FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My standard rate is $75 per hour, plus travel reimbursement. Most things can be handled over the phone and via e-mail andFedEx/UPS or USPS. I typically ask for 50% down with a signed agreement giving the complete details on what I am going to do based on the initial conversation and consulting. I do have a Pay Pal account so I can send electronic invoices for payment via credit card or pay pal account.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I typically collect information about what the customer is trying to achieve with their project, to form the big picture of the overall objective and budget.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a fine artist, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, etc. and my first degree is in Fine Art, but I realized that in order to make a living I needed a skill with more demand, that afforded me retirement benefits, etc. My 2nd degree is in Printing Technology/Graphic Art. Working for a Business Forms Manufacturer and also working in an office using standard business forms for operations, plus my accounting class gives me a strong foundation for business forms design. Working for a printing press manufacturer gave me a good understanding of the mechanical capabilities and limitations of specific makes and models of printing presses. Working for a Printing Paper Distribution Company, I have a very good understanding of paper specifications and can select the right type of paper for the project. Working for a Printing Services Company, I understand the pre-press and post-press (bindery) operations, and shipping considerations. Working for a Printing and Promotional Products Distributor gave me a more complete understanding of the embroidery and screen printing processes and sourcing for promotional items. Finally, my passion for design and having my own freelance business throughout my Printing Career, plus teaching myself about website design and digital marketing I have learned so much over my 28+ year career. All these experiences have made me the ideal partner for your printing, graphics and web design needs. I handle a vast majority of these projects and manage deadlines to stay on track.