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Why We Built Kansei: A Founder's Letter

Why creative agencies and freelancers in Czechia need one tool instead of five. The story behind kansei — an all-in-one platform for creatives.

Mar 20, 20268 min read
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Founder's Diary #4: Opening The Door

When to stop building behind closed doors and let clients in. About sharing work with a single link, collecting briefs without email ping-pong, and the first step toward becoming a platform.

Mar 7, 20267 min read
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Founder's Diary #3: The Pipeline Problem

How to get a video from camera to client without five different tools? A week of building seamless file flow — from upload through timestamped comments to approval.

Feb 28, 20267 min read
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Founder's Diary #2: When Your Tool Becomes Your Canvas

We started with invoices. Now we have a wiki, infinite canvas, and smart tables. How a work management tool became a place where creatives think.

Feb 21, 20267 min read
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Studio vs. Agency? Choosing the Right Collaboration Model

Are you freelancing or leading a team? It matters how you set up your workflow. We break down both models — direct collaboration and the three-tier agency system.

Feb 20, 20265 min read
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End the Email Loop: How to Share Creative Work Without Attachments

Stop sending file attachments. A branded client portal replaces email for sharing deliverables, video review with timestamps, and one-click approvals.

Feb 14, 20264 min read
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Founder's Diary #1: Building Trust From The Inside Out

A week of invisible work. No new button, no wow effect — just hundreds of lines so I can say with a clear conscience: trust us with your data.

Feb 14, 20266 min read
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Invoicing for Creatives: Sole Trader vs. Ltd. and What It Means for Your Invoices

What is the difference between invoicing as a sole trader and invoicing through a limited company? What must a Czech invoice contain, when do you need to register for VAT, and how to set it all up in kansei.

Feb 7, 20266 min read
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Why a Client Portal Saves 10 Hours a Week

Constant emails, lost files, and repeated questions about the latest version — a client portal solves all of this. We calculated how much time you actually save.

Feb 5, 20267 min read
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Retainer Template for Monthly Content

A retainer is the most stable form of income for creatives. Check out a proven monthly retainer template for content creation including pricing and scope.

Jan 22, 20268 min read
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5 Mistakes Creatives Make When Invoicing

Invoicing does not have to be a nightmare. Discover the 5 most common mistakes that cost creatives time and money — and how to avoid them.

Jan 8, 20267 min read
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How to Effectively Collect Client Feedback

Client feedback is key to growth, but collecting it effectively is an art. A practical guide for creatives who want better reviews and fewer revisions.

Dec 3, 20257 min read
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Video Production Brief: What Not to Miss

A solid brief is the foundation of every successful video project. Walk through a complete template that saves time and prevents client misunderstandings.

Nov 12, 20256 min read