5 Important Things When Creating Centerpieces Here are 5 important things professional decorators need to think about when creating centerpieces for an event. 1. Will there be audio visual screens in the room for a slideshow or video presentation? 2. Will there be a speaker at a podium or on the stage? 3. If yes […]
School Spirit, Homecoming and Prom Marketing tips! Schools can be a wonderful source of repeat business. I can hear what some of you are thinking right now…schools around me always say they have no budget. My kids school just ask for me to donate everything. Yes, those things can happen. However, schools spend a lot […]
Action creates results! When I decided to become the owner of a balloon business, I had no idea how my actions would have lasting results on my business. Have you heard of The Ripple Effect? The direct aftermath caused by one solitary action or inaction. A small change at one point in a complex system […]
Build your own 48 foot long balloon arch! One of the # 1 questions I get asked is HOW do I build a sturdy balloon arch for outdoors and what is the biggest I can make it?? For years I have used a method that allows you to build a balloon arch up to 30 […]
Leap and Build Your Wings on the Way Down What does that mean to you? For me this statement is very true. In October of 2003, I was serving as a social worker working with adults with developmental delays. I was burnt out on dealing with the paperwork and red tape, and also denials of […]
Create Raving Fans for your Balloon Decor! What do I mean by that? As you grow your business building a base of raving fans can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE in the time it takes for you to GROW to the level you desire. When I purchased my business in 2003, the previous owner had closed […]
Networking Tips – Chad Johnson in Action! What tools are you using to grow your business? Are you sitting at your computer just waiting for the phone to ring? Does the thought of going to a networking meeting make you break out in a cold sweat and make you picture yourself standing in a corner […]
Pool Balloon Decor Tips These floats were created for a fundraiser for the Mayor of Florida being held at my wonderful client’s home. No one was going to be swimming in the pool, and she wanted to make sure the decor stayed in place. We used a 16-inch balloon filled with water to approx 6 […]
Great Alternative to Helium Balloons for Outdoor Events! Have you ever had a client call you and ask you to create something outdoors that you did not want to do? I have been working in the balloon industry full time since 2003, and over the years I have learned that my #1 job is to […]
Myth: Home Based Balloon Businesses should charge less! Hello! My name is Joette Giardina, CBA and professional balloon decorator since 2003. I am thankful that I never fell for the MYTH that my services should be LESS EXPENSIVE just because I operate as a home-based business! People have started balloon decorating and entertaining with balloons […]