The Last Advertising Agency on Earth
Posted: March 22nd, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Funny Stuff | No Comments »
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Cool Online Magazine for Mountain Bikers!
Posted: March 18th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Really Cool Stuff | No Comments »This is a very well designed online magazine for mountain bikers. It has streaming video on some pages and streaming video for ads too. Great concept!
http://www.imbikemag.com/issue4/
Free Timer — Good for Tracking Client Time!
Posted: March 17th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Free Stuff | No Comments »I ran across this site today and just thought this is a great free tool to keep an instant track of your time on a project. It is very basic, but very useful.
Color Bar Mighty Wallet — This is Cool!
Posted: March 16th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Really Cool Stuff | No Comments »Great Marketing Campaign by Burger King!
Posted: March 16th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Funny Stuff | No Comments »Creative Print Advertisements for Inspiration
Posted: March 16th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Really Cool Stuff | No Comments »These designs are some really nice work of digital illustration.
http://tutzone.net/2010/03/40-smart-creative-print-advertisements.html
CreativePublic is Now on Facebook
Posted: March 16th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Quick Blurbs | No Comments »Follow us on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/creativepublic/337894780686
New Business Videos
Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Business | No Comments »Checkout some of the new business videos on CreativePublic.com
http://www.creativepublic.com/business-videos.php
How to Find Tech (and other) Bargains
Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Resources | No Comments »Most of us love a bargain – but the problem is finding the time to seek them out.
I usually check out a few bargain sites at the beginning of each day to take a look at what is available. For me, this involves mostly computer equipment, electronics, hardware, etc. But I have also found some other super “deals” as well.
Something I do (and you may consider too) is to make a list of the equipment you are looking for and post it near your computer. Mine has items like: external hard drives, new camcorder, and a new keyboard among others.
For example, I just picked up a nice Plantronics Bluetooth Headset for only $24.99 AND free shipping. The same item goes for approximately $65 on Best Buy – a *cool* savings of $40 – nice.
Here are a few “deal” sites that are worth looking into on a regular basis.
Deal Hack – http://www.dealhack.com/index.html
Deal Catcher – http://www.dealcatcher.com/
TechBargains – http://www.techbargains.com/
Woot – http://www.woot.com/
There is a definite “thrill” that comes when finding a good bargain that is perfect for your needs.
Here’s hoping you’ll find a few more (soon).
Most of us love a bargain – but the problem is finding the time to seek them out.
I usually check out a few bargain sites at the beginning of each day to take a look at what is available. For me, this involves mostly computer equipment, electronics, hardware, etc. But I have also found some other super “deals” as well.
Something I do (and you may consider too) is to make a list of the equipment you are looking for and post it near your computer. Mine has items like: external hard drives, new camcorder, and a new keyboard among others.
For example, I just picked up a nice Plantronics Bluetooth Headset for only $24.99 AND free shipping. The same item goes for approximately $65 on Best Buy – a *cool* savings of $40 – nice.
Here are a few “deal” sites that are worth looking into on a regular basis.
Deal Hack – http://www.dealhack.com/index.html
Deal Catcher – http://www.dealcatcher.com/
TechBargains - http://www.techbargains.com/
Woot – http://www.woot.com/
There is a definite “thrill” that comes when finding a good bargain that is perfect for your needs.
Here’s hoping you’ll find a few more (soon).
Are You Making It Easy For Your Design Clients To Buy From You?
Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Business | No Comments »When you ask yourself this question on a regular basis you have a major opportunity to immediately increase your graphic design profits.
Now, let’s see how this might apply to your design business.
A lot of design firms accept checks only. I know my firm did for years.
However, I was surprised when a noticable percentage of people asked if they could pay via credit card or even Paypal.
And these were often for significant amounts.
So guess what?
We changed our systems to accomodate accepting credit cards and Paypal.
And, interestingly they were often paid after normal business hours so it was nice to come into
the office and find an email saying funds have been received.
Another example is in your communications. Can they reach you when and how THEY want to? What about after hours? or on weekends?
So think about at least 2 ways you can make it easier for your customers to buy from you.
And implement these ASAP.
When you ask yourself this question on a regular basis you have a major opportunity to immediately increase your graphic design profits. Now, let’s see how this might apply to your design business.
A lot of design firms accept checks only. I know my firm did for years. However, I was surprised when a noticable percentage of people asked if they could pay via credit card or even Paypal, and these were often for significant amounts. So, we changed our systems to accomodate accepting credit cards and Paypal. Interestingly they were often paid after normal business hours so it was nice to come into the office and find an email saying funds have been received.
Another example is in your communications. Can they reach you when and how THEY want to? What about after hours? or on weekends?
So think about at least 2 ways you can make it easier for your customers to buy from you.
– by Doug Farrick
