March 2006
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Farewell
March 27, 2006 (05:04:49 pm)
Scott Rempe says farewell in his final issue of the mailbag, before he leaves to head up ATS.
Quick Tip: Persistence Pays Off
March 27, 2006 (05:04:27 pm)
Persistence, organization, and a good sales pitch will help you land the client, but make your rolodex easier with cool new contact software. Find out which ones!
Success Story: The Two Things that Boosted Eric Lynch’s Career
March 27, 2006 (05:03:41 pm)
In the five months since last year's Bootcamp, AWAI member Eric Lynch has landed two consistent and solid clients. Check out the two tips he has for you!
Quick Tip: Using Shadows to Make Your Design Stand Out
March 23, 2006 (02:43:16 pm)
Discover how shadows can punch up your design.
How to Turn Out More Projects Faster … and Always Meet Deadlines
March 23, 2006 (02:38:34 pm)
Kammy Thurman shares productivity tips that can help you get more from your design careers.
Resumes for Young People: How Much Should You Charge for Your Services?
March 22, 2006 (11:12:44 am)
Julien Sharp explains how much you should charge young clients for your services.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Organizing a Swipe File
March 20, 2006 (04:58:21 pm)
Scott Rempe talks about organizing a swipe file.
Quick Tip: 6 Surefire Tips for Beating Fatigue
March 20, 2006 (04:57:38 pm)
Beat fatigue with 6 energizing tips.
Creating an Enemy
March 20, 2006 (04:57:24 pm)
Will Newman tells us the how and why when using an enemy in your sales letter. Get the bond for your client and the prospect.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Launching Your Career
March 13, 2006 (04:56:51 pm)
Scott Rempe talks about launching your career.
Quick Tip: Is Noise Destroying Your Productivity?
March 13, 2006 (04:56:36 pm)
Stress can hurt your productivity but white noise could be the bigger culprit. Learn ways to reduce the noise.
10 Things You Must Understand About Prospective Clients
March 13, 2006 (04:55:58 pm)
Understand your clients needs and ways with 10 items by Ilise Benun.
Quick Tip: How to Make Sure Your Graphic Elements “Pop”
March 09, 2006 (11:34:55 am)
Discover how placement of design elements affects the impact of your design.
Become a “Relationship Artist” to Build Your Career
March 09, 2006 (11:31:27 am)
Ilise Benun shows you how to become a master at networking.
How to Turn Every Situation Into a Marketing Opportunity … and Spend Fewer Ad Dollars to Land More Clients
March 08, 2006 (11:12:28 am)
Julien Sharp explains how you can turn every situation into a marketing opportunity and spend fewer ad dollars to land more clients.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Determining Deadlines
March 06, 2006 (04:31:06 pm)
Scott Rempe answers a member's question about determining deadlines.
Quick Tip: Free Stock Information for Your Promos
March 06, 2006 (04:30:52 pm)
When writing financial promotions, you need past stock performance to make your copy credible. Look here for 3 great resources and links!
How Chauncey Terry Turned Bodyguarding Into Copywriting Success
March 06, 2006 (04:30:36 pm)
An interview with a diverse and interesting Chauncey Terry gives you yet another way to get clients and market your abilities.




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