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5 lessons about the connection between scope, time, and budget

posted on April 24, 2018 in Business, Designtagged: budget, customer service, design lessons, everything is connected, graphic design, interior design, money, project constraints, project management, schedule, scope, small business lessons, things take longer than you think, time

If you’ve visited me on Instagram you probably know that I just completed yet another home renovation. And with all the recent projects and my renewed love for interior design… »

Taking a client to small claims court — the good, the bad, and everything in between

posted on February 27, 2018February 27, 2018 in Businesstagged: asshole clients, clients, entrepreneur, failure to pay, fuck you pay me, non-payment, payment, small business, small claims, suing a client, taking a client to court

If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you might have seen my recent post about taking a client to small claims court. The case is closed, so now I can… »

Toolsday No. 003: SafeTrek

posted on November 13, 2017November 10, 2017 in Toolsdaytagged: alert, digital app, emergency, feeling scared, free app, free program, in danger, iOS, moble app, rideshare safety, safetrek, safety, software, uber safety

If you’ve opened the internet or turned on the TV even once recently, you’ve probably noticed that sexual assault allegations in Hollywood are multiplying on the daily. Accused men range… »

Toolsday No. 002: Talky

posted on September 12, 2017September 1, 2017 in Toolsdaytagged: &yet, chat room, desktop, free app, free program, group chat, iOS, privacy, screen sharing, software, talky, video chat

Imagine being able to use a piece of software without having to sign up, have an account, or provide any personal information. I know, seems impossible in this day and… »

When you talk about your brand, what are you REALLY saying?

posted on September 6, 2017September 1, 2017 in Businesstagged: brand, brand experience, brand messaging, brand words, branding, buzzwords, copy, jargon, keywords, language, technical

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, your brand is not your logo. It’s an experience. There are a lot of elements that make up your brand, that… »

Toolsday No. 001: Acuity Scheduling

posted on August 22, 2017September 1, 2017 in Toolsdaytagged: acuity scheduling, calendar management, email tag, freelancers, program, schedule, small business, software, tools, toolsday

Welcome to the first installment of Toolsdays, where I put my Shiny Object Syndrome to good use to bring you useful shit for both business and life! Now, before we… »

Do you really need a logo?

posted on April 26, 2017August 22, 2017 in Business, Designtagged: brand, branding, design, do you need a logo, logo design, small business

Do you really need a logo? Go ahead and mull it over for a minute. What do you think? The answer: Yes. And no. Well, maybe. Nobody wants to be… »

Ways to take action during the Trumpocalypse

posted on February 6, 2017April 4, 2017 in Lifetagged: charity, democracy, donate money, donate time, equal rights, GOP, human rights, non-profits, policy, politics, resist, take action, trump, trumpocalypse

For those of us who live in the states, it’s a weird, weird time. An ugly, unsettling, and in my opinion, a really NOT OKAY time. Many (myself included) are… »

Gift ideas for your favorite swear bear

posted on December 9, 2016April 12, 2017 in Lifetagged: Christmas, coffee, for the home, for your swear loving friend, gift guide, gift list, gifts, giving, holiday, inspirational quote, mug, pin, poster, products with swear words, swear bear, swearing

Christmas is just around the corner and while I am pretty out on obligatory gift giving, I know that many people love giving gifts this time of year. I love… »

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