At first I just thought they were yelling at each other like they do so often. Then they got louder and then it started to sound like something was about to get dangerous. Growing increasingly annoyed and then concerned I finally looked out the window to see what my next-door neighbors were doing.
If you have only a couple of seconds to introduce your business—standing in line, in a group networking meeting, or, you guessed it, in an elevator—what will you say?
PORTLAND , OR —Equity Foundation is proud to announce the addition of their first Development Coordinator, Alan Colley, who joined Equity Foundation in June. Alan brings to Equity Foundation years of experience, building relationships at Herman Miller, Inc., Interface Corporation and other architectural design firms. A born-and-bred Midwesterner, Alan graduated from the University of Cincinnati, with a B.S. in Design.
I.M. – I recently had my wallet stolen and among the credit cards was my business credit card. For some time I have been thinking about getting identity theft protection and now will definitely be setting it up (better late than never, right!) However, would it cover my business cards/accounts as well? Flustered in Florence
For all of you that could not go to SF for Pride, and for those of you that could not get enough of SF, Double down hosts HOT PANTS, San Francisco’s hottest girl party, right here in Portland.
Brainstorm Your Brand: Parts 1 and 2: Taking a Market Assessment & Planning Your Message
It’s just like high school (or college for that matter) all over again. It’s the night before your paper’s due, and while you know the subject matter front to back, all you have to show for it is a blinking cursor and circles under your eyes. And you thought, boy, I can’t wait ’til I graduate and never have to do this again!
And then you decided to start your own business. And the time has come to put together a visual representation of what you do. And the blinking cursor and the dark circles are back. To avoid adding a few gray hairs to the mix, try this exercise and start brainstorming your brand.
Remember, organic branding takes honesty, creativity, and a commitment to consistency. Continue Reading »