Sure, we have a degree in business, but the most important point here is that we have owned a small business
for many years and learned from our mistakes.
Dealing with problems in manufacturing/producing your product/service,
your paperwork mountain, the people under you, getting supplies in
a timely fashion, finding the best way of maximizing your
marketing dollars, or something else...Perhaps a good problem to have is
keeping up with demand, but that can still be a problem, you can lose it
by not filling orders promptly.
BUDGETING YOUR TIME
Filling out Department of
Revenue forms, getting permits and licenses, setting payment
options, developing a marketing plan and advertising, creating an
online presence, getting business cards, a brochure, a flyer and
more, take up all your time, that is, when you are
not creating your wonderful product or performing your service.
GETTING DUCKS IN A ROW
Knowing your true costs is essential, you have a product but you may
"go broke" producing and selling at a loss.
QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERING
Who are your customers, why
should they buy your product or service, what need does your product fill, and
do your marketing materials match up with your product/service and what you
want to communicate. How do you get the best
marketing "bang for your buck"?
SETTING PRIORITIES
Using a logical, step-by-step approach reduces headaches. Can you look at your activities as a process that can be monitored and tweaked?
BEING ORGANIZED
How do you set and accomplish small daily tasks that become bigger
items crossed off your to-do list?
Why we do what we do: The simple answer is that we love our work
with those who have a dream they would like to fulfill.
It's satisfying to help someone solve problems that we've encountered and
dealt with in our many years of being in business.
Our costs are low, and we can afford to charge a very reasonable fee.
One never leaves this world with possessions, but serving positive relationships
is a kind of wealth in itself that never dies.
Regarding Turning What You Love To Do Into a Business.
Serving positive relationships is a kind of wealth in itself... if you think about it.
Clients have their own unique situation, we can step in at whatever point is needed.
Some client comments:
"I wanted to start my life coaching services and had no idea where
to begin; earth citizen design helped me with the necessary steps. Colleen helped me formulate a mission statement, designed my
custom logo and color scheme, and helped me with copywriting.
She created a custom website with photos and made me an easy tool to
keep track of client notes. Colleen was very prompt
and efficient at what she did. I continue to enjoy working with her; she's
always available whenever I need to make an update. I would
recommend her to anyone, she's a joy to work with".
Jovita B.
"One of my vendors had promised to create our menus for our new
restaurant...but lo and behold...our restaurant was ready to open
but no menus! Colleen took my Word document (with numerous
spelling errors) and created stylish menus that matched our logo
and business cards for both our bar and our restaurant in record
time. We loved them and I could cross one more things off my list
before opening day!"
Jim W.
"I had been painting for other contractors but wanted to go out on
my own. I knew nothing about computers but I knew how to
paint. Colleen helped me to set up an Excel file so that I
can make a quote to a customer and keep track of income and
expenses. I can print quotes with my logo on demand or email
them as pdf files, which I didn't know how to do before
Colleen helped me.
The logo she created I really like, and
now I have letterheads and business cards...I'm so much
farther ahead than I was a few months ago. Next, we'll
be working on a web site and social media. also stuff I knew
nothing about. Colleen has such a creative eye and so much
experience about the details of business, I recommend her
wholeheartedly!""
Tim H.
"I wanted to start marketing myself to churches as a Women's
speaker. I didn't know where to start, I only knew that I had a
goal. Colleen was wonderful in helping me to figure out my
priorities and get my plans off the ground. She has great
instincts and experience in the areas I feel I lack...so it was
wonderful teamwork!"
Rev. Kathy T.
Starting a conversation is easy and guaranteed to be useful.
But no "shiny shoes" here, if you are looking for an expensive, high-powered,
glitzy consultant, look elsewhere.
Remember, no obligation, even if you ask lots of questions.
