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After years of encouragement from my online family, I am so proud to be in a position to offer this! 

Career Coaching with Bunny Cates

Career Coaching with Bunny Cates: A 1 hour, 1-on-1 Conversation with store owner and designer Bunny Cates (me!).

What’s this all about?

Well, when I started out in this business I would have given ANYTHING to have had someone to just sit down and talk to about the behind the scenes aspects of running "the business side" of digiscrap. No fluff, just honest answers to some pretty serious questions I had floating around in my head. "Do I need a business license?" "Do I charge taxes?" "How much do I charge for this!?" I didn’t have anyone, but using my management background as a guide, I’ve been figuring it out on my own for the last 5+ years. I get asked questions all the time about how to handle certain things, or the best way to deal with this-n-that and I know that the information I have to share can be motivational, informative, and useful. When I started my digital scrapbooking business, I didn’t have someone to talk to about the business, it was hard figuring it out on my own. I want to be that "someone" for you.

So many people get into this business thinking its going to be a quick buck, and then they have no one to talk to or help them thru it once they’re in it.  I want to change that for people!  Imagine how awesome the entire DigiScrap/Crafting’/Cottage Arts niche would be if designers actually "felt" like and DID know what they were doing.  Had a "guide" to push them in the right direction.  I can totally fill that void for people.

So, what I am offering here is pretty simple. Your questions, my answers, about the "business side" of Digital Scrapbooking. Anything you want to talk about. Whether you are a store owner or a digital designer, I am confident this session will benefit your business.

Coaching sessions are prepaid by appointment only, and held via Skype (World Wide) or Telephone (USA ONLY).

How to get scheduled:

Simple! Check Out with this item in your cart. Once payment is received, you will receive an email with a few questions for YOU to answer and you can also tell me what time is best for you. Once I get that back, we’ll have you scheduled, and on the day of your session we’ll either meet up on Skype or phone. Which ever works best for YOU.

Once you have your date set, I highly recommend sitting down and making notes of what you hope to talk about during our coaching session. These sessions aren’t me telling you what I think you should know, its me telling you what you WANT to know. So make notes to yourself, and have them handy during our Coaching session! If you don’t have any questions, it’s going to be a long hour!

Remember: You can ask me anything business related.

Please note this is not a "creative" seminar. I will not be teaching you how to design. This is a "BUSINESS" conversation. So you can ask things about: administration, taxes,workflow, customer service, etc etc

click here to schedule your Coaching Session with Bunny Cates

Hi folks, this is just a quick quick note.

I’m putting together some Business Binders for the DSO Girls, and I thought I would put the offer out there to my Digiscrap Designing friends.

This is NOT a digital download.  Actual binders will be shipped to those who order.

Basically, my business binder is a tool that will help organize your business in every aspect from planning products, creating them, tracking their sales, managing deadlines, planning promotions, tracking income and expenses, tax prep *You’ll be COMPLETELY READY come tax time! Just pop out a section and GO!* , and MORE.   The binder won’t help you DESIGN, but it will help you manage just about every other part of the business. 

The cost of the binder is $45.  This does NOT include shipping.  Shipping will be billed separately and is based on your location.  I will consult with the post office to get the best rate possible for you, which I believe will be MEDIA MAIL for those in the US.  To expedite shipping you can request flat rate which will be $10.80 (USA), but I think that is at least DOUBLE what media mail will cost.

I do not have a photo of a completed binder, I am in the process of putting them together at this time.  They will not be decorated, I’ll leave that up to the new owners.    What they will be is either a 1” 3-ring binder or a 2” 3-ring binder, stuffed with stuff to help you run the business (Over 100 pages of charts, tips, ledgers, and more!).  

I will also provide either in seminar setting or one-on-one in Skype – a “How to use this binder” class.  At NO additional charge to those that purchase the binder.   We’ll go over each section in detail, and discuss how to use each section.

Additionally those who purchase this first batch of binders (Purchases from the month of FEBRUARY 2010 only!)  will receive free supplements thru Nov 2010, of anything I decide to add between now and the 2011 release. 

Please note: This binder is for a single user.  Copying and redistributing (online or otherwise) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED!

If you would like to order a binder, please click the BUY NOW BUTTON.  Please note I am purchasing supplies to make the binders as they are ordered, so please allow 2 weeks for assembly and shipment of your binder.

Here are some quick shots of partially assembled binders, I’ll add more pics when I get them completely assembled.  Who knew hole punching would be such a PAIN!  lol!!!!!

PS:
If you try to order and it says “Sold out” just email me.  I have it set to stop after a certain amount, as each batch of supplies will make X number of binders.  I’ll reset it so you can order, it just means I need to order more supplies.  

PSS:
If you have think you may want one, but are unsure and have questions please don’t hesitate to email me!