You’ve been going at it all year! “Do this, try that,” I advise. You do. You try. But then you look back at that task list and become discouraged. The tasks keep multiplying. Hold it! There will always be more to do–more than you have time for. Instead of thinking about what you still want
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Don’t leave people guessing about your latest tweet! Be clear about what you’re writing and the links you want your Twitter followers to click on. Take a look at these four tweet makeovers for tips on being more pithy and retweetable.
You were thrilled to get that commission, but the excitement soon wore off. You can’t make your client happy! You do and re-do and start all over again. How do you handle an unsatisfied client in a professional manner while standing your ground?
Deep Thought Thursday: Satisfying an Unreasonable (?) Client Read
Is your tweet music to the ears of your Twitter followers? Or is it hitting a sour note–contributing to virtual noise pollution? It’s easy to tweet about anything you’re doing at the moment, but I contend–regardless of what anyone else says–that we don’t have a lot of patience with tweets that are too personal. If
You are not in a position to float loans to your art gallery. It’s their responsibility to make sure they have the financial means to stay in business. But, if you want to maintain a good relationship with the gallery and don’t want them to go under, put them at ease.
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If you’re not being paid by a gallery you know is making sales, your reaction should depend on the answers you give for the five questions in this article. While consignment contracts are vital, they won’t help you if the gallery doesn’t have the money to pay you. Think about the relationship you have with the gallery right now and what you want that to look like in the future.
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Home-based art sales are all the rage. I love the idea because these sales have low overhead and the comfort factor: you’re welcoming your guests into a relaxed, familiar setting. But regardless of how comfortable the setting is, the focus is still on making sales. Did you ever consider that inviting your fans into your
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Everyone is focused on gratitude for this Thanksgiving week. I’m sharing 11 ways to be grateful–not just for this one week, but for a lifetime. If only we could remember these and make them habits.
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If your ears burn from time to time, it’s because I’ve written down my gratitude for you. I’m thankful for your participation in my online community. That’s mostly what I wanted to tell you today. No big actions this week–just gratitude. I’m grateful . . . That you read my email even when your inbox
