Company:Tiffany
Smith Printing & Graphic Design
Web/blog: Na
Name: Tiffany Smith
Tele: 708.770.8023
Email: tiffanysmithprinting@ashara.ws
Service:Provides printing and design services
In business since : Jan 2009
Please tell us a bit about your business. When did
you begin and how do you do what you do?
I provide quality, full
color Printing & Design services. I specialize
in custom Business
Cards and Postcards, but also do Invitations, Banners,
Posters, Tee-shirts, Magnets, etc...
Give a brief background/bio on you?
I had worked in the corporate world for over 19 years doing Human
Resource work and Marketing work. In my last position
I actually did alot of their marketing & design work and
when I was laid off at the beginning of the year, I decided
to do what I had done for them, for myself.
What is your main product or service? Printing & Design
Who is your target market? Anyone who has printing
needs
What is your company slogan? I can print whatever
you need, if its printable...
What is the top three problems you will solve for your customers?
1. Design Assistance
2. Printing Assistance
3. Company Branding
What prompted you to start your own business?
I've always wanted my own company, but always ended up devoting
most of my time to whatever company I was working for...working
evening & weekends if needed. I decided to devote my
time to working for myself
Is this your first time operating your own business?:
Yes it is
In your words, what makes your business unique?The
pesonal attention I give to my customers. I recently stayed
up half the night making 'temporary business cards' for a
client who was going out of town the next morning and needed
business cards to take with him, ASAP. I met him the next
morning on his way to the airport.
What challenges have you faced in launching your business?I
started my company with viturally no funds...so marketing
has been an issue. I've had to come up with innovative and
strategic ways to market myself.
How would you describe the products you offer?My
printing is quality.
Do you have plans to expand beyond your current product or
service? Possibly...but
unsure what just yet.
What advice would you give to other small business
owners today? What nuggets of wisdom can you share with others
who are trying to maintain their business in these tough
times? Marketing yourself
is the key...getting out and making yourself known.
Will
you give us another interview in one year so that we can
follow up on your progress? I
sure will |