From Admin Overload to One-Stop Simplicity
'When I started three years ago, I was cobbling everything together using Google apps and manual processes,' Emily recalls. 'For my brain, I just wanted everything in one place.' Before Giggio, every step of Emily's admin was manual - from building invoices to chasing payments and managing bookings. As her business grew, so did the friction. 'I wanted a single place to manage my business,' Emily says. 'That's exactly what I found in Giggio.'
The Power of Card Payments
What really changed everything? Turning on Giggio Payments. 'It was revolutionary,' Emily explains. 'I used to manually track every transaction, but now it's streamlined. Automated invoices, instant receipts, and everything logged in one place.' Clients now receive payment links directly via email, pay securely by card, and receive instant receipts - all with minimal effort from Emily. 'It's a couple of clicks instead of a whole admin process.'
Looking the Part
Beyond saving time, card payments elevated her brand image. 'It's made me look like I mean business,' Emily says. 'The emails look polished with my logo, everything feels cohesive. Clients see that and feel confident they're in safe hands.' This increased professionalism builds trust, especially during the early stages of communication with new clients.
“Now I can send a booking link and get a deposit in 30 minutes. It's helped me secure more bookings, more reliably.”
From 10 to 70+ Bookings
The results speak for themselves - from 10 bookings in her first year to 70+ in 2025. That includes sending trusted deputy violinists to cover demand when she's already booked. 'They've literally thanked me for how easy it is to book,' Emily says of her clients. 'Some even leave reviews before I've performed because the process is so smooth.'
Built for Creative Entrepreneurs
'I'm a performer. But practically speaking, I'm also a business,' Emily explains. 'And I'm a parent of three so I need my business to run smoothly.' Giggio's automation has allowed Emily to focus on what she does best - delivering unforgettable musical performances, without the stress of backend operations dragging her down.
Beyond the Music
As Emily continues to grow Yorkshire Violinist, she's also launched a new platform to support her clients beyond their wedding soundtrack. 'I've just launched the Brides in Harmony podcast and community to help couples navigate wedding planning without the overwhelm.' Find out more at:
yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony
Many thanks to Emily for taking the time to talk to us. You can read more about her work
here
...and follow her on Instagram here:
@yorkshireviolinist
