A client workflow sheet makes life as a designer (or any field where you work with clients), easier. When I bring on a new client, a workflow sheet is the first thing I grab. It helps keep the conversation with the client organized and makes it 100% easier for you to stay on track when […]
In any relationship, communication is key. Communicating with your clients can be a daunting thought. Sometimes you get a client with exquisite communication skills, and other times your client may lack the description and timing of getting back to your inquiries. It’s important in both situations to stay professional in your exchanges and pay attention […]
2019 is here, ready or not! It’s at this point each year that I begin to re-evaluate my businesses to see where they are headed and if it aligns with my vision of the future. Creating goals is necessary to expand your business and to make sure that it is headed in the direction you […]
**A little backstory** I stumbled into graphic design. A professor in college gave me a compliment and then an opportunity and I took it and ran. I originally wanted to go to school for music producing – but I took my first graphic course and I was easily swayed. It took me several years to […]
When the seasons change it’s a good idea to think about investing the time to evaluate the way your business worked the past few months. Some people do it more often, and some less often. But best results are if you check in on your business every few months. Allowing for a few months gives […]
Let’s face it. There are some days, weeks, months where we aren’t feeling it. Work might be the last thing on our minds or we are trying SO hard to stay motivated. I’ve been there, and I’m sure I’ll be there again. It is EASY to loose motivation. Especially if you’re like me and your […]
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Without a doubt the last year has been a lot of work. Re-branding, new products, all new sections. Phew! I’m glad that this is just about ready to wrap up. Last night I was thinking about all of the work that went into building this business: the creation, the planning, the execution of plans, the […]