Barbara Saunders
Graphic Designer

Self-Employed Creative Professionals

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Websites:

• http://www.SECPpdx.com

For more than ten years., the Self-Employed Creative Professionals have been the independent consultants providing business services such as writing, design (both print and web), photography, multimedia production, programming, and more. We create the advertising, promotional, sales, Web, interactive new media, and other communication material that makes business work. SECP fosters camaraderie, collaboration, and support for this diverse group through monthly networking events, business development workshops, and member benefit programs. We also work to educate the business community in how to work with us and we provide a showcase to market our members' services.

Our Three-Part Mission:

One--Connect: We're a...[more]

For more than ten years., the Self-Employed Creative Professionals have been the independent consultants providing business services such as writing, design (both print and web), photography, multimedia production, programming, and more. We create the advertising, promotional, sales, Web, interactive new media, and other communication material that makes business work. SECP fosters camaraderie, collaboration, and support for this diverse group through monthly networking events, business development workshops, and member benefit programs. We also work to educate the business community in how to work with us and we provide a showcase to market our members' services.

Our Three-Part Mission:

One--Connect: We're a resource community that shares knowledge and builds collaborative relationships to provide a fuller range of services while marketing those services to the business community;

Two--Grow: Our new Self-Employed Academy features workshops and seminars on running a business, creating multiple income streams, and being more profitable;

Three--Thrive: We're a safety net that provides guidance in business, marketing, and financial planning, benefit packages (including access to health care discounts and preferred providers), discounts on business services, and a voice in local and state government.

Get Connected SECP holds monthly events to network with collaborative partners and hear presentations by local business leaders. These events are open to anyone. We publish a free monthly e-newsletter with info on local and national events, workshops, job opportunities, member news, tips and creative industry news.

Start Growing Because business skills are not taught in our schools, SECP has launched the Self-Employed Academy which includes condensed workshops and seminars to teach in-depth business skills such as creating a useful business plan, cash-flow management, financial planning and development, marketing and PR, PLUS ways to create multiple income streams, Internet marketing and continual updates with technology and practices. The Self-Employed Academy is open to everyone interested in growing their business--but members get great discounts.

Thrive with Membership Members have access to hand-picked preferred providers specializing in law, business planning, tax preparation, bookkeeping, marketing, financial services, and other key areas. SECP maintains an online directory of members' services. We're dedicated to ongoing marketing and PR strategies to make our members even more visible to the business community in Portland /Vancouver and beyond.

Additionally, SECP has an annual trade show-- A One-Stop Shopping Mall for Creative and Technical Consultants. We are positioned to be the hub for the creative business services. [less]

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  From Taylor Ellwood

  Given on Wed Dec 10, 2008.

  Barbara's passion for SECP is part of what makes SECP so good and so helpful to all the professionals who...[more]

  Barbara's passion for SECP is part of what makes SECP so good and so helpful to all the professionals who are a part of it. She works hard to make the programs interesting and insightful to all of the members.   [less]
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  From angela reat

  Given on Tue Aug 19, 2008.

  SECP is great and Barbara is a wonderful host!!
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  From John Vertrees

  Given on Fri Jan 18, 2008.

  Very impressive and complete website! It loads fast and your navigation is common sense. If your newsletters are as good...[more]

  Very impressive and complete website! It loads fast and your navigation is common sense. If your newsletters are as good at communicating with impact then sign me up!   [less]