Live Caricature Entertainment, Graphic Recording, and Custom Illustration by Bruce Outridge Productions
There is a famous saying,”Pick your battles” that is common to those that have been sent into a problem area over something trivial. Whether it has been at home, or … Continue reading Picking Your Battles So They Don’t Pick You
Have you ever tried to explain your business to someone and the words just wouldn’t come out properly? I tell many of the youth groups I talk to when asked … Continue reading The Elevator Pitch
I have a regular routine every morning that I find helps me start my day in a positive way and gets the juices flowing. All the experts tell us that … Continue reading Mind or Body, Why Do You Go to the Gym?
Have you ever wondered how you can create products and services for your business? Many people look around to see what others are doing, but forget to look inside to … Continue reading Your Next Product May be Right Under Your Nose
Have you ever wondered why some people are successful and others aren’t? For artists this has been an old caption from years ago that all artists are starving artists and … Continue reading Are You Holding Back Your Success?
Always try to get testimonials from your clients. If you’re wondering how to do that there are many ideas on the internet. If all else fails you can always try … Continue reading Getting Testimonials
I’m a fan of many of the business shows on television. It started with the Celebrity Apprentice which I have now stopped watching and have moved on to others such … Continue reading Book Smarts or Street Smarts, Which is Better?
Branding is one of the most important things you can do for your business. Your brand is you and you may only get one shot to present yourself and you … Continue reading Picking Colours for Your Brand
This isn’t a James Bond article on how to surprise the other guy, however we all have a secret weapon that plays into what makes us unique. That weapon is … Continue reading What is your Secret Weapon?
Right now you may be sitting in your studio or office, you’ve just started down the road as an entrepreneur and have a few client projects on the table. You’re … Continue reading Organizing Your Business with Project Jackets
There are certain things that help you get remembered in life and one of those is the way that you deal with your clients and people in general. In the … Continue reading When was the Last Time you Said Thank You?
If you are a caricature artist then you are in the height of a busy season. As it winds down this week all you will think about is sleep and … Continue reading How Do You Improve for Next Year?