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At 6:12pm on August 11, 2008, Alive Inc said…: One Life To Live From Dreams to Reality – Small Business Leaders Conference Identifying Your Niche to Securing Your Funding

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At 4:01pm on October 28, 2007, maria perez said…: Nice work. Glad you decided to venture on your own. I have yet to do that but admire designers such as you.- nice job and keep us posted on your career! - Maria

At 3:50pm on September 13, 2007, Patricia Twitchell said…: Dear Shannon,

I would like to invite you to my network of friends and professionals. I own and operate a specialty gift shop in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. I am interested in networking with other professional women.

Patricia Twitchell
The Teddy Bear Lady of Myrtle Creek
www.justbearsandstuff.com

At 1:17pm on September 5, 2007, Megan said…: Oh boy... "Firing" clients is such a huge issue. We deal with it in my "real" job too. Thankfully I haven't had to deal with it much so far in my jewelry business.

At 6:08am on August 14, 2007, Shannon Terrell said…: Absolutely. I will let the other strong ladies in my area know about this. Judy referred me to this site - we've been working together with one of her clients and consequently discussing the joys of owning and operating a small business.

At 8:54pm on August 13, 2007, Kimberly Porrazzo said…: Hello ladies! So glad to see you two connected (you and Judy Asman). That's exactly the way this site is supposed to work. Shannon - who referred you to the site? You're all the way in Atlanta! Please pass on this URL to all the friends you know and ask them to sign up. The more women we have, the more support we can offer.

At 12:31pm on August 12, 2007, Shannon Terrell said…: Thanks Judy - likewise! I really appreciate you contacting me about this. I'm so happy we're working together and looking forward to many projects down the road. :)

If you are in business, what is the name of your business?: Spot On Design, LLC

Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?: I've been in the graphic design field for over 10 years now. I was running entire creative departments and eventually realized it made sense to strike out on my own and do the same thing while building my own client base.

If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?: http://www.designbyspoton.com

Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.: I provide current on-target design work for my clients which is put together in the most thoughtful and technically correct way possible.
My range of capabilities includes print, screen, web, animation and environmental (large scale) design.

What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?: It was definitely building my client base and waiting for the first couple of rounds of payments to come in. It was a scary time and the only time I've really had doubts about striking out on my own.

What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?: Make sure you're as responsive as possible. Many clients are under the impression (thanks to our predecessors) that freelance designers are slackers. I try to be more reliable than a full-time employee in order to gain my clients' trust and confidence.

What has been your biggest mistake?: Not getting print specs on a large project in writing from the vendor. I had the misfortune of working with a vendor who forgot what he asked me to do, then lied to my client about it. I always make sure I have everything in writing after that experience.

What has been your smartest move?: Creating this business. I will never again be underpaid and overworked. I also have the option to stop working with a client if I don't like the way they treat me or do business. The sense of freedom that running your own small business gives you is worth every moment of doubt in the beginning.

Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?: Yes

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