Resources

Finding recommendations for services and products to help you run and operate your business isn't an easy task.

Here are some products or professionals that I currently use, have used in the past, or that clients have successfully used. There is never a solution to a buisness or marketing issue that works perfectly for everyone. So, I've provided multiple resources for some categories.

I try to keep these current. But, businesses change over time. If you've used one of these recommended providers and the product, service, or quality is different than the description here, let me know so that I can update the listing if needed.

Web Developers

If you don't want to spend the time putting up a web site yourself, here are some developers I've worked on projects with:

Ehrenwerks, www.ehrenwerks.com, 303-664-4767

Elysium Digital, www.elysiumdigital.com, 303-667-2825

Web Software

If you are the do-it-yourself type, here is some software for putting together your own site

 XSitePro

I used it to put this site and several others together! XSite Pro offers easy to follow videos to help get you started, responsive support, and a very active forum to keep you from getting stuck for too long.

Graphic Designers

Web developers often have graphics people on staff as well so finding an independent one isn't always necessary. But if you need one, here are some I've worked with or know personally.

Annette Coleman

Mary Pettigrew

Marketing Coaching

Coaches are an effective way to make changes and improvements in your business and life. To help me figure out my marketing approach and encourage me to follow-through with my marketing plans, I worked with Robert Middleton. Robert offers a variety of services and programs for independent professionals. If you are an independent professional looking to improve your marketing practices and get more clients, visit Action Plan Marketing and find out what Robert has to offer - while you're there, sign up for his weekly e-zine an interesting and useful marketing boost every Tuesday!

Proposal Writing and Management

Getting business with government organizations requires more than just having effective standard marketing materials. Government organizations usually require a formal proposal. Wading through the requirements for developing and submitting a winning proposal takes a special set of skills. Over the past 20 years, Carol Tarter Petersen has perfected the skills needed for

• proposal writing and management
• grant writing and management
• capture strategy development and implementation

Her industry experience includes environmental, energy, engineering, aerospace, information technology, professional and technical services, facilities management, legal, and health and human services. If you're considering contracting with federal, state, or local governments, Carol provides professional support proven to get results.