Networking: 2 Minute Training #7: Know Your Intro, But Tell A Story
Networking functions are a great opportunity for you to increase the exposure of your business. You stand up in front of a crowd of interested individuals, and talk about your business, what makes your products or services the very best in your industry, and generally get them excited about what you do, and what you can do for their business or their clients.
Networking: 2 Minute Training #6: Sit On the Outside for Maximum Visibility and Hearing
When you attend a networking function, like a leads group meeting or chamber of commerce dinner, did you know that your placement can positively or negatively affect your business? By simply choosing carefully and paying attention closely to the location where you sit, you can reach a larger audience, and allow the captive audience to hear everything you have to say. Continue reading “Networking: 2 Minute Training #6: Sit On the Outside for Maximum Visibility and Hearing” »
See the Real World from the Graphic Designer’s Point of View
Ever wonder what things would be like if the whole world was treated like some clients treat their graphic designers? Have a little peek at this video.
Just for the record, no client that has ever treated me like this will ever be spoken of by name. However, a spotlight of certain clients may be on the horizon. Would you like YOUR business to be spotlighted? Let us know
Networking: 2 Minute Training #4: Have an Ice Breaker on Hand, and Follow Up
For some people, networking is still work. There are lots of introverts out there, and people who just don’t have an easy time meeting new people. One of the main points of networking is to meet new people, and start the relationship that will help them to get those business contacts. One of the easiest ways to get a conversation rolling, and start the friendly atmosphere is by having an icebreaker on hand. Continue reading “Networking: 2 Minute Training #4: Have an Ice Breaker on Hand, and Follow Up” »
Networking: 2 Minute Training (special edition!): A Pen You Can Write With
You just met a great graphic designer— Incredible knowledge of his field and yours, business sense and a great personality. You take their card, a thick, slick, glossy masterpiece of printed graphic design built at 2-1/2 by 4″. You pull out your pen
Ok, this isn’t a business card, per se, but it is a pretty cool reference to perhaps the most popular mention of business cards in pop culture — that scene from American Psycho. A movie which I haven’t actually even seen.
Have you seen that movie? let us know your thoughts.
Presentations: 2 Minute Training #2: Bring Sugary Snacks
When presenting to a client for an extended period of time (45 minutes or longer), you may start to notice that even the most lively of presentations will start to lose people’s attention. There’s simply no way around it, shy of requiring them to do major physical activities.
OK, admittedly, not the greatest title for this post. However, this is the main issue I faced today with a clients’ materials.
We built an Excel invoice sheet for one of our great customers The Right Moves. With several equations built into the forms for ease of use and functionality,
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