Feel I've hade a HUGE mistake!

bbruce

Gingham_Ribbon wrote:

Hiya.

I think this is something I could get into. How did you go about it if you don't mind me asking?

It was in Tokyo when I was teaching English as it fitted in nicely with the gaps in the classes. I doubt that helps you - sorry!
Sometimes I got the same piece I had rewritten to proofread and was amazed at how they had ignored most of my corrections!
I haven't tried it in the UK as I'm a full time Engineer although when I retire I might try again if I get any contacts.

Lois_Lane

Hi Iday77 - you've got a PM.

littlejaffa

If you really hate the sales side, have your thought about hiring somone on a commision only basis, so you only pay them if they get you deals?
good luck

I'mcomingbackasaman

bbruce wrote:

I agree too.
I used to make a good living proofreading as mistakes jump out at me without having to read all the words!
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Sorry for going off thread but how do you get work proof reading? I'd be good at that and could make some spare cash towards my 'place in the sun' ..........ahhhhhhhh:cool2: :rolleyes2 :wave: muchas gracias.

suesuesue_2

Am i getting this right? Do you do printing letterheads etc?
I could not find your web site on your post, can you PM it to me as i need some printing,
Thanks

Gingham_Ribbon

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chrisyc

What is your website address?

You can pm me it if your not allowed to post it.

Thanks

lday77 wrote:

Hi

I set up in business about 6 months ago after ten years in my field of graphic design, as I took voluntary redundancy when it was offered to me, but so far I have only been making about £350 a month profit.

I had some savings which are just about gone now and I am really panicking that I am going to fail, as being a self-employed designer has always been my goal.

Yesterday I spent all day on the phone trying to get new customers (which I absolutely hate doing as I am rubbish at it) after 50 calls I got 2 possible customers but one of them doesn't have an office, and as I work from home he wants to meet at a hotel which I am a bit worried about. The second possible customer sounds fine but now I am worrying that if I get business I am not going to be good enough.

I would like to join a networking club like BNI but my local chapters all have designers/printers I also doubt I could afford to join. I am waiting to see if my business plan has been accepted by the Prince's Trust - if it is will that help?

I think I might have made a huge mistake

lday77

I haven't looked on here in a while and when I did I was delighted that the posts were still being read, so much so I have decided to give you an update:

Business is going great, I know these are the crazy busy months but I am working really hard right now to cover the quieter times.

The business is now being supported by the Prince's Trust, who gave me a loan and a mentor and I have just got a grant for £500 to spend on some new technology and advertising.

I have also been freelancing for two ad agencies and created a more steady income from my client base, all of whom have done repeat business with me. I have got much better at cold calling, I still hate it but needs must at desperate times, although I have realised that there are better times to do this i.e. not the week before Christmas, lunchtime etc.

I didn't join the BNI or FSB but may in the future, I have joined a cheaper networking club which only meets once a month and has really helped, they have featured me in their magazine and this generated lots of interest.

So all in all things have smoothed out a bit over the last few months and I am really pleased to have stuck with it. It was such a big step to take in the first place that I am not turning back now.

Thanks for all your support.:D

plumpmouse

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Poppycat

theprintinghouse is a :spam:mer