Sample Logo: An Oxymoron

I hear this a lot: “Why don’t you have sample logos up on your website so I can see your work?”  Well, it’s true, I’m just not one of those designers who puts up a bunch of logos in my online portfolio.  But, I have good reason not to.  Here’s why… Take a look at the...

Are You Struggling With Your Branding?

You know you are good at what you do. You know your product or service is better than your competition. So WHY is that you just can’t seem to make it big? According to Plunkett Research, companies spent over $61 billion in just local advertising in 2009....

What Losing Weight Taught Me About Improving My Company

In my “You Are Your Brand” series, I’ve talked about the importance of being healthy in mind and body and projecting your great brand image by looking good while you do it.  (I blogged about my experiences during my recent weight loss challenge over at...

Business Card Psychology 102

Last month at The Branding Spot, I received a lot of great feedback on my Business Card Psychology 101 post, so I was inspired to expand upon the topic even further!  I previously discussed two types of business card people (The Enthusiast and The Detractor). ...

6 More Cool Tools: Own Your Productivity!

As a solopreneur, I’m always on the lookout for productivity tools that are fast, fun and easy to use on the go.  So, as a follow up to my previous post, Cool Tools: Must-See Websites and Apps for Business Owners, I’m unveiling even more (cheap!) ways to connect,...

Believing in Yourself = Success

Branding Challenge Series In life and in business, it’s important to stay positive, even when things aren’t going so well.  It happens to all of us: when that inner-voice is constantly talking you down, it becomes harder and harder to perform to the best of your...