How to treat your own organization like a client.
The shoemaker’s children go barefoot. This old idiom essentially means we neglect the things closest to us. As an agency, we know from experience that it’s hard to prioritize internal projects when it is our duty to provide a service to others. Despite it being a challenge, investing in your own development is essential to […]
Creating a Project Timeline Template
Often times, it is easy to take on a job prior to researching the work that is being requested. Making sure you are paying attention to your team, the deadline and the budget are all things to consider when planning your project prior to starting. After all, the typical assumption is that timelines are to […]
The Good and the Bad of Being an Entrepreneur
My story is not unlike a number of entrepreneurs: it starts with an entry-level job and entry-level pay, a sea of 8’x10’ cubicles and—most importantly—a breaking point. But what truly sets me apart is my journey from then to now. It’s made up of desperation, determination and a few essential mistakes that were instrumental in […]
5 Guidelines for Award Winning Emails
Oh, the dreaded email. Whether starting at a new company, or bringing on a new client into your existing company, that same middle school “don’t mess up because everyone is watching” mentality is always lingering. A flubbed email will be added to your permanent record and can come up at any time to haunt you. Usually […]
How to Build Lasting, Healthy Relationships with Clients
Whether you choose to believe it or not, the relationships you have with your clients say more about your company than almost anything else. Forming these relationships seems simple on the surface, but they take time, effort and patience from both sides. The relationships you build are an essential component to not only your success, […]
First client meeting ever? Better be on your best behavior.
Meeting with clients can seem intimidating at first, especially if this is the first time you are meeting face to face. Maintaining client relationships and making a good impression is key to gaining a new business and keeping a current client happy. Remember these points and you will make it through any meeting! 1. PREPARE […]
It’s Ok to Say No, Trust Me
As a young entrepreneur, you may be inclined to take on any new business you can get your hands on. Fighting in the trenches and taking whatever comes your way shows great ambition and is sometimes necessary to keep the lights on. However, there will come a time when you have to utter that one […]
It’s Ok to Say No, Trust Me
As a young entrepreneur, you may be inclined to take on any new business you can get your hands on. Fighting in the trenches and taking whatever comes your way shows great ambition and is sometimes necessary to keep the lights on. However, there will come a time when you have to utter that one […]