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Facing Failure
June 12, 2019

Some go so far as to claim that failure is the key to success, but things are a little trickier when you’re faced with failure of your own.
What to Include in a Written Job Proposal
May 17, 2019

Nancy Hiller knows the value of agreed-upon boundaries, managing expectations, and having a written record
Consulting With Prospective Clients
April 18, 2019

“How do you handle inquiries from prospective customers?” asks a reader. “Do you have any rules for design and project approvals?"
The Work/Life Balance of a Pro
January 25, 2019

The notion of work-life balance seems to imply that work is, by definition, drudgery. It may well be, for people who hate their jobs.
Marketing For Woodworkers: Social Media and SEO
October 15, 2018

This is part of a series about different marketing tools for woodworkers. The others are linked below. To be in business, you have to respond to demand; you can’t just…
Marketing for Woodworkers: Print Ads
June 26, 2018

Darrell Peart credits his ads in print periodicals with making his name one of the most widely known among those who specialize in Arts and Crafts work
Marketing for Woodworkers: Shows, festivals, and exhibitions
May 30, 2018

This is part of a series about different marketing tools for woodworkers. The others are linked below. To make a living as a furniture maker, you have to sell your…
When things go awry
December 4, 2017

This is part two of Nancy's earlier Pro's Corner post: "5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Clients" Challenge code “Caution-Tape Yellow” Even the most reasonable of customers can sometimes change…
5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Clients
November 21, 2017

As long as you have to sell your work to make a living, you’re working for someone else: your customer
Nancy Hiller’s Reality Check(list)
August 14, 2017

If you’re thinking of turning your passion into a profession you should take a deep look at what is involved in running a legitimate business.

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