatchwise contest is active! Now, the question is, what happens now? The first thing that we recommend is logging into...
“Welcome to Hatchwise, you can now begin entering contests!” I’m sure that if you recently signed up for Hatchwise then you will recognize this welcome email. This is an exciting...
One of the best (and most exciting) parts of the Hatchwise process is once your contest is active and you start to see some unique, creative submissions come in. What...
Congratulations! You have found a winning entry and awarded a winner of your contest. Now you are eagerly awaiting the delivery of your final files. The big question is what...
If you are a creative on Hatchwise that has won a contest and is wondering how the payment process works then you have come to the right place! If you...
When it comes to starting a naming contest you might have some questions. How do you communicate to the creatives what you are looking for? Do you ask for changes?...
Congratulations! You have started a new contest on Hatchwise (maybe it’s your first one) and you are starting to see some great new entries come in! Now. What happens if...
Congratulations! You received an entry to your contest that you love and have awarded it the contest winner! Now, the big question is, what happens next? Your contest goes into...
Your contest is nearing the end and you’ve seen some great designs come in. However, maybe there are still a few changes that you need to get your awarding-winning design...
Communicating with a designer is one of the most crucial aspects when ensuring that the outcome of the project will be what the client is looking for. It’s a two-way...
When you receive your graphic design, you’ll get it in files that you will download to your computer. Now, there are many files, and they have different uses. Sometimes you...
Filling out the Creative Brief To run a successful contest, you need to start at the beginning when you are filling out the design brief. Here are a few tips...
When it comes to choosing the right company to design your logo, we get it; there are a lot of options out there. One of the questions that we get...
Finding a name that reflects your business and what you are offering accurately can be a challenge. While you may have a good idea of what you like, it may...
Graphic and Web Design
Naming / Branding
Startups and Entrepreneurship
For many small businesses, startups, and agencies, finding a high-quality creative design solution that meets all of their one-off and ongoing design needs can be frustrating and expensive. Flocksy offers...
You have turned your great idea into a startup business and developed a website for it. Will traffic start flowing to the website by itself? I hate to break it...
Your biggest question as an agency owner should be: how can we make more money without compromising our quality — or working every waking hour? Boosting profitability can be tricky...
If you want to upgrade the way you manage your time and think about important tasks and goals, you should explore the Rapid Planning Method. Developed by life coach and...
Last year took everyone by surprise, especially employees and big corporations that suddenly had to figure out how to adjust to an entirely new way of work. Not only did...
Yes, your business needs a website, even if you don't plan on launching an e-commerce site or publishing lots of content. That's because many people will search for your business...
Be the boss. Decide what time to set the alarm, pick the number of vacations and lunch breaks, choose the salary, and make every other executive decision all while owning...
Hoping to branch out on your own and enjoy the entrepreneurial lifestyle? There are many ways to make that dream happen. You could take your expertise and market your services...
Everyone can start a business, but do women have a different experience on their journey to entrepreneurship? Many generations of women have faced barriers in the traditional workplace, so it’s...
Kickstarter; you’ve heard the term before and you may even already have the base idea of what is it, but you want a more detailed understanding of what it is,...
Your favorite brands were born from a vision. Someone somewhere decided that they wanted to deliver a product or service to the masses and had to choose how they would...
Plain cardboard boxes are just so…plain. There’s a reason you find it hard to throw away the box your iPhone came in. It’s beautiful and you enjoyed opening it! Custom...
So, you’ve heard that blogging can boost your content marketing strategy. That’s absolutely true! However, you can’t just post an article and call it a day. Everything you publish needs...
Do you offer amazing products, but somehow you’re still struggling to land leads and make sales? Your current customers are happy and thriving, but you can’t find the new traffic...
What makes a good website? Compelling copy, sleek design, great images… all those are important, but the best websites are user-friendly first and foremost. And that in turn comes down...
Many individuals want to become entrepreneurs. They need a place to start, a new business idea. Many fields offer opportunities for individual freelancing or for an entrepreneur with a team....
Entrepreneurs have inspired millions around the globe to make the most of their situation and start their journey to success. From Bill Gates to Oprah Winfrey, we’ve seen entrepreneurs who...
Have you ever thought about joining a startup? Joining a startup can be a life-changing decision and, for some, the right one. But without the proper research and knowledge, you...
What business industries thrived during the pandemic? Why did they do well? How did they come out the other side after the pandemic that destroyed so many businesses? Many businesses...
Successfully launching--and growing--a local business is tough work. Something as simple as Google reviews, however, can make life much easier. In the past, local businesses could largely rely on foot...
There are many businesses which you can start in 2020 and beyond because of the amazing advantage the internet provides in lowering the playing field. If you’re thinking about starting...
Ever wonder how companies get funding for their startup? Where they get the money to expand onto their company as it grows? It can seem like companies are pulling money...
Want the best tips for improving your efficiency at work and growing your small business? Want to know where to put your efforts as a small business owner to get...
Becoming a millionaire might not be what it used to be, but it's still a goal for many entrepreneurs. While getting into the 3% isn't easy, the road to get...
