[quote author=cranky_hippie link=topic=4674.msg24287#msg24287 date=1158956064]
I am beginning to see why so many of the stores boardies think it is perfectly OK to shamelessly promote yourself.
(1) They wish that they had the nerve themselves since many can't get a sale without posting to the boards. If selling to each other is ALL that you've got, you need a new plan.
(2) They appreciate the self-promotion by some designers and so-called SEO experts because they are too friggin' lazy to do the work themselves and are looking for a magic bullet to do it for them. So you see some of them saying "hey! I would pay for that service."
IMO, there is nothing wrong with getting yourself out there via message boards to be seen but there is a line that shouldn't be crossed. Pretending to be helpful for the sole purpose of drumming up business is crossing the line.
And who wants to get their business plan from someone whose own business plan seems to strongly consist of spamming?
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Ditto there.
I just read that umm Spam ladies "Basic Elements of a Business Plan"
She's got some good points but the whole thing is all there to SELF PROMOTE.
Besides if anyone should be reading that it should be Meg and Bill.
Now what do you think they would say?
Oh wait she probably works for them huh?
See I haven't followed the SB like you guys have but when I see BS
like this it makes me want to
Her whole premise is to get to this REAL point below
and her last two "statements tells it all IMO
Quote:If you choose to hire (hint hint) someone to do this for you,
ask as many questions as you need to until you are comfortable.
They should provide you with clear, detailed answers, demonstrating genuine expertise and experience, as well as answer you in a timely manner and in a courteous fashion. They should always provide answers in writing (email) as well as provide you with client testimonials that you can contact independently should you feel it necessary. Go with your gut instinct, not with trendy, quick answers. They should provide you with excellent customer service before you hire them. (me)
MY bussiness plan NEVER included giving ebay or anyone, more money for less
control of my biz. :
Hey can I go in there and talk about the joys of wood and umm maybe someone will
see how helpful I am and buy from me?