I received an email today from “PayPal” warning me that my account was limited. It included a convenient link for me to click on to “confirm my account information.” I knew at a glance that it was spam. Here were the tell-tale signs: It was “From” me. What? Always check the From address of an […]
Customer Service: The first step in growing your business
(This post was originally published on January 12, 2012, but it’s timeless in its message and worthy of repeating…) Today I want to talk about customer service – a concept that is the backbone of Visage Creative. When I became a part of this talented team of visual marketers the first thing I noticed is […]
Celebrate your new business!
Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge and started your own business. You’re all set to hang your open sign. Be sure to take a moment to shout your accomplishment to the world and celebrate this exciting time in your life. We highly encourage you to share that excitement through a launch party. Chances are you didn’t […]
Email vs. Text for Business — What to do and what NOT to do
These days, texting and Instant Messaging allow us to reach each other at lightning speed. We fire off messages so fast that emails now seem like snail mail. With the proliferation of text messaging, communication has taken on a very casual and conversational tone. While that tone is fine for personal messages, it doesn’t work […]
Does Your Business Card Sizzle or Fizzle?
You only have one opportunity to make a first impression – and often your business card is it. Does yours sizzle or fizzle? Your business card is more than a name and number,…it’s a mini business presentation. In an instant it projects an image – and when it comes to your company’s image, “good enough” […]
Working From Home Like a Pro(fessional)
There are a ton of benefits to having a home-based business. To name a few: being able to set up meetings and run errands on a more flexible schedule, the ability to maintain the kind of environment you want— everything from the paint on the walls to the thermostat, you avoid some major overhead that […]
BRANDING TIP: If You’re Using a Non-Branded Email Address for Your Business, You’re Doing Yourself a Disservice
If you’re using an email address – such as @gmail.com, @aol.com, @mac.com, @msn.com, @cox.net – for your business, it’s time to make a change. Why advertise for Google or AOL when you can advertise for yourself? A self-branded email (yourname@yourcompany.com), besides simply reinforcing your brand, itself, also reinforces the legitimacy of your business, is more […]
We Heart Dan and Other Vendors Who Kick Butt Like He Does
When our clients have a visual marketing emergency, as they sometimes will, they know they can turn to us. Well, last week was emergency central here at Visage Creative. It’s always a whirlwind in our office, but lately that wind’s been ablowin’ harder and faster than ever. While being ever so grateful to be engaged […]
A Healthier Workday
It’s the new year, and many of us have made resolutions. “This year I will be more organized.” “This year I will be more efficient with my resources.” “This year I will be healthier.” This article addresses health during the workday. It gives eight excellent tips on how to make it through the day and […]
Social Media: Now That I’m Here, What Do I Say?
If you’re new to the world of social media – and believe it or not, you’re not alone – one of the big questions is “Now that I’m here, what do I say?” Even if you’ve been Tweeting and blogging for a while, sometimes it’s a challenge to come up with new content…content that’s relevant […]
