Generally we think of making scrapbooks to hold family memories and photos.  We even teach classes to help others develop various types of scrapbooks.
However, you can utilize scrapbooking techniques for business portfolios.  Also, you can assemble these “portfolios”  online, or scan into your computer, for viewing online (at your blog or web site) by potential customers.  I’ve used these techniques for two of my home businesses.
I transformed a photograph album type of scrapbook into a portfolio when I had a quiltmaking/patchwork business.  In it I placed photos and descriptions of items I had for sale or could make on order.  I also …read more

Portfolios, either as a scrapbook/photo album type or a DVD (perhaps both), aid greatly in describing your business and showing clients what you have available.  Also, on your blog or web site, you can put together descriptions and photos.
Whichever you use, you’ll find this helps your client visualize what you can do for them.
Include:

Photos of what you can do or have done.
Photos of satisfied customers/clients’ purchases.
Testimonies, both written and verbal, from your customers.
Photos of what you have available.
Samples of writing, products, services

For instance, for a party planning home business, I have an album containing a listing, description and photos, along with …read more

I’ve been brainstorming with a friend on how she can set up her party planning business.  She isn’t going to do so much “hands on” setting up for parties or entertaining guests (although this is an option) as she is helping her clients with ideas and resources.  She’ll compile a list of resources on her blog (eventually maybe a web site) where they can find the items they need.
 Helping them come up with themes for their parties is another aspect of her business.  These can be detailed on her web site or blog. She can meet with clients, go over …read more

 Is your business condusive for Father’s Day recognition and promotions?  If so, now is the time to be thinking about celebrating this holiday and helping your clients do so.
 Party planners should help clients find traditional and unique ways to celebrate and start planning NOW.
If you offer apparel, office supplies, electronics and other items particularly for dads, make sure your customers know.
Do you have dads in your life that you give gifts and cards to?  Make sure they’re on your list.
Don’t wait to promote Father’s Day…or do your own shopping.    It’s coming up soon…June 21, which also is the first day …read more