The Importance of a First Impression

  Image by Getty Images via @daylife First impressions can be everything in business, especially when you are dealing with customers. That is why you have to consider every aspect of your personal presentation that can draw a client in. One of the most basic types of advertising for your company is your business cards. When you are choosing a design, you want to have a logo that is easy to print and for a customer to remember. There are software programs available that allow you to design your own, or you hire a professional to do it for you. You will need to have the basic … [Read more...]

Make Your Resume Sell Yourself

What makes you special? What is it that you can do for a company that will help them increase sales or improve production and save money. Answering these questions is the key to writing a resume that will lead to more freelance work and make you successful as you branch out on your own.   Image by peprice via Flickr   We have all seen the resumes that simply list education and work experience. There is nothing special about the document which will impress the person reading it. Do you really think they care where you attended college or where you were last employed? They … [Read more...]