Tip for the Small Business Owner & the Benefits of FIVERR

For those of us who are small business owners, we know how frustrating it can be? We are the CEO, COO, Director of Communications, Head of PR, The Admin, Networking Expert, Shipping Coordinator and anything else anyone can throw in there.

We are also usually working on a shoe string budget for those of us starting off fresh.  So it is always great when someone can share something helpful to our businesses, that won’t cost us a lot.  So today, I have something to share.

For anyone who has never heard of them before, let me introduce you to FIVERR.

FIVERR is this great website where you can find just about anyone who will do just about anything all for $5.00.  Seriously, it is amazing what some people will do for $5.00.  And there are a ton of marketing, PR, and graphics people, talented people, and right at your fingertips, who are more than willing to help you, all for $5.00.

I have had my picture photo shopped, had a logo made, one of my first business cards made, a banner for my Etsy account, an elevator speech written and more things than I can remember done with FIVERR.  Were there any projects they did that I wasn’t happy with? Sure a couple. But I was only out $5.00.

The way it works is, say you want someone to wear a t-shirt with your company logo on it (yes, there are people who will do that), you simply go to that category and then decide who you want to do the job (on FIVERR, they are called gigs). You pay for the gig (PayPal is the option of payment with them) and the person who is doing the gig will then send you an e-mail with any pertinent information they need to know to do the gig.

It really is amazing the talent you will find on there.

And now here is another thing about Fiverr, do you have a product or service that you want to provide on FIVERR? It’s a great way to get PR!  Granted, you only get $5.00 (actually I think you only get $4.00 because the good people of FIVERR have to get their cut) but still, recognition plus a couple of bucks, something to look into.

My advice, check them out, you never know who or what service you may find to help you out.

Here’s my latest purchase, hope you like it

Dream Big …

Patti

www.ninefrogs.com

Summer Fashions

This past Thursday I had the pleasure of attending Pulse Magazine’s Fashion Show at Talon Air at Republic Airport.  Timing is perfect, because to me, this is the best time of year for clothes. Spring and summer fashions always seem to me to have the best colors, styles, fabrics and let’s not forget the fabulous sandals. That’s a blog for another day.

What a fantastic event. The models were gorgeous as you would expect models to be, the music was amazing and the crowd was enthusiastic as ever to see the latest fashions.

"This is what I am buying when I am rich & famous"

Once the show started, bathing suits came out first. And they were a big hit!  There were one piece suits as well as bikinis. Each suit was prettier and more stylish than the next. As I looked at each of those suits I thought to myself, could a “real” woman wear that, and I have to say, for most of them, the answer was yes! (Here’s my secret for bathing suit season, self-tanner. It is amazing what a tan will do for you before you make your first appearance in a bathing suit.  I use Jergens Natural Glow and it really does work).

There were plenty of summer clothes. Lots of pretty shirts, open backs seem to be very in this year as well as asymmetrical hem lines for both women’s shirts and dresses. Initially I didn’t know if I liked that kind of hem line, but after seeing it on the models, I believe it is very flattering.

The summer dresses were flowing, graceful and exquisite. I happen to be a summer dress fanatic.  I scour the stores starting this time every year looking for the best dresses. Orange and mint green seem to be very popular colors this year (I have already bought some outfits in both these colors and love them).

After the show there was a lot of buzz among the crowd.  Everyone seemed to love the show. Love the clothes and of course, loved those models.

Can’t wait for my next show!

Dream Big …

Patti

www.ninefrogs.com