Why you need to set a Minimum by Alison Ellis
Setting a minimum is essential for your small business. A minimum can help you navigate through hot leads and potential clients to ensure you attract people who really want to work with you. Here’s why you want to set a minimum (for both you and your clients!). Contact Information: Alison Ellis Floral Artistry of Vermont […]
The Truth About Expensive Wedding Flowers by Alison Ellis
Florists are often misrepresented as “the ones to watch out for” when it comes to the wedding budget. Here’s the truth about all of that outdated advice! Contact Information: Alison Ellis Floral Artistry Vermont http://floralartvt.com/
Are you a Perfectionist or a Procrastinator? by Alison Ellis
As a small business owner you can sometimes feel bogged down by all the details that require your personal attention. We always want things to be “just right” before we feel the project is ready. In an effort to perfect a project, however, we can actually procrastinate. Today’s video is about moving past perfecting and […]
How to Combat Jealousy by Alison Ellis
Jealous. Ouch. Just the sound of that word is so negative. “Oh, she’s just jealous…” is a thing we say when someone is being awful, rude or uncaring. Whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague or “competitor” the feeling can eat away at you (and your confidence). It’s easy to be jealousy of others, but […]
Glory Board Your Off Season by Alison Ellis
As a business owner with a creative heart I find the “off season” to be a true test of faith. Even after 14 successful seasons I ask myself, “will I actually book this season?” “Will it be as good as last year?” (Both in terms of sales and creativity?) Inevitably there is at least one […]
How To Handle Customer Complaints and Difficult Customers by Alison Ellis
As business owners we are multifaceted. We design, we deliver, we write proposals, we do accounting, we answer phones and we wash buckets. We wear many hats, but perhaps the most difficult aspect of our job is dealing with customer complaints. Sounds pretty obvious, huh? People complain and we don’t like it. No brainer. But […]