Thinking about starting a non-profit? Wanting to get started but nervous to take the dive and get started? Although the prospect of starting a non-profit may seem daunting, we’ve got...
Ever been interested in what it takes to be an entrepreneur? In this article, we take a look at what it takes to be an entrepreneur and traits that you’ll...
Growing your business can easily cost an arm and a leg, but it doesn't have to. You can play with the big kids, even if you're just starting out, and...
Thousands of companies use social media daily to grow their company. After all, the stats for everyday use of social media is astonishing, and it’s no wonder, with the number...
Something that you may have heard tossed around in the business world is ‘Kickstarter’, one of the leading funding platforms to date. Although a few of our readers may have...
Whether you’ve always planned to sell your business or you’re considering it after seeing how it’s grown, it’s challenging to know how and when to find a buyer. Contrary to...
When you think about growing your business, what strategies do you consider implementing? Do you go back and forth deciding on whether you should focus on social media engagement, SEO,...
Getting into a slump happens to the best of us. We get to a point where productivity lacks, and motivation doesn’t seem to exist anymore. It’s not uncommon and for...
You are a passionate person with big dreams. The idea of going out and getting a 9-5 job working for some random business never sat well with you. With the...
It’s time to go global and be a stellar presence on the international stage, but how do you get there and what’s at stake throughout the process? Expanding your international...
A product strategy is your map to product success; it’s planning out your vision for your product and setting actionable goals that you can do to reach your goals. It’s...
Any entrepreneur will tell you how difficult the balance between life and your startup can be. It seems next to impossible to find a healthy balance for spending time on...
As an entrepreneur, you may find yourself in the perfect opportunity with the ideal investor, or interested customer when you least expect it. Chatting with someone at the gym. Meeting...
This year every company, regardless of size, has experienced their company going through difficult struggles. In a way, this year for companies has been similar to a video game where...
You’ve reached the point; we all know it. The all too familiar feeling when your business begins to sink and you can gradually begin to feel it falling into a...
Being in the business world is difficult no matter who you are; you’re competing with thousands of other businesses and it can be difficult to stay afloat in the over-crowded...
There are about seven billion people in the world — and roughly two billion of those people use Facebook. That’s almost a quarter of our population! There isn’t any other...
With every new business, a new brand is born. Every entrepreneur faces the challenge of finding a visual and thematic identity for their business, but it’s crucial to their eventual...
Branding is essential to the success of any business venture, but maybe especially in the increasingly competitive ecommerce business. What is a brand? Your brand is your customers’ first impression...
Podcasts are a series of episodes of audio programs that customers can digitally stream and play at their convenience. Generally, podcasts are free of charge to the customer. Podcasts have...
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are now working remotely, while others are launching online businesses. Working from home certainly has its advantages, such as the freedom to set...
Around the world, artists, designers, and other creative people are sheltered in their homes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As galleries, theaters, studios, concert venues, and agencies shut down, many...
Company culture is among the most top characteristics that job-seekers say is important to them in a workplace — and for good reason. In an age of workaholism and burnout,...
You’ve got a big idea and you’re ready to put it into action. You and your co-founders have meticulously planned your marketing, financial, and management strategies. You’ve got backers and...
Conventional wisdom holds that your best employees are the ones who show up on time, do all their work, and chum it up at the water cooler. But what if...
We live in an era where technology rules. From the way we order lunch at our favorite fast food restaurant to complex medical devices that sustain life, technology thrusts us...
Startups are always a challenge. Sometimes, people get carried away with the details of their offering and trying to beat out the competitors. They might be competing on quality. They...
These days, you need graphic design for a wide range of assets. For your sales materials to your print advertising to your social media graphics, you need designers to help...
You may have a good idea. You may have good business skills. But to be a great entrepreneur, you need to have a vision for your company. If you’re not...
Every new year is a new beginning, full of unlimited possibilities. 2023 is no different. Do you want to start a new career this year? Are you up for a...
Imagine yourself waking up, strolling into the kitchen to make your first pot of coffee, wearing your pajamas, maybe even stepping outside to watch the sunrise. Take that a step...
Humans have the unique capability of connection. They can be inexplicably caught up in memories spurned from the scent of bread baking, a song playing on the radio, or even...
Whether a startup makes it or breaks it within its first year determines its ultimate success. While the reasons for a startup’s success or failure can seem elusive, they usually...
Entrepreneurs everywhere are riding the wave of startups, hoping to be the one that stays up the longest. People who are content with the old daily grind way of making...
Perhaps you’re looking to invest in something and are unsure what. Maybe you’re thinking of having it be a startup, but you’re still not sure. Will it work out? What...
Nowadays, it seems like everyone has a startup and for a good reason too, startups are amazing. However, although this is the case, it also means that, if you have...
Countless things come into play when creating a start-up, and many variables that you want to take into account. It all leads to one goal; making your start-up successful. Everyone...
Working for a start-up is always a decision that you should carefully think about before deciding if you want to work for one or not. Usually, the pay isn’t much,...
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