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  • What to Include in a Written Job Proposal

    May 17, 2019

    Nancy Hiller knows the value of agreed-upon boundaries, managing expectations, and having a written record

  • Consulting With Prospective Clients

    April 18, 2019

    “How do you handle inquiries from prospective customers?” asks a reader. “Do you have any rules for design and project approvals?"

  • The Work/Life Balance of a Pro

    January 25, 2019

    The notion of work-life balance seems to imply that work is, by definition, drudgery. It may well be, for people who hate their jobs.

  • Marketing For Woodworkers: Social Media and SEO

    October 15, 2018

    This is part of a series about different marketing tools for woodworkers. The others are linked below. To be in business, you have to respond to demand; you can’t just…

  • Marketing for Woodworkers: Print Ads

    June 26, 2018

    Darrell Peart credits his ads in print periodicals with making his name one of the most widely known among those who specialize in Arts and Crafts work

  • Marketing for Woodworkers: Shows, festivals, and exhibitions

    May 30, 2018

    This is part of a series about different marketing tools for woodworkers. The others are linked below. To make a living as a furniture maker, you have to sell your…

  • When things go awry

    December 4, 2017

    This is part two of Nancy's earlier Pro's Corner post: "5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Clients" Challenge code “Caution-Tape Yellow” Even the most reasonable of customers can sometimes change…

  • 5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Clients

    November 21, 2017

    As long as you have to sell your work to make a living, you’re working for someone else: your customer

  • Nancy Hiller’s Reality Check(list)

    August 14, 2017

    If you’re thinking of turning your passion into a profession you should take a deep look at what is involved in running a legitimate business.

  • Phillip Morley’s Three Ring Circus

    May 15, 2017

    Unfortunately, being a professional woodworker requires more than the ability to design and build a piece of furniture. In the daily grind of the business, I am required to keep track of income and expenses, submit sales tax, maintain a website, and market myself.

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