Monthly Archives for September 2014
A Common Mistake in Growing Your Business
2014.09.25 by Prescott Perez-Fox
When we first start out in business, we want to do as much work as we can. Each new project is a new chance to build an ongoing relationship, to add something to the portfolio, and of course to collect … Continue reading
The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 24 with Word-of-Mouth Marketing Guru Saul Colt
2014.09.22 by Prescott Perez-Fox
Saul Colt (@SaulColt) is one of the world’s leaders in word-of-mouth marketing. Over the years, he’s bolstered the reputations of his companies and clients by connecting audiences with brands, and by making people think, laugh, and cry. A well-known and … Continue reading
Pricing Guideline for Non-Standard Services
2014.09.18 by Prescott Perez-Fox
There’s often debate about how much we as creative pros should charge for our services. Assuming you have settled on an hourly rate for design, video editing, writing, etc., you may now ask about those other aspects of running your … Continue reading
The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 23, Building a Business While Traveling The World, with guest Christina Canters
2014.09.15 by Prescott Perez-Fox
Christina Canters (@cjcanters) is an architect-turned-entrepreneur who left her native Melbourne, Australia to travel the world as she builds her new consulting and teaching business, Design Draw Speak. This conversation focuses on travel, as well as the mindset and preparation … Continue reading
Pro Tip for Hiring and Creative Workplace Culture
2014.09.11 by Prescott Perez-Fox
When adding new members to your team there’s often a fair amount of training required. This is especially true of younger workers who may not have the practical experience in your particular field. The tip here is actually a question. … Continue reading
The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 22 with Graphic Designer and Entrepreneur Brandy Shea
2014.09.08 by Prescott Perez-Fox
Brandy Shea (@MileOneCreative) is the founder of Mile One Creative, an independent design practice serving entrepreneurs and small business owners with brand development and marketing design. In addition to her design services, Brandy recently created the Quality Thrives project, an … Continue reading
Level-Up Strategy for Starting a Project Right
2014.09.04 by Prescott Perez-Fox
When meeting a new client, there’s often nervousness and questions in your mind about how smoothly the project will go. Even if the client seems committed to the project at hand, it’s hard to tell if everything will go well … Continue reading
The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 21 with User Experience Designer Walé Ogundipe
2014.09.01 by Prescott Perez-Fox
Walé Ogundipe (@kopasetik) is a user experience designer who has worked in a variety of creative professions including the music industry, broadcasting, marketing, film & video, and now online and mobile application development. Lately, he’s been involved in several hackathons … Continue reading