Hands-on workshop and business training with Balloons by Tommy

I’m excited about our upcoming Hands-on workshop and business training with Balloons by Tommy! Are you one of those people who LIKE every photo that Balloons by Tommy dynamic duo posts? I am a huge fan of their work, and often clients send me their photos from online asking me to recreate their work, so […]
Join us Virtually for a Business Retreat! Take Your Balloon Business to new Heights!

Have you ever thought about taking a retreat – time away from your business to work ON your business? Monday, January 11th, 2016 9 – 11 pm EST. Join us Virtually for a business retreat, and take Your Business to New Heights in 2016! Imagine yourself sitting in the living room of this beautiful house […]
Keys to a Successful New years Eve! Notes from a Crew member for Balloons by Tommy!

I feel extremely blessed to have spent my 3rd year as a Crew Member for Balloons by Tommy in Chicago Il. I always enjoy visiting other balloon companies to see how they prepare for an event and experience the entire process. The best part is transforming blank spaces and creating festive celebrations! Here are a […]
Balloon Professional Tips and Etiquette review for 2016!

I get a lot of emails and friend request a few things I have noticed lately. People don’t sign their emails! How do I know who havingaparty123@aol.com is? I don’t! One trick is to go into your email setting and set a signature that automatically goes on all your emails. Signature should include: First and […]
My Balloon Business is not as busy as I like What can I do?

When I started my balloon business in 2003, I was excited to “be my own boss”. But other than that was not really sure what I had gotten myself into. At that time there was Balloon hq to see other peoples photos and read some articles about balloons but no Facebook, no YOU Tube videos […]
Time = Money in the Balloon Business!

Love this Graphic! As I had an ahh haa moment while doing another run through with Jill Shortreed for her December class, Creating Images that $ell! If you follow my post you are thinking – man you all practice a lot! Yes we do! We strive to bring you great training, and make sure our […]
How to use ClipArt for Professional Balloon Proposals.

How to use ClipArt for Professional Balloon Proposals. Balloon decor is a very visual item. Trying to describe what balloons will look like with words alone is very difficult, and many times we don’t have photos of the exact colors a client wants in their arch or a specific pattern for a column. The quick […]
Balloon Professional Code of Conduct – thoughts and concerns!

This blog has been in my head for over a month – and it’s time I type it up. These discussions have been talked about on forums and facebook for years – but what I realize is many times the topic goes through a loop – some people see the conversation – others do not […]
What’s your Plan to invest in your Business??

Just saw a post this morning: 6 weeks of Early Bird Registration left.. Wow – it’s going to be April before we know it!! SO glad I have my hotel room reserved and I’m set as a sponsor for WBC! Lots of conversation recently online about training, and investing in your business. IF 2016 WBC […]
Long Lasting Christmas balloon centerpieces are a great Marketing item!

Christmas balloon centerpieces also make great gifts! While creating centerpieces to set for a corporate Christmas party it made me think of all the times I have used this same type of piece as a Marketing item. It’s the time of year for many Winter Holiday’s and perfect season for your Balloon Business to give […]