4 Things to Consider Before Beginning a Design Project

You might be surprised to know that in many cases, research and preparation can take up the majority of time spent on a project. Doing a bit of preliminary research and preparation can save you quite a bit of time and money while also making the graphic designers that you contact very happy. Here’s a short list of questions you might want to think about before beginning a design project.


My Views on Social Media Networks

I was having a discussion with someone on LinkedIn and was asked for my opinion on a few of the major social networks. I’m still learning about social media marketing but these are my observations based on what I currently know and have experienced.


4 Social Media Marketing Efficiency Tips & Examples

Blogging and social media marketing can be time consuming, especially if you’re a one-person company. I simply don’t have the time to devote large amounts of my day to being active on networks or blogging. As a result, I try to find ways to be efficient and have found doing things in bulk and automating the mundane parts of my social media efforts to be really helpful.


Book Review: The Zen of Social Media Marketing (2010 Edition)

Social media marketing is increasingly becoming my primary method for promoting my company. I am active on a few social media networks and have been for a few years now. However, I consider myself to be an advanced newbie so I’m always on the lookout for new resources (books, blogs, etc.) that offer tips and advice. A few months back I heard about Shama Hyder Kabani’s book: “The Zen of Social Media Marketing” (2010) and decided to check it out.


Networking Events (in NYC)

In 2010 I decided that I needed to start attending local networking events. I searched the internet and found a few resources for joining groups and attending events. I recently shared some networking resources with a friend and figured I would pass along the list. If you’re looking for networking events to attend, these resources and groups might be worth checking out.