Here's a few ways to help a small business that cost you nothing!
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3. Share with friends who are looking for someone like me!
Word of mouth is still a good way to help bring business in.
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When prepping and setting up an event, I tend to be on high alert, hyper focused and just driven to get it done. When the event is over and I am cleaning up, a sense of relief/peace washes over me. All that tension is released.
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A client wanted to have a game night with the 90's theme. I thought it would be cool to have a glow in the dark space. It was really cool to see the idea come to life.
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The better you plan, the more time you have to make changes (if necessary) or pivot if a vendor has something that comes up causing them to no longer be able to complete the job. Yes you cannot control everything, but as long as you have time on your side you can pivot as best you can.
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As a small business owner, you sometimes have to burn the midnight oil, use whatever tools you need to get the job done and stare into the nothingness wondering why you did this to yourself.
At the end of it all, I just look back and say, 'I did that'.
Sending prayers to small business owners. I see you working hard to get it done!
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Love this client!! Her baby's 1st Birthday. I'm happy I was able to create this backdrop for her.
Client provided most of the materials and I came and set it up.
DM me if this is something you are looking to have done as well!
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Being flexible can be a good or bad thing.
Good:
Being able to pivot on site during installation (may have forgot to pack a tool or item, so you think quick and make changes or send someone to get a replacement).
Adding on more to the scope of work or removing items to fit the client's budget as they request it.
Bad:
Being asked to make a change at the last minute. This can be bad at times if what we're being asked to do puts way too much work on us at the last minute. This also can sometimes erase all the work we did up to that point depending on the change being asked.
It's really up to your event planner with how flexible they are willing to be/what makes sense to be flexible on.
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Last minute change requests is exactly that...last minute. Depending on what it is, it may be doable, but to guarantee that a change will be done, you must ask in advance!
Now advance time looks different per vendor, so when you're hiring someone, that's a question to ask. When is it too late to submit a change request?
Why is that important? Things come up, finances change (whether gifted with extra funds or having to use some funds else where causing the budget to decrease). Knowing the answer to that can help you make pivots at the right time without stressing you or the vendor.
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Celebrating 16 years with a backdrop for one of the best churches in the DMV! (I might be biased.)
I will continue to say, I love when Clients come back with more jobs!
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Can you believe some people don't know you can order samples? Before committing to a purchase, see what samples are available. You can get paint color samples, cabinet finish samples, flooring samples, tile samples, grout samples, countertop samples, furniture material samples etc and when you can't, take pictures.
Take all these samples home and see what it looks like in your space with your lighting. What you see in the store may not look the same in yours.
This is a longer process, but it will cut back on buyers' remorse and spending more to correct it.
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Covid was an experience for everyone. This is a birthday set up I did for a client. Celebrate every chapter of your life!
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I can't be the only one who thinks something you think is easy to do can be easily taught.
I said the classic line "all you have to do is" and started to do it and my assistants looked at me like I was speaking a different language.
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