I learn from others mistakes or short commings.

It's 1pm and I'm waiting on my independent contractor/assistant to email me a important file. I've had to reschedule two meetings with perpective clients because a client is expecting a project completed today. This is the first time this assistant has worked on this type of project for me so as long as I get it today I will use him again. I just hope he sends it to me today.

I had planned to hire a permanate personal assistant but the office building that I'd planned to rent office space from changed the agreement after reassuring me our agreement was set. The office manager acted as if she had the final word but she didn't. Why do people do that? The time I spent buying furniture and interviewing an assistant could have been put to better use. But as a small business owner I should expect setbacks like this, right?



I learn from others when they let me down and it's a valualable lesson. I will have plan B the next time I have a project due and will set that due date for the assistant a day or two before mine. Also, I will follow my instincts so when someone tells me a agreement is good and I feel somethings now just right, I will furture investgate.

As a small business owner, once can't take to many set backs.

Cross your fingers for me!

I'm having a wonderful time creating websites. Click here to view the latest.

I plan to add music to the intro. It's something extra I'm doing for the client. They have a wonderful organization. The Kidz Korna Organization help abused children and more. All of their focus is on supporting children. They even produce a Christian TV show.

I'm hoping to win two new contracts. I just found out today that I have competition so I have my fingers crossed.

What do you think of my designs? Do they all look too similar? I never use templates but I think I have a similar style. I'm hoping to add variety to my portfolio with these two accounts. Cross your fingers for me!

Thank you for the referral!

Hello All,

I'm very excited because recently three individuals have referred Chocolates on MY Pillow services to others. It means a lot when someone tells me how unique and valuable my business is. But it means even more when they show me.

Keith Glover referred a friend to me who needs event planning assistance. Thank you so much Keith. We've had a good time so far planning the event. If you are not there, don't worry, we are going have lots of pictures taken and a video made which will be displayed on a website.

Rick Williams referred a friend to me who I've meet before but at the time didn't need business support but now he do. I'm not sure if it's going to work out but I appreciate Rick for keeping me in mind.

And finally Laurie Folino of My Go2Gal, LLC who is in the ICEA association and an internet networking group with me, THANK YOU. A friend of hers wanted to buy a gift certificate for a friend in Lake Forest, IL. Her friend is having a baby and the gift certificate will be a baby shower gift. Laurie passed on the business to me because Lake Forest is way out of her territory. Laurie, don't worry they are in good hands. I hope to return the favor one day.

KEEP THE REFERRALS COMING.

Websites Websites Websites

Recently, Chocolates on MY Pillow have been asked to create websites. And it's a lot of fun. I enjoy creating websites that have a unique look. I try not to make them all look alike.

This started after a potential client asked me who my web designer is. I told him I did it. And so he asked how much I charged and I told them no, I only designed it for myself. He asked if I'd make an exception and design his. I told him I'd take a stab at it but for him to remember I'm a graphic designer who is familiar with website coding and software. He still wanted me to go for it. Click here to see the result. Beware there is some shady lyrics in the song playing on the home page.

After the first website I decided I really enjoy creating in this way so I casually told a few clients that I was now creating websites at a very reasonable rate because I'm building my portfolio. A few was unhappy with the boring designs of their current websites so they hired me to create something new and exciting. Click here to see another website I created.

It's very interested creating something so important to someone else. I can't take total credit for this last website (click here) because the company was very specific and at times I resisted their changes but after I made the changes I realized together we created a better website. Thanks Tia for standing strongly by your vision.

If you like what you see and you want a unique website created. Email webmaster@ChocolatesOMP.com. Comments are also welcomed.

Take care,

Tisha Littlejohn

helloWorld

I added a new service to support Chocolates on MY Pillow's marketing needs. helloWorld supplies video media solutions to small businesses. Once upon a time, only big businesses and movie house had access to video streaming. Video streaming is simply adding video to the internet - email, websites, and more.

Check out www.ChocolatesOMP.com to see how I've integrated it into my website. Or email me at tisha@helloWorld.com and I will send you a video email. This is a wonderful tool. For the low price of 9.95 per month one can use the tool as I have as well as have a video conference with three other people and put together a live webcast.

Anyway, please let me know what you think of helloWorld. Email me if you'd like to be added to the mailing list and you will see how I use it for marketing Chocolates on MY Pillow.

What I look like?

Here's a picture of me at a fashion show with a client whose fashions were featured.
I can't wait to get a good headshot.

What a wonderful day....

What a wonderful day to stay inside and work on business matters that are overdue.

Today's goal was to do just that. So far I've added the Chocolates on MY Pillow website to a bunch of search engines including Google. I'm also applied the company in the Google Ad program. The biggest project I started and completed today was a new press release. Following is the press release -

The Perfect Solution for Busy People during the Winter Months

Personal Concierge Services provide assistance with winter related issues will you rest.

During the winter months the demands on life become much more difficult. Managing work and family, running errands, home maintenance, and a social life is stressful enough, but now we have to get it done in shorter days. Sure we still have 24 hours to work with but with less daylight and longer commutes the days definitely feel shorter. In addition, more is added to our to-do list, like snow removal, winterizing the home, and winter car maintenance.

Thanks to personal concierge companies our winters don’t have to be as stressful. The purpose of these companies is to help those who have more to do than they have time for. This new industry developed in the mid-nineties due from a demand from people who are overworked, stressed out, and need help dealing with life so that they can spend their free time nurturing themselves and their families. Personal concierge companies do everything from arranging a special evening for a couple to waiting in line at the DMV to personal shopping.

Chocolates on MY Pillow, a Chicago based personal concierge company, acknowledges that winter is a great time for their business. During the cold time of the year, they receive more calls from their regular clients needing assistance and interested individuals with inquires thus they offers special winter promotions. “Most people need a service like ours but are on the fence, so we offer discounts during the time of year that they need us most, giving them an extra push. Once our clients start enjoying the benefits of using our services, they tell us they wish they would have found us years ago,” said Tisha Littlejohn, Chocolates on MY Pillow founder. You can find out about the Chocolates on MY Pillow’s special winter promotions by visiting - http://www.chocolatesomp.com/.

Though during the winter months companies like Chocolates on MY Pillow receive many request to arranging snow removal and proper winterization of the home, it’s important to note that the increase in business is mainly due to clients requesting errands to be run because they’d prefer not going out into the cold themselves. Why not hire someone else to fight though cold while you sit at home sipping hot chocolate in front of the fireplace?

To find our more about personal concierge services and receive a free consultation contact Chocolates on MY Pillow at info@chocolatesomp.com or 800.883.8713. For those outside the Chicago area, find a personal concierge company by visiting the International Concierge and Errand Association (ICEA) at http://www.iceaweb.org/.

Please email me and let me know what you think - tisha@ChocolatesOMP.com.

The rest of the day will include submitting the press release and finding out how to improve the ranking of my website.

Enjoy this winter day!

New Website!

I'm so excited about my new website. The hosting company called today and informed me that, of all concierge company's websites they have viewed Chocolates on MY Pillow is the best.

I'm very proud because I created the website. I've added web design as a service to my clients.

Adding video to the website didn't work for me. I found this new company, helloWorld, and they offer video streaming but there were a lot of glitches. I've decided to accept my losses and move on. I will still include a video on the about us page. Be looking for it in a month or two.

Good day,

Tisha Littlejohn