Archive for October, 2007
Just Listen
One of the hardest parts of being a business owner is learning how to communicate effectively. This doesn’t just means being able to ask clients questions regarding their design and printing. It means also listening when something is wrong. Recently, a client of mine had some worries regarding the outcome of a project. While I [...]
helpful issue for entrepreneurs
Just a quick note – I was flipping through the current issue of HOW Design magazine over the weekend and I strongly suggest picking up a copy if you’re considering going into business for yourself. Even you aren’t ready now, grab it and hang on to it. It covers everything from marketing, testimonials from other [...]
publishing your client list?
As I acquire more projects and more portfolio pieces, I continuously try to keep my website updated. It offers viewers the chance to always see some new work and it allows me to exhibit a wide variety of projects. In my industry, it seems to be standard to publish your client list along with your [...]
Keeping Busy
Lately, things have been going really well for 13thirtyone. I’ve gained a lot of exposure in my community, am maintaining great relationships with my current clients and have had several new clients come through the door. Needless to say, all of the above mixed with networking, marketing, billing, designing and having a personal life is [...]
work sample: wedding
*©2007, 13thirtyone Design LLP. All rights reserved. One of the services I like to provide to clients is the design of wedding invitations. I really like working on these projects as they’re so personal and I’m honored to be apart of someone’s big day. I’ve been working with a bride who just got married this [...]
check this out
Even though it’s not on newsstands until next month, HOW Design already put our business cards up on their website. Be sure to take a look: http://www.howdesign.com/dc/features/bizcards.asp
Blog for Business
Blogging For Your Business A trend that’s become a major marketing tool for businesses recently is blogging. We’ve all heard of it and, unfortunately, some of us directly relate it to the horror stories we’ve heard about My Space. However, blogging is actually a very powerful method of promoting a business. They allow a more [...]
email campaigns
As a marketing tool, I send out email newsletters. These emails are often filled with news about 13thirtyone or tips and tricks for the business owner when it comes to self-promotion. So many people are using this method of marketing now that it’s difficult to continuously invent interesting topics – epsecially topics that people will [...]
what’s with all the portfolio sites?
When I first started trying to promote my services, I signed up with Portfolios.com. It’s a well-known portfolio site which is part of the Create Network – hence, where Create Magazine comes from. While I’ve gotten a few inquiries and a few jobs from posting my portfolio on this site, I’ve also received a wonderful [...]
Dealing With Competition
Competition, in my mind, is always a good thing. It pushes us along and keeps us on our toes. Being in a suburb of the Twin Cities, the market I live in is currently saturated with graphic/website design firms, agencies, and freelancers. So how does a person make their mark while so many others are [...]
