![🙅🏻4 Reasons Why you Shouldn't TRADE a Service for a Service 🙅🏻 Listen up!! 👇🏼
😣 One party loses interest:
I’ve heard it time and time again, one person always will let the project slide to the side.
You know why this happens?
Because they have paying clients, and you’re not - your project is a verbal agreement
😬 When money isn’t exchanged, there is little commitment:
There is something about a transaction happening that makes a sale final.
When this doesn’t happen there is nothing that makes this feel like a solidified service.
😮 Interactions become “friendship” rather than “business”:
I’m not saying you can’t be friends with your partners, but it becomes very tricky when no monetary exchange occurs.
Sometimes parties become pretty chill about the engagement
😨 Time is lost, and deadlines are pushed:
In many cases, you’ll end up completing the work yourself.
The point of purchasing a service is so that you, as a business, can focus on completing other priorities.
When you have to take the work back on your plate, other deadlines get pushed.
This is a domino effect, everything can get messy!
In my experience, it just doesn’t work.
One too many times I’ve heard stories from business partners that they didn’t receive the service they would have if they were PAYING for the service.
I’ve even seen legal action taken! It’s bad business.
👉🏽If you do end up trading services with another business, treat it EXACTLY like a transaction.
Set your goals, deliverables, timelines and a contract. Building relationships in business is so important, but this can turn disastrous quickly if you don’t properly communicate.
Are you currently trading a service? What’s your experience been? If you’re not, would you?
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🙅🏻4 Reasons Why you Shouldn't TRADE a Service for a Service 🙅🏻 Listen up!! 👇🏼 😣 One party loses interest: I’ve heard it time and time again, one person always will let the project slide to the side. You know why this happens? Because they have paying clients, and you’re not - your project is a verbal agreement 😬 When money isn’t exchanged, there is little commitment: There is something about a transaction happening that makes a sale final. When this doesn’t happen there is nothing that makes this feel like a solidified service. 😮 Interactions become “friendship” rather than “business”: I’m not saying you can’t be friends with your partners, but it becomes very tricky when no monetary exchange occurs. Sometimes parties become pretty chill about the engagement 😨 Time is lost, and deadlines are pushed: In many cases, you’ll end up completing the work yourself. The point of purchasing a service is so that you, as a business, can focus on completing other priorities. When you have to take the work back on your plate, other deadlines get pushed. This is a domino effect, everything can get messy! In my experience, it just doesn’t work. One too many times I’ve heard stories from business partners that they didn’t receive the service they would have if they were PAYING for the service. I’ve even seen legal action taken! It’s bad business. 👉🏽If you do end up trading services with another business, treat it EXACTLY like a transaction. Set your goals, deliverables, timelines and a contract. Building relationships in business is so important, but this can turn disastrous quickly if you don’t properly communicate. Are you currently trading a service? What’s your experience been? If you’re not, would you? . . . 💥Get the plug-n-play DIY sales funnel system with customizable design assets so you can create scroll-stopping offers, consistently attracts your best-fit clients, and grows your biz on AUTOPILOT ✈️ 👉🏼 Yourdesignerash.com/savvy-sales-system ![6 SIMPLE TIPS TO CREATE A BETTER USER EXPERIENCE for your website peeps 👇🏼
1️⃣ Set external links to open in new tabs so your users aren’t pulled away from your website
2️⃣ Have one primary goal for your user to take immediate action on
3️⃣ Link images on your website that take your users to your primary action
4️⃣ Set hover actions on CTAs so users know it’s “clickable”
5️⃣ Limit the use of sliders when possible as load time bogs your site down
6️⃣ Place important information above the fold where 100% of your users hit
Your website is built for your user, not for you or your team.
Its purpose is to attract, educate and guide your user to solution their problem, their pain point.
Keep it easy, organized and simple. 👌🏼
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6 SIMPLE TIPS TO CREATE A BETTER USER EXPERIENCE for your website peeps 👇🏼 1️⃣ Set external links to open in new tabs so your users aren’t pulled away from your website 2️⃣ Have one primary goal for your user to take immediate action on 3️⃣ Link images on your website that take your users to your primary action 4️⃣ Set hover actions on CTAs so users know it’s “clickable” 5️⃣ Limit the use of sliders when possible as load time bogs your site down 6️⃣ Place important information above the fold where 100% of your users hit Your website is built for your user, not for you or your team. Its purpose is to attract, educate and guide your user to solution their problem, their pain point. Keep it easy, organized and simple. 👌🏼 If you’re ready for a website re-design, I’m ready to listen 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/inquire-today ![🤗I’m coming to you today to talk about VIDEO! 📹
You’ve probably noticed that video content is taking over your social media feeds more than ever before.
