Amy's Biz Talk posts

Shopping Carts & Data Bases Recommendations?

greetings!

anyone have any referrals for shopping cart or data base programs?

thanks so much! amy

Domain Reg and Hosting Revisited

hi-

since i am doing web design now, i am gathering more input on good domain registrars and hosters.

who has used what?

did you like them?

how user-friendly were they?

what were the costs for registering and hosting?

thanks for you input!

blessings, amy

Lunch for Your Soul

A fabulous luncheon every month, complete with wonderful speakers, vendors, prizes, and buffet luncheon on the water in ballard.

also a great networking opportunity with more great folk!

come have lunch and listen to the talk or get a vendor table and network your business too!

http://thebroadview.com/lunch.htm

i go every month - its always fabulous!

Sustainable Domains, Hosting and Marketing

I just came across these links for sustainable services: www.sustainabledomains.com www.sustainablemarketing.com

Your usage is offset by the purchase of wind power, etc. with proceeds from the monies paid for the services.

This is huge for those of us wishing to be as sustainable as possible with our businesses...or even if we just want to dip our feet in sustainable waters ;)

Prices are reasonable and decently comparable to other services.

AND you get the usual web building software, etc. with the services too like the other domain, host, etc. sites offer.

Cool beans! or rather, Cool-er Planet! ;)

Trying out the blog google-style

Google's blog system seems to be pretty cool. i even got to customize my colors and typefaces which make it sort of like a webpage for me..i'm using this blog specifically for my design business.

not sure how often i'll use it...it's a good place to start though and i can put my portfolio pics up on it too! good for me until i decide what to do and who to go with for a website.

check it out! http://spiritandsouldesign.blogspot.com/

given the limited choice of type, i am quite pleased with how it turned out!

feedback welcome, of course!

Now Offering Sustainable Product Options!

Greetings All!

I am pleased to announce my dedication to offering sustainable product options in my business.

For those wishing to lessen their footprint on the planet, or if you have chemical sensitivities, this is the option for you!

I even have a green printing option for graphic design!

Hope to see you all soon!

Blessings, Amy

Biznik Connects Old Friends!

Oh my! I just received note from one of our newest members, Didier Chassaing, who is a friend from about 20 years ago! We had lost touch and he found my name when he joined just now.

Bet you didn't know you'd be a reuniting old friends! From across the world even!

So, everyone, meet Didier. He is an absolute gentleman and superb host!

THANK YOU Biznik!!!! Amy

Workshop topic: Organizing 101??

Is there interest in this type of workshop?

If so, what specifics about getting organized, de-cluttering, etc. are you interested in learning about?

Blessings, Amy

Recommendations for Web Host/Builder??

Greetings-

It's time to put a website in motion so i seek recommendations...

at current, i am looking for low to no cost web hosting and building tools. my knowledge of html is limited so a build assistant that is easy to work with is much appreciated. i have done a site before and found the build tools incredibly annoying and difficult to work with.

i know some sites are free but the small print says they own the rights to your materials - or something like that - and i want to retain ownership.

perhaps i am only dreaming that this option exists. please feel free to inform me, as i am obviously limited in my information!

blessings and prosperity to all, amy

Construction Contractor Needed

Greetings-

Any recommendations for a contractor? I am doing a design project for a small coffee house and we need a few things done:

Floor leveling - either for pergo install or level with concrete pour/stain.

Counter Revise - Rip out half of existing counter and extend remaining. Add top to existing bases and possibly re-do other bases.

Anticipate this project beginning in the next month or so.

Thanks!! Amy

Apple Powerbook - Experiences? Sellling Yours?

hi-

finding the increasing need to have my design software/computer on hand vs. the limited use at school. want to make myself an educated purchase of course!

if you have a powerbook:

how has your experience/satisfaction with it been?

where did you get it? buy there again? if not, where?

where is a great place to get a good deal on a powerbook? - used or new is fine.

lastly, if you are selling yours, i am interested. even more so if you have CS2 installed or avail. for install!!

thank you for helping!

cheers, amy