Comments on: Organize by doing what you naturally do best http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:02:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Claudia Brookes http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Claudia Brookes Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:50:51 +0000 http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/#comment-323 As an artist, about a third of my time has to go into framing/presentation (another third goes into marketing & business & record-keeping, and with what's left over I get to paint). I have never liked this, but got pretty good at it out of necessity (primarily the cost--once the gallery takes out its 50%, including what you put into your framing, you are not left with much, even if you do your own). So as my art income has grown, I hire out almost all of my framing under glass (the watercolors) to a single person who is used to what I like and who gives me a substantial artist discount. I still have to keep framing supplies & an inventory of frames for my oil paintings and competitions where you "frame on the spot," but at least the most difficult & time-consuming kind of framing--for my watercolors--is no longer my problem. I thought that I would have to hire a webmaster, but have been very happy with one of the artist "build-your-own" sites at FineArtStudioOnLine, where I di actually build my own site & amazingly have learned how to update everything myself. If you want to see that site or my work, go to www.claudiabrookes.com or fineartstudioonline.com/artist/ClaudiaBrookes.html As an artist, about a third of my time has to go into framing/presentation (another third goes into marketing & business & record-keeping, and with what’s left over I get to paint). I have never liked this, but got pretty good at it out of necessity (primarily the cost–once the gallery takes out its 50%, including what you put into your framing, you are not left with much, even if you do your own). So as my art income has grown, I hire out almost all of my framing under glass (the watercolors) to a single person who is used to what I like and who gives me a substantial artist discount. I still have to keep framing supplies & an inventory of frames for my oil paintings and competitions where you “frame on the spot,” but at least the most difficult & time-consuming kind of framing–for my watercolors–is no longer my problem. I thought that I would have to hire a webmaster, but have been very happy with one of the artist “build-your-own” sites at FineArtStudioOnLine, where I di actually build my own site & amazingly have learned how to update everything myself. If you want to see that site or my work, go to http://www.claudiabrookes.com or fineartstudioonline.com/artist/ClaudiaBrookes.html

]]> By: Jennifer Hofmann http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Jennifer Hofmann Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:33:39 +0000 http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/#comment-175 Lyle - Great to see you here! You bring up an interesting point about the pattern of "blitzing" through something at the last possible moment. You're probably not alone in that habit. :) I agree that a bookkeeper can help streamline your process. Add an accountant to the mix and taxes can be a positively sublime experience! Jean: You make an important point about hiring people you trust. I know small business owners who've hired someone in desperation only to find out later that it was a rash decision. And costly. In a lot of ways it's valuable to imagine yourself hiring a VA, bookkeeper, or accountant just like you'd hire your own employee. Being that discriminating (in a good way) can pay off in the long haul. Thanks for your comments! Lyle – Great to see you here! You bring up an interesting point about the pattern of “blitzing” through something at the last possible moment. You’re probably not alone in that habit. :)

I agree that a bookkeeper can help streamline your process. Add an accountant to the mix and taxes can be a positively sublime experience!

Jean: You make an important point about hiring people you trust. I know small business owners who’ve hired someone in desperation only to find out later that it was a rash decision. And costly.

In a lot of ways it’s valuable to imagine yourself hiring a VA, bookkeeper, or accountant just like you’d hire your own employee. Being that discriminating (in a good way) can pay off in the long haul.

Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: Jean Murray http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Jean Murray Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:51:43 +0000 http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/#comment-97 I totally agree. I have found sanity by hiring a virtual assistant and a webmaster. I couldn't live without them. And I have a CPA/bookkeeping person I trust. The key is to look for people who are supporters, not just contractors. Bring people into your success and they will be loyal forever. Jean I totally agree. I have found sanity by hiring a virtual assistant and a webmaster. I couldn’t live without them. And I have a CPA/bookkeeping person I trust. The key is to look for people who are supporters, not just contractors. Bring people into your success and they will be loyal forever.

Jean

]]> By: Lyle T. Lachmuth - The Unsticking Coach http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Lyle T. Lachmuth - The Unsticking Coach Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:26:50 +0000 http://www.myorganizedbiz.com/organize-by-doing-what-you-naturally-do-best/#comment-148 Branson epitomizes the idea promoted by Kathy Kolbe.. go with your Striving (Connative) Strengths. How do I deal with what i hate? Well, taxes for 1! I leave it to the last minute (after all in Kolbe terms I resist Follow Thru) and then blitz it for 3 days of delicious (not) pain. Maybe I should just hire a book keeper! Smooches, Lyle Branson epitomizes the idea promoted by Kathy Kolbe.. go with your Striving (Connative) Strengths.

How do I deal with what i hate?

Well, taxes for 1! I leave it to the last minute (after all in Kolbe terms I resist Follow Thru) and then blitz it for 3 days of delicious (not) pain.

Maybe I should just hire a book keeper!

Smooches, Lyle

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