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3 Ways You’re Hiding in Your Business

When I spoke with Andrea and Jonathan, they said they'd launched their design practice almost 8 months ago. They were struggling to meet clients and getting frustrated. I took a look at their … [Read more...] about 3 Ways You’re Hiding in Your Business

Filed Under: Best Business Practices, Marketing Strategies, Success Habits, Website Design & Marketing Tagged With: Business Development, Getting More Business, Marketing Strategies, Networking, Social networking

Stop Doing TOO Much: The ONLY 3 Activities You Need to Get More Business

Are you one of those business owners that likes to brag about how busy you are? Do you get a kind of insane sense of satisfaction by being on a hamster wheel of business activities none of which … [Read more...] about Stop Doing TOO Much: The ONLY 3 Activities You Need to Get More Business

Filed Under: Best Business Practices, Business Development, Marketing Strategies Tagged With: Marketing Strategies, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social networking, Time Management

10 Top Tips to Boost Your Visibility on LinkedIn

With over 300 million registered users, and 33% of the professional workforce on LinkedIn, it is the network of choice for B2B success. The average age of a LinkedIn user is over 35, and there are … [Read more...] about 10 Top Tips to Boost Your Visibility on LinkedIn

Filed Under: LinkedIn Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing Tagged With: Business Development, Lead Generation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social networking, Success Habits

Networking Tips: 3 Wickedly Simple Ways to Red Carpet Ready Your Conversations

One of the toughest things about networking is knowing what to say. And I don't mean the usual "blah, blah, blah" about your business. I mean being both interested and interesting so that you'll be … [Read more...] about Networking Tips: 3 Wickedly Simple Ways to Red Carpet Ready Your Conversations

Filed Under: Marketing Strategies Tagged With: Business Development, Business Success, Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social networking

Facebook Marketing Strategy: 5 Fast and Effective Ways to Engage Your Fans on Facebook

Facebook may be fun for personal interaction but it requires strategy, tools, and shortcuts to be effective for your business. Engagement with your fans on a consistent and persistent basis is vital … [Read more...] about Facebook Marketing Strategy: 5 Fast and Effective Ways to Engage Your Fans on Facebook

Filed Under: Facebook Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing Tagged With: Business Development, Facebook, Getting More Business, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social networking

The Power of One: How to Make Social Easy on Facebook

When you are getting started on Facebook for your business,(yes, there are still many folks who aren't on board) one of the most challenging tendencies to overcome is acting as if you are speaking to … [Read more...] about The Power of One: How to Make Social Easy on Facebook

Filed Under: Best Business Practices, Facebook Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing Tagged With: Business Development, Facebook, Getting More Business, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social networking

5 Really Great Reasons NOT to Join Another Group: Networking Success Tips

Did you drink the Koolaid? Are you convinced that just by having a group logo or name attached to your online profile on Linkedin or Facebook that you are somehow more desirable. Do you believe this … [Read more...] about 5 Really Great Reasons NOT to Join Another Group: Networking Success Tips

Filed Under: Best Business Practices, Business Development, Facebook Marketing, LinkedIn Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Referral Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Success Habits, Twitter Marketing Tagged With: Business Development, Business Success, Business Tips, Lead Generation, Networking, Social networking, Success Habits, Success Tips

5 Fast & Fun Ways to Stay Top Of Mind with Your Customers

In this day and age of multimedia channels, social networks, email inundation and smart phones, it can be darned near impossible to stay in front of your customer. They are as overwhelmed as you are. … [Read more...] about 5 Fast & Fun Ways to Stay Top Of Mind with Your Customers

Filed Under: Best Business Practices, Business Development, Developing Your Brand, Marketing Strategies, Melissa Galt, Referral Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Success Habits Tagged With: Business Development, Getting More Business, Marketing Strategies, Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social networking

The Irrelevance of Social Media: Chasing Nothing

A couple of week's ago I got a long awaited invitation to pinterest. (Oh and if you've no clue what that is, it is a social media network devoted solely to sharing images, sans text.) I say long … [Read more...] about The Irrelevance of Social Media: Chasing Nothing

Filed Under: Best Business Practices, Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Melissa Galt, Referral Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Success Habits Tagged With: Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social networking

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➡️ When it comes to crafting project agreement ➡️ When it comes to crafting project agreements with clients, I want you and your bottom line protected. 

I also want you to have peace of mind with every single client, and I want your clients to feel confident about working with you. 
This security can be provided with the right letter of agreement. 

🎙️So today, I am diving into how to craft a clear and cohesive letter of agreement that will provide the protection and clarity needed for a great working relationship with your clients.

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The right letter of agreement will outline✍️al The right letter of agreement will outline✍️all stipulations, clauses, and information that you and your client need to set up a positive and professional project timeline. 

✅ Having one is so crucial for a smooth design process, yet creating the right agreement can be overwhelming. 

In today’s episode of The Affluent Creative, I will walk you through my process for what to include in your letter of agreement to protect your profits while providing the clarity and confidence that your clients need.

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When client inquiries start to dry up, the kneejer When client inquiries start to dry up, the kneejerk response for many designers is to go straight to panic mode. Economic uncertainties are bound to happen, but they shouldn’t dictate the trajectory of your creative business. 

➡️ What you think about you bring about–and if you’re thinking only about the worst, that is all you’ll see! 

Tune into today’s episode of The Affluent Creative for my strategies for maintaining positivity and stability even in an economic downturn.

🎙️Listen In → Episode 52. 
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In an ever-changing world, understanding how to th In an ever-changing world, understanding how to thrive as a creative in any economy is essential. 

➡️ This week on The Affluent Creative, I am diving into the importance of networking, knowing your numbers, and staying positive when you are faced with an inquiry dry spell. 

Tune in to learn how to navigate economic uncertainty and emerge victorious.

Listen In → Episode 53. 
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🗣️Word of Mouth marketing is limited and unpr 🗣️Word of Mouth marketing is limited and unpredictable particularly when economic uncertainty is happening. 

Igniting reliable marketing engines that run inside your business 24/7/365 is the key to keeping your profit pipeline filled. 

Find out how you can claim your very own marketing scorecard and take charge of your pipeline here.
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➡️ There are 20 Keys to Effective Client Commu ➡️ There are 20 Keys to Effective Client Communication. You’re likely doing over half of them already, but ARE YOU USING ALL OF THEM? 

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