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How to Teach your Wedding Clients to Format their Lists
As a wedding calligrapher, it can be a real time saver to be sure your clients are formatting their mailing address lists in a way that you are best able to use it while you’re working on their order. It also helps your clients, too, because it’s possible that they... read more
Stationery vs. Stationary
How do we say this nicely without sounding harsh?? We see this common mistake all the time and never know how to nicely point it out. You know when someone has food in their teeth, and you are SO tempted to say something, but you don’t? That’s how we feel every time... read more
5 Truths About Working From Home
One of the greatest things about being a full time calligrapher is the freedom to work from home and another is of course being your own boss. The flexible schedule, the ability to manage your projects and clients the way you want to, and the freedom to focus on what... read more
5 Tips for Time Management
I have grown A LOT in the 15 years of managing my own business. I learned a lot in the beginning through good ole fashion trial and error and even more in today’s world thanks to creative entrepreneur podcasts as well as sharing/absorbing tips through creative... read more
Resources for Getting Started with your Calligraphy Business
We frequently receive emails from aspiring calligraphers looking for advice on where & how to get started with their calligraphy business. When I started Laura Hooper Calligraphy over 15 years ago, it consisted of a LOT of googling for useful information, trial... read more
Legalizing Your Biz with The Contract Shop
If you are a calligrapher and you get paid for your work, but you do not have a contract set up for your clients, we highly recommend you do this ASAP. Likewise, if you are a calligrapher that has a contract but you keep getting blindsided by clients and eating costs... read more
