Doing Everything by Hand
Before Giggio, managing the administrative side of Nick's career was time-consuming and cumbersome. 'I used to do everything by hand,' Nick recalls. 'I had a Microsoft Word template for invoices and contracts. It would take days, sometimes weeks, to send, receive and finalise contracts by post.' Running his entire business from a single computer was also a constant risk. 'If my computer broke down or got stolen, my entire business would be gone.'
Going Cloud-Based
The idea of moving to a cloud-based system initially made Nick hesitant - he wasn't fully comfortable storing everything online. Once he switched to Giggio, those concerns quickly faded. 'Giggio has given me control over my business from anywhere in the world,' Nick explains. 'I can send out contracts from the back of a taxi or even while sitting on a sunbed on holiday. I now have access to all my information 24/7 from any device.'
Favourite Features
The ease and speed with which Giggio handles contracts and invoices is something Nick particularly values. Before Giggio, he manually filled out and tracked invoices in a book. Now, with a few clicks, he can send out professional contracts and receive digital confirmations within minutes.
“The dashboard is very clear, concise and user-friendly. Giggio saves me time, and time is money.
Launching a Second Business
Thanks to Giggio, Nick reclaimed valuable hours he once spent on paperwork - time he used to launch Hat Trick Creative. 'In the last few years, Giggio has given me the time to set up my second business, which has been financially and creatively rewarding,' Nick says. 'Show business is made up of two words - show and business. The business side is often the boring bit, but Giggio allows me to manage it easily, so I can focus on delivering a great performance.'
Advice for Fellow Performers
Nick's advice for anyone considering Giggio is clear: 'For anyone booking more than four shows a month, Giggio will be one of the best investments you ever make.' With Giggio streamlining his business, Nick is free to focus on what he does best - creating memorable experiences that leave audiences talking for years to come.
Thanks to Nick for taking the time to talk to us. You can read more about his work
here