by Blog post by Tara Reed | Aug 24, 2010 | Art Licensing, Misc. Business Tips
I’m often asked how to spot trends. Trends are all around us – the key is to learn to spot them when they are just starting and not when they are already big and about to jump the proverbial shark. There is no tried and true way to be sure that something...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Apr 9, 2010 | Inspiration
My teachers and mentor, Alex Mandossian, turned me on to this video and I want to share it with you. While I will be celebrating the 7th anniversary of my divorce this coming summer, it was not a “quick fix” but a hard and heart-felt decision. I think that...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Mar 5, 2010 | Misc. Business Tips
Testimonials are everywhere. On TV, websites, book jackets, blogs and more. You may read them, but do you ever write them? Contrary to popular belief – testimonials help more than just the person selling the product or service you are commenting on – they...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Dec 31, 2009 | Inspiration
VERBS have been coming at me from several directions lately and have caused me to stop and ponder… My teacher, Alex Mandossian, asks his students to “proclaim their verb!” I ________, therefore I am! Some verbs from that class include teach, inspire,...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Dec 4, 2009 | Social Networking
Oh yeah! This is a badge of honor if ever I created one myself. Let me explain… I’m a bit chatty… I was never the girl to get in trouble for talking in class, oh no! I was a very well-behaved student. This is the first time that I can remember...