Official Blog for The Art of Saying Hello

Guess who has a new business card design?

2009-12-12T00:44:00.000-05:00

Recently, our friends at PinkyShears asked us to help with a cool design for their business card and flyer. Check out their online magazine for details!

http://pinkyshears.com/2009/11/what-do-you-think-about-our-new-business-cards/

http://pinkyshears.com/2009/11/check-out-our-new-flyers/

-Chimere

Hello News

2009-04-29T15:09:00.003-04:00

Hello my Hello babies!

Summer is in the air! It's time to get from under that rock, stop talking and start doing! Starting a business isn't easy however with the right people behind you can move mountains! Contact us---we have legal, creative, and marketing people who would love to support your dreams.

Make sure to sign up for our new newsletter, Hello News!

Stop it and Start it: New Ad Campaign

2009-03-18T01:53:00.003-04:00

TAOSH has a new campaign called "Stop Talking." We're focusing on you guys who are stuck in the office, thinking about starting your own business but afraid to. I was there. Most business owners were there at some point. It won't be easy; well it''ll never be easy because nothing's easy. But why not do something you love?

We have everything you'll need to start your business! Company branding, lawyers, etc. So stop talking and start your business!

Hello Update.....

2009-02-05T15:34:00.003-05:00

Hello To All:

The Art of Saying Hello has been busy! Thanks to all who send referrals, comments, and suggestions! 2009 is definitely a great year.

Lets see.

We have a few major web projects. A new company (that we are respecting not to announce the name, purpose or logo until copyrights and other legal issues are sealed) asked us to anchor the designs for their website. We will work along side web technicians in India to create this major project. Stay tuned and we'll give more info as time and legalities permits.

We're also designing a website for Diamond Touch Spa. Its a new spa in Atlanta GA. We'll be designing and developing the entire site. This site is scheduled to be live in the spring of this year.

The Art of Saying Hello is also bringing new policies and procedures to the table to assure accuracy our payment systems, design quality, and legal aspects. We strive to be a customer friendly design company. If there are any comments you have that could make us a better group of designers, please do not hesitate to let us know. We want feedback!

Speaking of which, soon, we will email our current and previous clients feedback questionnaires. Kind of a "comment card" so to speak. We encourage all comments. And we'll have a feedback page on our site soon.

Thats all for now.

Oh and if you haven't join our friend's email list THE A SPOT. We highly suggest to read his (our friend AJ) letters! Just some humor to brighten your day during the tough times these days.

Smile its free! Besides it looks great on you!

Chimere
Owner, The Art of Saying Hello

2008-09-25T13:03:00.001-04:00

Free Business Cards!!! What is Hello? Crazy?

2008-09-18T12:37:00.005-04:00

We want to design and print 100 free business cards for your company today! With your purchase of a new Hello Logo, you will receive 100 premium business cards designed, printed and shipped out to you for no additional cost. If you don't have a logo how can anyone take your business serious?

Branding means a lot.

You wouldn't know where to get your BigMac without seeing those golden arches first. Right? Throughout your day today, take notice of all the success companies out there. And take a look at their logo. How would you identify who they are without that logo?

When you see the FEDEX logo, you think, delivery.

When you see the Nike logo, you think, athletic wear.

What do people think of when they see your business card? Is there a significant identity attached to good or service?

All we're saying is do not half step. Contact us today at info@artofsayinghello.com or click above.

TAOSH News: September 2008

2008-09-16T04:03:00.002-04:00

The Art of Saying Hello is joining other design gurus in their efforts to make A Stroke of Pink.com the hottest fashion network since....well there's nothing like it. The Art of Saying Hello would like to give ASOP its probs for such a hot concept. We look forward to working with you guys joining design efforts!

Your Idea + Investment (Time + Money)= A Success Business

2008-06-26T09:01:00.005-04:00

It's hard out here for a Designer.

Some may think that since we enjoy what we're doing, then it should be free. And yes, it's true; we love designing. However as a business owner, it's a means of survival. We're past the "I'll do a logo for the low-low." I'm noticing a few things.

Designers try to stay away from the free loaders. "Yo, I want a logo man! How much you charge for X? Oh aiight, I'll call you next week after my next paycheck!" But then they decide not to go with any branding. Or they go with an unprofessional brand that was suitable for their pockets.

Your business will not succeed without investment [consistency + money]. You have to invest time and money into your business (marketing, a team) in order for your business to flourish.

I've seen businesses flourish off of a small budget. They had consistency in their products and services which made their customers believers thus spreading the word to new customers.

And I've seen businesses kill themselves with a large budget. In my opinion, a brand and consistency keeps a business above water. Branding keeps the customer interested and familiar with a company. And consistency reinforces.

You can have consistency without a brand, but then customers would not know your name when its time for word of mouth advertising.

My point: Your idea is nothing without a brand [logos].

2008-05-28T02:44:00.001-04:00

It's an Art people...

2008-05-20T08:49:00.003-04:00

Anyone can say they own a business. But who can keep one for several years with an increasing

customer base---those with a company identity.

I'm very excited about maintaining Hello (The Art of Saying Hello) full time now. No distractions. No excuses. No other job. Just my macbook, some music, my new daughter, and a bowl of Fruit Loops!

Ohyeah, right. Well let me introduce myself. My name is Chimere Faulk and I'm a graphic designer. (web designer on occasion) My boyfriend and I just had a beautiful daughter name Imani. I'm not big on writing (forgive me I'm a designer) but I figure giving Hello a voice online will add character.

So be patient with me as far as grammar, random subjects, phrases, and thoughts. I very seldom stick with one subject in person. It's my wacky brain.

Although, you may see me refer to my family from time to time, I would like to keep this blog anchored towards graphic design culture and business relations. However, design involves everything around us so we'll see.

About Hello...

The Art of Saying Hello believes every company needs branding! Consistent branding. But most importantly we build relationships first. Hello's not just out here for your money. For instance, I received a call two weeks ago from a gentleman who was interested in business cards. So I asked the basic questions; "How many cards would you like?"

The guy took the conversation in a direction that took me off guard.

"Well, I already have my design on Powerpoint..."

Ahhhh!! oh my gosh Powerpoint?! <>

"...and I just want them printed."

He worked the conversation up and around the statement "how much will it be if I just get them printed?" But never actually said it because I could tell he was hesitant to actually ask me. So rather than me take offense (because he wouldn't be using my designs at all and since I send my designs to a printer I would not be making much of anything) I quickly took the conversation into a more comfortable direction for him.

"Sir, would you like me to tell you who I print with?"

"Yeah, yes"

I told him the printer's name, web address, pricing, and my feedback on them as a customer for several years. He was so impressed but more so surprised that I was willing to give him so much information for free. I told him it's not about money with me. (Although I intend on making Hello a support structure for my family---I mean, I'm a business woman).

"What you put out, you get back. So if I put out a greed persona for Hello, I believe I'll get greedy, stingy clients."

He agreed totally. Our conversation turned into a comfortable business relationship. I told him to give me a call anytime he needs help with design jobs. In turn, he told me he'd send clients my way because he felt I was a genuine person to work with.

I love experiences like those.

So that is what I'd like do here as well. Give advice. Answer questions. Assist other businesses.

I'll be back soon.

Smile, it's free.

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