So what to do when you're inviting half the world to your wedding and you want to make sure everyone can make it? Well the thing these days is to send out a "Save the Date" card so everyone knows when and where it will be and can't start looking for an outfit, crocheting a wedding tablecloth etc etc.
Now there are LOADS of companies out there that will design you up some lovely Save the Date cards but none of them really suited our style. We wanted something a bit funky retro so we used photo shop to create these!
I followed a fab tutuorial from this blog here to turn the original photo (taken on bfs phone the day we got engaged in Javea) into more of a "polaroid" look.
We then purchased the birds design and set designing the back of the card.
With printing costs they will probably cost £30 and are far more personal and suited to us that something with ribbons and diamantes on :)
Michelle Macievic is the owner and founder of Out of the Box Consulting, and she is a sales pro. In her consulting business, she helps business owners by coaching them on how to close sales.
ReplyDeleteMichelle sat down with Darryl Evanetich to discuss her consulting business, as well as to pass along some helpful tips for business owners and entrepreneurs who are getting started. She shares some of the common mistakes that business owners make, as well as how to communicate and sell to different personality types.
When a business owner is ramping up, they have a tendency to wear a lot of hats. For many of them, this is a necessity. They don’t have the luxury of hiring staff for every position yet, so they have to tackle things that they may not be familiar with.
For many businesses, making sales and gaining clients is essential to their success. However, not all business owners have a knack for sales. If they aren’t in a position to hire a salesperson, that can be a tricky situation.
While Michelle has many years of experience in sales, her degree is in Psychology. She was always fascinated with the subject, and studied different personality types. A large part of her success in sales was because she figured out how to communicate with people, and what makes them “tick”.
While there are many different personality tests out there, Michelle shares a quick and easy way to identify the personalities of people. Essentially, there are four color personality types . She goes into how to recognize each type, as well as how to effectively sell to each one.
The four color types are Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green. Let’s talk more about each one.
RED
Identifying traits
This personality type is an easy one to spot. Reds are the movers and shakers of the world. You won’t have to tell a red what to do, because they are probably already doing it. They like the spotlight, and have loads of confidence. A Red will have no issues directing people. They are competitive, and like to be on top.
Communicating with them
When communicating with a red, you should be direct. However, you don’t want to be pushy. It’s important to earn their respect, so be sure to know your facts. Because they are direct, they appreciate when you are as well.
Selling to them
Having confidence will help you close a sale when working with a Red personality. You can’t be afraid to ask for the sale. Let them know what you are offering and why they want it. Because Reds like to be the best, you should try to appeal to their ego. Explaining how a product or service can set them apart from their competition will get their attention.
BLUE
Identifying traits
Blues are the extroverts - the life of the party. Generally, Blues have a large social circle with lots of friends and connections. They are naturally friendly and outgoing, and it’s easy to build a relationship with a Blue. They value fun and friendships.
Communicating with them
Truthfully, a Blue will probably do the majority of the talking, and that’s ok! The best way to build trust with a Blue is to build a relationship with them. Treat them like a friend, and keep the conversations light and casual.
Selling to them
Because Blues like to be trendy, you should try to show them that what you are offering is the latest and best. For a Blue, it’s helpful to talk about who else is using the same product or service. Be enthusiastic in your pitch, and treat them like a friend. Focus on the fun stuff, and assume the sale.
YELLOW
Identifying traits
The Yellows of the world are the sensitive types. They are usually soft-spoken and have a warm and friendly personality. A Yellow will care deeply about others, and they have a great deal of empathy. When you think of animal lovers, people who love mediation and yoga, and who connect with the outdoors, those are the Yellows.