Create Better Visuals for Your Local Business
Simple Canva guides made for in-person service providers
If you run a salon, studio, shop, or any business that serves your local community, strong visuals can help you attract attention and build trust.
These free starter guides will walk you through the Canva basics, so you can create polished, on-brand graphics without needing design experience.
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Inside the Free Canva Guides
Whether you’re promoting your services, sharing updates on social media, or putting together printed materials like flyers or signage, Canva can help you do it more efficiently, and with far less frustration.
Each guide walks you through the essentials: how to get started in Canva, how to create a simple but consistent brand, how to find and customize the right templates for your needs, and how to stay organized so you’re not constantly starting from scratch.
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Available Canva Guides:
Local & In-Person Services
Not seeing your industry listed?
You can browse all starter guide categories here or check out the general Canva Starter Guide for Small Business Owners if you’re not sure where to begin.
And if your business niche isn’t covered yet, feel free to send me a quick message — I’m always open to suggestions for future guides.