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I picked up this brochure at Green Drinks.
If you are looking for a way to give back to the greater community, check out http://www.blueearth.org. It's the Blue Earth Alliance, supporting the power of photographic storytelling and motivating society to make positive changes.
Thought some of our photographic community might appreciate this resource.
Blessings, Amy
As I'm looking at my selling points and pluses, I began to wonder...what IS a good number of hits per month?
I seem to be averaging 500-750 per month. Is that low? medium? high? I know it's not extra high and maybe not even high but I don't know what to measure it against.
As I begin to negotiate some deals and market myself more, it would be great to know if that is a good number? More certainly wouldn't be bad...and more comments would def. be good.
Feedback? Thanks!
So our lovely Stephanie Toler is a house specialist.
Who has a recommendation for green OFFICE/COMMERCIAL cleaning service? This is for a 3 floor office building in Redmond.
Many thanks!
In my recent post about filling out random directories, I said The Reporter from the eastside contacted me for advertising and passed me on to their article contact person.
So the gal calls me back today and said they like my credentials and if I wanted to publish an article in their special go green section, I had to purchase advertising.
Huh?
Aren't they supposed to pay ME, ideally, for giving them content contribution for their paper? I mean, without the articles, all you have is a paper full of ads.
Purchase advertising for the privilege of them including my article? Whatever. I understand paying for ad but I"m so not going to buy advertising with them just so they will put my article in their paper. They should be paying me for contributing to their readership content, yes?
Is this a common practice with newspapers?
Greetings-
I have tried repeatedly to no avail to post my revised logo.
I have tried 150 px on largest side and smaller. It is a jpeg. It still won't post...says it's updated and then only shows my name.
I've posted a few times in response to a logo issue thread on About Biznik but getting no response on my sad wittle wogo pwight so I'm coming here to beg for your assistance :)
Thank you so much!
I just got a call about my business resulting from one of the many random green online directories I have filled out over time!
It was the Reporter newspaper, the local community paper for Bellevue, Kirkland, and several other cities. Key words here being eastside cities (for me anyway!).
Granted, the call was to see if I wanted to advertise with them in their special green issue. I mentioned I wasn't interested in that but was available for interviews. She said there is opportunity for writing articles and gave me the contact.
So that's an advertising call that I turned into a better kind of promotional opportunity for myself. Pretty good eh?
I put a call into the contact with my referral source so we'll see what happens!
Moral of the story being...fill out those random directories, or as our LA Communicatrix says "Proliferate the internet!" You never know what will come of it!
Hey everyone!
Elizabeth Lee recently turned me on to this amazing list called Help A Reporter. WOWEE!
Basically, this cool PR guy Peter Shankman sends out a daily email with all the topics reporters and other various people are looking to cover in various media ways. Calls for interviews, experts, writers on topics and the like.
The daily list is formatted very well. First, there is a list of all the calls for. If you see something eye-catching, you can scroll down for details. If you don't see something that day, just hit delete and you're on to your next email.
On the other hand, if you DO see something you like, you contact the person listed and see what happens from there! It's a great opportunity for more exposure, spreading the word of your great expertise and so forth. The topics are wide and varying so it's totally worth your time!
Peter is funny too. He starts the list off with a very brief update on his happenings, usually it's funny. And, if you ever have a call for something, he might be a good contact for you as well!
Today's funny story: A realtor who is subscribed unsubbed yesterday, complaining that there was never anything for him. Well, TODAY there just happened to be a Call for Realtor!
So, hang in there on the list. You never know what day might be your payoff day!
Sub at: http://www.helpareporter.com
Greetings Seattleites :)
I posted an event for walk and talk for Tuesday but no one has RSVP'd yet. I've seen dog walking events be successful but maybe it's cuz of the dogs?
Lookin for some feedback.
Figure I"m not the only indie here who needs exercise and prefers not doing it solo and I need others to help me with accountability so that is why I posted the event so I would for sure get out and walk.
Are others interested if it were a diff. day and/or time? 2 others have indicated eve times would be better.
I have seen the dog walking events in day I think and have attendance. What if dogs were invited too?
I also have a personal trainer scheduled to come in and give us some tippers and a little guidance for some fun.
Your feedback is much appreciated! THanks!
I need to exercise walk on a regular basis. I do this better with others. I figured I am not the only one with this challenge.
So...who is interested in a weekly biz walk and talk at greenlake? Follow up could be a stretching segment as a cool down.
I also thought that perhaps some of our personal trainers might like to make guest appearances - like a different one each week perhaps? - and lead an exercise or two. Maybe lead the conversation as we are walking?
You don't have to commit to weekly. I figure if I commit to a weekly event online, it will get me walking regularly!
What days and times are preferable for you? Me - mornings, days flexible. Not Sundays.
Greetings-
A client has an asian art panel that needs some minor chip and paint repair.
