Amy's Biz Talk posts

Need a Gardener Referral...

I'm looking for an inexpensive gardener (or landscaper? anyone that can do this) To remove a bunch of things from our backyard in Seattle (small trees, a little bit of grass, basically clear the space for us). And haul away! Anyone have someone good?

Thanks!

Create a Business Plan To Go

I recently started reading a great new book: My So-Called Freelance Life by Michelle Goodman. I'm only 2 chapters in, and I already know that it is going to be a great resource for me.

One of the first things she suggests doing is to create a "Business Plan To Go". Now I've been freelancing full-time for over a year and a half. I've been told that business plans are a good idea, but it never seemed to be necessary for me. Well, I've now been convinced that the "To Go" version is a good idea. And if I make it public, I think I'll hold myself more accountable.

The rules: 1. Create a list of 3 realistic goals for the next year 2. Outline a game plan for each 3. Give each item a start date and a deadline

So here it goes!

Call Me Amy Design Business Plan To Go:

1. Get out and self-promote.
2. Gain new clients in: Green businesses, non-profits, brides (wedding invites)
3. Become financially independent

The details on all of this can be found on my blog.

Post yours here!

How do you thank your clients?

I've always known that I owe my business success to my clients that keep coming back and also send their friends and clients my way. I realized that I have never taken the time to thank any of them with more than a simple "thank you" email. So this year I decided to send out Thanksgiving postcards. Each one will have my hand written "thanks!" note and be hand addressed.

How do you thank your clients?