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Thanks for the tips! I am just waiting for my video to come back from the editor and can't wait to see how I blew it! :)
Member since: Jul 11, 2007
Last activity: Oct 22, 2009
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Thanks for your thoughts everyone. I'll be taking them back to my group.
Posted Apr 06, 2009 Any tips for developing a business partnership with mulitiple people? a conversation started by Amy Lang -
Hi Robert! What a treat to hear from you - I get your ezine and have for years.
Here's the deal, it's a group of parent educators - there are 5 businesses. There is no "go to" resource for quality parent ed in the Puget Sound area and that's what we want to be.
We're clear that we don't want to be a non-profit, at least not a first.
The idea is that parents will go to our site/contact us when they are looking for parent education. We all have different specialties and easily and confidently refer to one another.
We also offer a "package" deal to businesses and organizations who provide parent ed. As an example, Starbucks could hire us to come in and do a series of monthly parent ed classes for their partners. We'd each take a month and teach about a differnt topic.
Eventually, we think we want to be a referal based network. Meaning, parent educators can pay an annual fee to be a part of our group, however, they have to be referred in by a trustworthy reference. Not just anyone can join.
So, it's a network of parent educators in the puget sound area. We'll be the place parents to to find quality parent ed, all in one spot.
The idea is to form a cooperative and genearate more biz, but we have a higher calling as well - to be a central spot for parents to find quality parent educators.
Thanks!!
Posted Apr 02, 2009 Any tips for developing a business partnership with mulitiple people? a conversation started by Amy Lang -
I am pretty clear that we need to be very "by the book" about this - more than I have with my own solo biz. The more we spell out, the less confusion there will be, no doubt!
I'll check with my girls and get back to you Valerie about the consult! Thanks for offering.
Any thoughts about co-op or collective style businesses?!
Posted Mar 22, 2009 Any tips for developing a business partnership with mulitiple people? a conversation started by Amy Lang -
Thanks - I like the idea of the bonus discount.
Posted Nov 07, 2008 Have you ever run a workshop series? a conversation started by Amy Lang -
Hi Hannah! Mosaic Coffeehouse has a gallery. Amy
Posted Nov 06, 2008 Seeking galleries/ coffee shops to show art a conversation started by Hannah Albert ND -
Thanks for your comments - I think I am going to hold off on doing this - as cool as it is, it doesn't make $$ sense for me right now. Perhaps in a year!
Posted Aug 05, 2008 Is anyone using animations as part of their marketing? a conversation started by Amy Lang -
Hi! I too, was stumped by this - and then when I started calling around, it just got worse. I thought I was being sold at every turn.
Then I found Victoria Hardy, credit card processor of my dreams. Victoria L. Hardy 206-715-5342 VLHARDY@Verizon.net
She explained everything to me in a way I could understand. The machine was free (don't know if that's always the case) and easy to use.
I had about $1000 worth of stuff charged in June and paid $60.
I hope this helps!
Posted Jul 29, 2008 wireless credit card machine/phone etc. a conversation started by Kristine Proctor -
This sounds like a fun and different way to capture attention - the ususal stuff I do is getting boring...
Ravenna is a great location!
Posted Jul 26, 2008 Magic training for Biznik? Opinions, please. a conversation started by Brian Crouch -
Hi! Gina Diamond can most likely help you - she's an eco-coach and this is exactly what she does! You can just look her up on Biznik.
She's great! Hope this helps.
Amy Lang
Posted Jul 22, 2008 Making the Change to a Green Business a conversation started by Adrienne Vernon -
I'm there a lot, actually. They are my main event space. And I know that Biznik folks do events there but don't make dontations for the use of the room, which I happen to think is bad form. And possibly bad Karma.
However, thanks for the idea of hosting an event there - I'll do a Biznik thing this summer.
Posted Jun 05, 2008 Mosaic Coffeehouse needs us! a conversation started by Amy Lang -
Hey! This is great - I particularly like the coaching about how to get my fans to refer to me in a way that might actually end up with some action! Thanks!
Posted Feb 22, 2008 The Bermuda Triangle That Eats Your Referrals by Mark Silver -
This is a really smart solution to yet another thing on my list. I have a great stack of cards gathering dust...now I can put it to work! Amy
Posted Feb 07, 2008 Networking: What To Do With All Of Those Business Cards by Lori Osterberg -
I just say what I do - parent educator - and it usually comes up that I own my own company as conversation progresses. I'm not going to sell anything to anyone if I say I'm the owner of my company. Yawn. All anyone wants to know is what I can do for them - right?!
Posted Dec 22, 2007 SOHO job titles a conversation started by Susan Tilley -
Hi! I want to play too! This is a great idea - and I am sure my stuff could use an update. I'm interested in "up-selling" without bashing people over their heads with it. And as for my talents...I'm good at putting people at ease and managing the crowd.
Thanks Jesse!
Posted Dec 22, 2007 CALLING ALL INDIE TRAINERS!!! a conversation started by Jessie Upp, M.S. -
Hi - contact the Seattle School District's Nutrition Advisory Commitee - they may have some ideas for you (and they may run screaming). Several schools have Nutrition Advisory Committees - Sacajawea, Viewridge, Laurelhurst are the only ones I can think of...
Posted Sep 12, 2007 Best way to get word out in Seattle? a conversation started by Lynn Colwell -
I am a big Mosaic fan! I host all my events there these days. They have great pastries and good coffee and I really like that I can pay them what I believe is fair when it comes to room rental - and for me that's $20 an hour. Check it out! Amy
Posted Sep 12, 2007 Mosaic CoffeeHouse Rocks for Events! (and more) a conversation started by Leif Hansen -
Hi! I am so excited to see your post! Don't know how I can be involved - perhaps you could do a feature each month on Mama owned businesses - we do so many different and crazy things! I'd love to contribute to "Healthy Momma" - but what I do is parent ed, so perhaps not exactly right for what you are after...
Amy www.birdsandbeesandkids.com
PS Northwest Enterprising Moms is a yahoo group you should check out!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 Offered: Exposure for your mom-relevant biz. Wanted: Writers! a conversation started by Brianna Young -
Mosaic Coffeehouse in Wallingford (behind Dick's on 45th) has a meeting space that can probably handle about 20 - and they are donation based - so you pay what you want. I will warn you that they are part of the Church of the Nazarine (they're in the basement) but I checked them out and they are not evengelizing and won't bug anyone about churchy stuff unless asked. They are great people offering up a space to build community.
Posted Jul 23, 2007 Location Location Location. Suggestions for Biznik Events? a conversation started by Leif Hansen
Amy's location
Seattle, Washington 98125
