Comments on: Step-by-Step Procedures Save You Time and Money

By: Kerry Steele

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:37:55 +0000

Yes, Alyson. At this point, it is my job and I can handle it but in the future (if I get THAT busy) anyone else could do these things as well as other systems, like when new work is ready. No one else can paint for me. 😉

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By: Stephen Melancon

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:09:37 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

I create all of the files electronically, but I keep hard copies in a 3 ring binder that I work from. Although, now that I think about it, I may just save them as PDF and put them on my IPad. I won’t make any promise on going all electronic just yet. : )

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:09:25 +0000

In reply to Amy T..

Amy: Thanks for your nice words and for being here.
Have you seen this audio program? http://artbizcoach.com/gopro ?? I think it might be useful for you.
It’s also built into my Art Biz Lift Off Home Study system http://artbizliftoff.com

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:06:36 +0000

In reply to Cathy Read.

I’m glad you’ve found this helpful, Cathy. And you’re a member of my Silver program, where we discussed this last August. That was one of my favorite topics!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:06:17 +0000

In reply to Stephen Melancon.

Thank you, Stephen. How do you keep your procedures? In a notebook? On the computer?

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By: Cathy Read

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:59:43 +0000

Thanks for a useful post. I’ve have some procedures written but organisation does not come naturally to me. This sort of checklist I find invaluable in ensuring I cover all the bases without struggling to reinvent the wheel.

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By: Stephen Melancon

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:45:31 +0000

Hello Alyson. I’m on board with Susan and Christine… I also like the new look of your site.
This is a great post, and I completely agree with the concept of procedures. I have procedures for website updates, posting new work to various social media sites, client follow up, photographing new works, and preparing for exhibits. You gave me a few others to consider in your list above. Thank you.

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By: Amy T.

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:36:59 +0000

Alyson:
Lovely new look! Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off, it is easy to read. I bought your book several years ago when I thought I was ready to start “being an artist.” I got scared and put it off until now.
As an artist starting from scratch, I’d love a procedures list on what to do from the ground up. My main question is, how many pieces should I have in my body of work before I set up a website, FB account and begin marketing efforts.
Right now I’m still kind of experimenting around to find my style, practicing every day. I tweet and use my personal FB account to show off my paintings, and I’m feeling more confident, I just need a road map. Most advice I see is for artists who already have lots of work made already.
In your book you mention joining an artist association, so that would certainly be on the top of my procedures list. Thanks for your time, sorry I went on so long!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:42:47 +0000

In reply to Kerry Steele.

Kerry: Sounds like if you wrote it down, anyone could do that job. Yes?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:42:12 +0000

In reply to Christine Sauer.

Thanks, Christine!
I’m really glad you put that previous post to use about your inventory. Always makes me feel good when readers implement what I post here.

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