What do you do when a prospect claims, “I can’t afford your prices, but I want your services.” Find out how you can stand tough with your pricing and help the client understand your value so you don’t have to lower your prices or reduce your fees to get the client.
Secrets to Getting Paid for Your Creative Ideas and Proposals
Many creative professionals such as event planners, interior designers, and decorative painters are frustrated when clients steal their ideas and take them to a cheaper company. Learn how to protect yourself and your ideas and still get the client to work with you!
A Testimonial is Worth 100 Cold Calls
If you hate cold calling, and even if you don’t, you should start capitalizing on the work youve already done. Leran how to get great testimonials so you can maximize your marketing efforts and so you never have to make another cold call again.
Exactly What to Say When Asked, “How Much Do You Charge?”
What do you say when a potential clients asks, “How much do you charge?” Most mess up at this crucial point and lose the client before the relationship even starts. Find out how to handle this common question that is so commonly answered badly.
The secret marketing weapon : articles
To all writers and non-writers out there, now is the time to start digging up those creative writing skills back. With modern communication technology
John Warwicker – Co-Founder of Tomato Design Company
Design company Tomato was founded in 1991 in London by John Warwicker, Steve Baker, Dirk Van Dooren, Karl Hyde, Richard Smith, Simon Taylor and Graham Wood. In 1994, Michael Horsham and Jason Kedgely joined.
How Creative Professionals Can Get More Perfect Clients
Learn how to locate and attract more “perfect” clients for your creative services.
You Don’t Have To Get It Right, You Just Have To Get It Going
Most people try to tackle a HUGE project or idea and they get so overwhelmed that they never even begin. Or, they keep putting things of for one reason or another. Are you one of these people? Don’t let these MINOR dilemmas stop you from realizing your true potential!
How to reap the awards from corporate events
Holding a successful corporate event can have many benefits, from the obvious, such as team building and problem solving, to the not so obvious, such as increased productivity and morale. But what is the best way to go about this sometimes daunting task?
Stop Charging by the Hour and Make More Money as a Creative Professional
One of the biggest challenges with a creative business is getting paid what you are worth. The root of the problem isn’t that the client doesn’t have the money and it isn’t that the client isn’t willing to pay you what you are worth. Find out how to set fees and charge accordingly.
Paying Referral Fees to Designers as a Creative Subcontractor – Should You Do It?
Are you a creative professional who refers business to designers with nothing in return? Do designers expect a percentage of your project just for referring business to you? Find out how to handle this and how to make more money by building additional servies for your trusting customers.
10 Steps to Getting Your Dream Job in Film Special Effects
Essential advice on gaining a career in the film industry. Sean Blakeley offers 10 key things to bare in mind, including practical advice to improve your chances of achieving an opportunity in special effects work.