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Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Year Ago Today: When To Update Your Branding Identity

A year ago this week we were closing up our branding month with some final thoughts on branding.  We explored 10 signs that your branding could need an update.  We also discussed when redesign is overdone and senseless (a phenomena that I see happen a lot in our industry).  I shared the 4 “final rules”…

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Getting Paid, Part 3

This week, I’m making sure YOU get paid!    On Tuesday, we looked at some changes you can make to your contract so that you safeguard yourself against non-payment.  Yesterday, I shared my favorite tools for invoicing clients.  Today, it’s time to tackle the ugly:  WHAT if your client doesn’t pay you?  ACK – the…

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Getting Paid, Part 2

This week we are discussing GETTING PAID.  Have you ever faced a non-paying client?  These posts should help you prevent future problems.  Yesterday, I shared how your contract can safeguard you from non-payment.  Today, let’s talk about ways to make it easy for your customers to pay you.  The easier you make the payment process,…

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Getting Paid, Part 1

It is inevitable.  At some point in your career as a small business owner you will face a problem with a client not paying you (if you haven’t already.)  This week, let’s talk about getting paid and what to do when you don’t get paid. Safeguarding Yourself Upfront The first step in getting paid is…

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