With things like IGTV & Facebook Watch on the algorithm up-and-up, EVERY biz needs to be making sure they are showing up in their audience’s feeds with video.
But hey, don’t get stuck in MP4 paralysis.
We’ve got you! 💜
Engaging with your audience via video becomes easier to do the more you do it!
The secret? Show up!
Ask yourself… how are you educating your audience?
What can you share exclusively through video that makes them stop, think, and go “aha!”?
Successful video marketing needs to be contributing to the solving of a problem, not just making more noise.
Wordstream’s stats tell us that “using video on landing pages will increase conversions by 86%”.
That’s HUGE!😱
Today, I want you to make a list of all the places online you could inject video content for your audience.
Think your Facebook coaching group, IG stories, IGTV, Reels, your landing page, email list, sales funnel… so many opportunities!
Show up, be yourself, tell stories, problem solve for your customers, and create experiences for them that matter. 🙏🏼
Let me know where you’re popping up in a video TODAY! 😍
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🤗I’m coming to you today to talk about VIDEO! 📹 You’ve probably noticed that video content is taking over your social media feeds more than ever before. With things like IGTV & Facebook Watch on the algorithm up-and-up, EVERY biz needs to be making sure they are showing up in their audience’s feeds with video. But hey, don’t get stuck in MP4 paralysis. We’ve got you! 💜 Engaging with your audience via video becomes easier to do the more you do it! The secret? Show up! Ask yourself… how are you educating your audience? What can you share exclusively through video that makes them stop, think, and go “aha!”? Successful video marketing needs to be contributing to the solving of a problem, not just making more noise. Wordstream’s stats tell us that “using video on landing pages will increase conversions by 86%”. That’s HUGE!😱 Today, I want you to make a list of all the places online you could inject video content for your audience. Think your Facebook coaching group, IG stories, IGTV, Reels, your landing page, email list, sales funnel… so many opportunities! Show up, be yourself, tell stories, problem solve for your customers, and create experiences for them that matter. 🙏🏼 Let me know where you’re popping up in a video TODAY! 😍 . . . 💥Get the plug-n-play DIY sales funnel system with customizable design assets so you can create scroll-stopping offers, consistently attracts your best-fit clients, and grows your biz on AUTOPILOT ✈️ 👉🏼Yourdesignerash.com/savvy-sales-system ![🤔 Is security on your mind as you plan out your website? If not, I’m about to convince you that it should be!
#micdrop 🎤
67% of small- and medium-sized businesses were attacked by hackers in 2018!
Out of those, 82% of those had antivirus software installed on their systems, and 72% had intrusion detection systems. - 2018 State of SMB Cybersecurity Report
And guys… it STILL HAPPENED!
Many aren’t securing their sites as much as they should. This could be because businesses feel they are too small to merit it. #helltotheno
Numbers don’t lie! How devastating would it be to have your time, investments and clients go POOF!… all because you didn’t have the proper security in place?
Here’s where to start:
1️⃣ A Secure Web Host
Look for a hosting plan that has built-in security features. Your website designer can help chime in on this one before you choose!
2️⃣ SSL Certificates = Essential!
These are a method of encryption that turn a normal website into one with an extra layer of protection.
Think of it as a big, buff bodyguard for your biz.
“HTTP” = not a secured site.
“HTTPS” = a super awesome secured site.
👉🏽SEO Tip:
Google’s algorithm does rank secured and unsecured websites, shaking an internet finger at those without this security feature and patting those on the back that have it!
3️⃣ Pick a Pro Designer
Elementary, but a good reminder!
Your professional site designer will ensure your site’s security is always in tip-top shape!
4️⃣ Spam Blockers: Your New Website BFF
Even if spam isn’t a huge concern, it’s an awesome idea to keep it from ever going near your site.
Spam looks… well, spammy! It discourages genuine customers from interacting and gives your site a poor look and feel.
Ask your designer about spam blockers or honeypots. They’ll know what you mean. 😉
Ready to get moving on a gorgeous, profit-driven, SECURE website?
I'm here for that! Send me a DM to get started!
