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Part of a series of post-Creative Freelancer Conference postings:
1. Focus on my business “voice” and make sure it shines through in all of my marketing efforts: online, offline and social media.
I’ve decided the best way for me to do this is to write a description of “my voice” and post it on the wall in my office. This way, I can easily check in while I’m working on my marketing materials, posting to my blog or tweeting.
Returning back to work in chilly Chicago after this year’s Creative Freelancer Conference in San Diego, I just had to get pen to paper — err, fingers to keyboard — to document all the fantastic business and creative ideas, inspirations and brainstorms that happened. Yes, it’s partially self-serving (I need to write this stuff down or I’ll forget) but hopefully my musings can spark conversations or ideas for other creative folks. I’ll be posting all week as I sneak in time between work.
A HUGE shoutout goes to the CFC organizers, Ilise and Peleg from Marketing Mentor and Bryn and her gals from HOW Magazine — not to mention all the awesome speakers (who I will be calling out in my posts). Thanks for another great conference!
Other CFCers out there? Please share your post-conference thoughts. Leave a comment!
"Ciao" Notecards
We all know how important it is to follow-up with clients and prospects — not to mention send a birthday card to Aunt Sally.
If your greeting card stash needs a boost, stop by the Greetings by Lidia Varesco Design booth at the Chicago Indie Collection at Oakbrook Center this weekend!
Peruse our collection of elegant and whimsical greeting cards, notecards and stationery. Buy just one card or a whole set, so you’re prepared for any occasion. We can also personalize any card with your name, message or logo. Order any quantity — just ask us for details.
Chicago Indie Collection
Sat, Aug. 22: 10 am-9 pm / Sun, Aug. 23: 11 am-6 pm
Oakbrook Center (Oak Brook IL) between Crate & Barrel and Lord & Taylor
Don’t forget to vote for us in the Shopper’s Choice Awards, we can both win prizes!
We are pleased to announce that Greetings by Lidia Varesco Design now uses biodegradable plastic sleeves to package our cards!
While we currently use paper with some recycled content (which we “recycle” from our printer’s leftover scraps), we are moving towards using all 100% post-consumer recycled papers. We already offer a 100% recycled envelope with our Tall Notecard Sets.
Buy some of our greener cards this weekend at the Chicago Indie Collective at Oakbrook Center.
Creativity is everywhere. Our newest greeting card was literally inspired by home: the soft green of our newly-painted bathroom. Pair our happy new home card with a potted plant for a nice housewarming.
We want you to be creative too: mix and match cards from our entire collection to create your own greeting card set. Stop by our booth at the Chicago Indie Collective at Oakbrook Center this weekend to peruse and buy!
You know you should be keeping in touch with clients and prospects… with these lovely notes, you have no excuse! These fun new Posey Notecards come in a set of 6. Write a short note to say hello to a client, thank someone for a referral, or introduce yourself to a new prospect.
Buy these cards online here. See more Greetings by Lidia Varesco Design at the Chicago Indie Collective at Oakbrook Center this weekend! We’ll be there Saturday and Sunday, look for the tents just outside of Macy’s.
Today, August 15th, is the Italian holiday Ferragosto. Traditionally a Roman (and then Roman Catholic) holiday, modern-day Italians celebrate by taking a few days off—in fact, many Italians just take the whole month of August off (I knew I loved those italians for some reason, other than my heritage).
Unplug from your computer and take a few days off to celebrate Ferragosto!
The first annual Green Music Fest hits West Town Saturday and Sunday. See cool bands, learn how to make your life (and business) more green, and support local businesses. What could be better?
Buy your tickets here. The Green Music Fest will be held in Eckhart Park, 1330 W. Chicago Avenue. Brought to you by the West Town Chamber of Commerce. Go green!
My entry for Placemaking Chicago’s “What Makes Your Place Great?” contest made it to the final voting round!
Click here to vote. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for my photo of the south end of the lakefront bike trail (shown at right). Voting runs through Sept. 14. Thanks for your vote!
Neighborhood Networking is heading to Roscoe Village next week!
Join us, along with our co-host Business by Referral (BBR), at one of my favorite Roscoe Village spots, The Village Tap to meet and mingle with fellow businesses after work.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
5:30-8:00 pm
The Village Tap
2055 W Roscoe, Chicago, IL 60618
Register in advance online for $10 (or $12 at the door, please RSVP in advance).
Hosted by Lidia Varesco Design and Elizabeth (Lulu) Miranda of Mercury Organizing Professionals
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