We have a wonderful job opportunity afoot, and what better community than Oh My! to reach out to? It would be a dream to work with a knowledgeable, creative, and friendly OMHG denizen! Jessika agreed that there were certainly some folks with the skill set we're looking for here, and I'm thankful to her for helping us spread the word. illustration by Lauren Hardage We are … [Read more...] about Aeolidia is Hiring: Calling All Talented, Organized, Enthusiastic Creatives!
Pricing Happiness, part 2: Address Your Fears & Raise Your Prices
We're talking about pricing! Please see the first part of this series (& the lively discussion in the comments!): Pricing Happiness, part 1: You Should Charge More So now that we know the perils of undercharging and the thrills of charging what you're worth, let's see how you feel about your current pricing. How many hours a week do you have to work to make enough money … [Read more...] about Pricing Happiness, part 2: Address Your Fears & Raise Your Prices
Pricing Happiness, part 1: You Should Charge More
It can be so hard to set pricing for your work, whether you provide a service or sell products. You want to charge what seems "fair," you want to position yourself correctly among your competitors, you want customers to continue to purchase from you, and of course you want to earn a living. I think that many small creative businesses are undervaluing their work, which I'm sure … [Read more...] about Pricing Happiness, part 1: You Should Charge More
From Inspiration to Logo: Oh My! Branding
{top row inspiration: Moglea logo, Judy Kaufman, Wanderlust logo, She Saw Things logo} Jessika has shared her new logo with you, and I thought it would be fun to peek into the process behind the work. We are hard at work behind the scenes on the brand new and excitingly improved Oh My! at Aeolidia. Of course, Jessika has been the ideal client all along (Lauren told me she … [Read more...] about From Inspiration to Logo: Oh My! Branding
How to Apologize Like a Pro
Small business owners spend a lot of time in communication with their clients and customers. For retailers, the holiday season can be a time of increased contact with customers, as well as increased stress. When you get to a point with your client or customer where they are not happy and are letting you know it, the best thing you can do to resolve things gracefully is: DO NOT … [Read more...] about How to Apologize Like a Pro