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🤔 Is security on your mind as you plan out your website? If not, I’m about to convince you that it should be! #micdrop 🎤 67% of small- and medium-sized businesses were attacked by hackers in 2018! Out of those, 82% of those had antivirus software installed on their systems, and 72% had intrusion detection systems. - 2018 State of SMB Cybersecurity Report And guys… it STILL HAPPENED! Many aren’t securing their sites as much as they should. This could be because businesses feel they are too small to merit it. #helltotheno Numbers don’t lie! How devastating would it be to have your time, investments and clients go POOF!… all because you didn’t have the proper security in place? Here’s where to start: 1️⃣ A Secure Web Host Look for a hosting plan that has built-in security features. Your website designer can help chime in on this one before you choose! 2️⃣ SSL Certificates = Essential! These are a method of encryption that turn a normal website into one with an extra layer of protection. Think of it as a big, buff bodyguard for your biz. “HTTP” = not a secured site. “HTTPS” = a super awesome secured site. 👉🏽SEO Tip: Google’s algorithm does rank secured and unsecured websites, shaking an internet finger at those without this security feature and patting those on the back that have it! 3️⃣ Pick a Pro Designer Elementary, but a good reminder! Your professional site designer will ensure your site’s security is always in tip-top shape! 4️⃣ Spam Blockers: Your New Website BFF Even if spam isn’t a huge concern, it’s an awesome idea to keep it from ever going near your site. Spam looks… well, spammy! It discourages genuine customers from interacting and gives your site a poor look and feel. Ask your designer about spam blockers or honeypots. They’ll know what you mean. 😉 Ready to get moving on a gorgeous, profit-driven, SECURE website? I'm here for that! Send me a DM to get started! . . . 💥Get the plug-n-play DIY sales funnel system with customizable design assets so you can create scroll-stopping offers, consistently attracts your best-fit clients, and grows your biz on AUTOPILOT ✈️ 👉🏼Yourdesignerash.com/savvy-sales-system ![It’s taken me 3 years to write this blog article I want to share with you 😲🤷🏻♀️ - because I was terrified to tell my story…😪🤦🏻♀️
The judgement, the comparisons, the fear of rejection, I know you get it. But, I’m sharing my last 3 year business journey with you in hopes that you will not only understand, but appreciate the vulnerability of my hardships, and that you can LEARN from some of the mistakes I’ve made.
My goal in writing this blog post was to inspire anyone who needs help letting go of whatever’s holding them back in business. And, in the process, to empower you to take bigger, better, and smarter steps in your business.
In order to do that, I need to take you through my entrepreneurial career, from my greatest mistakes to my biggest wins. And that means sharing with you how I went from employed to unemployed, and then employed again. But, this time, as my own boss and the owner/creative/visionary of this now-successful online digital marketing business.
Whether you’re struggling to get your business off the ground, wondering how to survive a misstep or two, or simply want proof that every single person who’s had the guts to start their own business hits a rough patch, my story and the following business lessons are for you.
Pleaaaaaase continue reading on Blog.YourDesignerAsh.com. This post was hard to share, and I hope you see the value and heart of this article as a true representation of courage and inspiration!
Much love and to your success,
Ash ❤️]()
It’s taken me 3 years to write this blog article I want to share with you 😲🤷🏻♀️ - because I was terrified to tell my story…😪🤦🏻♀️ The judgement, the comparisons, the fear of rejection, I know you get it. But, I’m sharing my last 3 year business journey with you in hopes that you will not only understand, but appreciate the vulnerability of my hardships, and that you can LEARN from some of the mistakes I’ve made. My goal in writing this blog post was to inspire anyone who needs help letting go of whatever’s holding them back in business. And, in the process, to empower you to take bigger, better, and smarter steps in your business. In order to do that, I need to take you through my entrepreneurial career, from my greatest mistakes to my biggest wins. And that means sharing with you how I went from employed to unemployed, and then employed again. But, this time, as my own boss and the owner/creative/visionary of this now-successful online digital marketing business. Whether you’re struggling to get your business off the ground, wondering how to survive a misstep or two, or simply want proof that every single person who’s had the guts to start their own business hits a rough patch, my story and the following business lessons are for you. Pleaaaaaase continue reading on Blog.YourDesignerAsh.com. This post was hard to share, and I hope you see the value and heart of this article as a true representation of courage and inspiration! Much love and to your success, Ash ❤️