I'm not sure what the composite is below the paint - looks grainy like cement but lighter. Paint looks like enamel?
The paint is a matte black and metallic gold.
I thought about repairing it myself but if I can have a pro do it, that would be so much better! If I did do it myself, I was thinking super glue and some of my acrylic paints - but don't know how it would match. Eeek.
Know anyone who can fix this - or where to take it to get advice?
Many blessings, Amy
Anyone from north end down towards West Seattle want to carpool tonite to the meeting?
I am in Greenlake. You could be coming from north of me, passing by me or I might be passing by you on the way. I'll be taking 99 down to the WS bridge.
Give a call... 818-9102
I thought our admin freelancers here might benefit from this short term contract opening if anyone is looking for some pickup work.
Good networking opportunity for future opportunities as well. Once someone works with you, they are likely to think of you again for future needs!
This was referred by my friend Kimberly Price, who works there already, so feel free to name drop :)
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UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY (EOE) LOANED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS
Application Deadline: June 30, 2008
United Way of King County is seeking highly organized administrative professionals to join a highly focused and successful fundraising team for the 2008 Annual Campaign. The positions (approximately 2) are temporary beginning August 26, 2008 and ending December 12, 2008. Selected individuals will have an opportunity to help UWKC achieve a vital goal that greatly benefits our entire community through assisting Loaned Executives (LE) by scheduling speakers for campaign events, providing computer and database support to the LEs, maintaining inventories of campaign materials, and perform additional clerical/administrative duties as needed.
Candidates must have the following: •Positive attitude, team player, flexible •Effective verbal and written communication skills •Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access and Excel, and strong typing skills •Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and perform under stressful conditions •Strong Customer Service orientation •Basic math skills • ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Please send cover letter and resume that address your experience in the following areas: • Interpersonal, teamwork and time management • Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Access and Outlook • Administrative experience
This is a full time/40 hours per week position with a 17 week commitment from August 26 -December 12, 2008. Compensation for this position is $16/hr.
No vacations will be authorized during the 17 week period.
Note: Temporary employees do not receive UWKC benefits such as medical, dental, vacation and sick leave. EOE.
To apply for this position please submit your resume and cover letter to our website at www.uwkc.org
Just giving a heads up to Portlanders that I've scheduled another happy hour at Mint!
It's this month so come on down!
I'm working on a PR release and need a bit o help. I am happy to promote you with my PR release and on my site.
In exchange, I offer my interior styling and consulting services. See my website for more information on what I do!
Thank you! Amy
word. 39 years ago today, I gave me mums a nice early start to the day at 6:30 in the morning!
39 on 29...is there some kind of numerical significance to that? heh.
I'll be at BizChatz with Howard and peeps today. What a great way to celebrate!
Tonite I go SALSA!!
Thank you everyone for making my biz life so awesome and helping me grow so much!
Greetings- Looking for a printer who does eco friendly printing - i know most now at least have the option - that is in the South end, such as Kent, etc.
Colleague is looking for a green printer for her biz. She'll be opening 5 locations eventually so this is a BIG client in the long run!
Blessings, Amy
Hey all -
just want to give a heads up that the PDX event at Mint is posted and waiting for your RSVPs!
Look forward to seeing you there :)
Hey Portlanders!
How did you like the Blitz venue?
Are you interested in future happy hours there? If not, have you come into a place you like better?
Checking in with you all, now that things are getting reved up there :)
Hey My Biznik Buddies!
So now that my first article is up on Examiner.com, I am want to get the commentary going in the comments section.
In addition, I posted a poll in the article.
You know some people - they like to jump on the wagon once it's started rolling so it would be great if some of you would fly by my article and drop in a comment - and, if you are a guy, if you could leave your vote, that would be super awesome.
And yes, I will start writing articles and tips for Biznik too. A girl has got to pace herself!
Thank you for all your awesome articles here on Biznik. They are invaluable!
Blessings, Amy
HOLY MOLY I'm excited!
Thanks to Laura Vescey, one of our own, and blogger for the Examiner Seattle online, I am now the official Eco Design blogger for the Examiner Seattle!!
I've got a bio up but I think it could be better so I'm looking for feedback. The final sentence is just fun trivia - several of the bloggers have them in theirs. I think it's a fun feature of each person's bio.
Here is what is have up:
Amy Woidtke is a sustainable decor stylist and consultant. Her business is EcoKind Design. With an environment passion, degrees in psychology and graphic design, she has been designing, decorating and helping people for over 20 years. She's also a dancing, community-oriented, rescue-kitten foster mama.
What got nixed from my original bio was the bit about being a self educated decor stylist. I put the graphic degree in b/c it did help with my skills but most of my talent is just natural and through self education.
Do you think I should nix the GD bit and put in the self educating bit? I am thinking of what makes me credible in eyes of people who don't know me.
Maybe: "With a degree in psychology, a natural talent and lots of self-educating, she has been helping people...." ???
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