http://www.bauerhaus.com logo, web and graphic design Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:15:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you a start-up or small business that has a great idea for a business, but aren't sure where to start? I am now offering a FREE 19 page workbook, "How to Make your Small Biz Stand Out," to guide you through the steps. What does it cover? There are many steps ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/strategy/free-workbook-how-to-make-your-small-biz-standout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss In the previous article What print materials do I need to start a business? we talked about what essential print items I recommend for start-ups. Today we are going to go over what online materials you will need to reach your target demographic. I've again broken it down to "essentials" ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/strategy/online-materials-to-start-your-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Do you have a great business idea, but aren't sure what print materials you will need to start your business? Or perhaps you are in the process of writing your business plan and aren't sure what expenses to plan for. Below you will find what print materials I most recommend ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/strategy/what-print-materials-do-i-need-to-start-a-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss This past month I had the pleasure of speaking about the importance of branding at Thousand Oaks Winery in Marble, Hill, MO, at their monthly wine club meeting. While there I also got to pick up some of the latest wine labels I designed. On this last print run, I ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/portfolio/thousand-oaks-winery-new-wine-label-designs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss In the article Can email newsletters increase your sales? I talked about how email marketing can help you better target your customers and stay fresh in their minds. Plus, as you build that level of trust with your customer, they are more apt to use your service and recommend you ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/strategy/8-tips-to-increase-your-email-newsletter-sign-up-rate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rebbecca Bauer Ritz 314-398-5790 becca@bauerhaus.com Title: Bauerhaus Design Inc. to be featured in LogoLounge Volume 6 Fairview Heights, IL (May 11, 2010) – Local design company, Bauerhaus Design Inc., announced today that owner, Rebecca Bauer Ritz will have two logo designs featured in the upcoming publication of LogoLounge Volume 6. This is ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/press-releases/press-release-bauerhaus-design-inc-to-be-featured-in-logolounge-volume-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss This past month I had the pleasure of working with Prison Performing Arts, a multi-discipline, literacy and performing arts program that serves incarcerated adults and children in Missouri. They contacted me to design an invitation for their "Spring Night in the City" fundraiser.  Below is the final design: http://www.bauerhaus.com/portfolio/prison-performing-arts-invite-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Many of my small business clients understand the benefits of blogging, such as what I covered in Why your small business should have a blog. But there next question is often - which blogging platform do you recommend? I always answer: Wordpress.org. You can customize the URL, the design and ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/strategy/top-5-wordpress-plugins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Yesterday I read an article in Inc. magazine that said 62% of small businesses don't have use email marketing. Wow - that blew my mind.  This got me thinking - do small businesses realize the importance of email marketing? Let's take a look at a couple of the pluses: 1. Keeps your ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/strategy/can-email-newsletters-increase-your-sales/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss ****This pricing package is now over**** Are you a small business that strives to look professional, but hasn't had the time or money to develop their brand? It's my birthday today and I am feeling extra generous. To help start-ups and small business make that leap, I am offering three packages ... http://www.bauerhaus.com/strategy/new-package-pricing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss