Short description of your business:
Graphic Design – ie: Creating Business Logos, Web Sites, Brochures, Newsletters, Illustrations for both print and web. If you have a business that needs to make a visual impact on your community, brainstorm with me! We’ll come up with something great.
How many employees are there?
Just me – and I am accepting new clients now.
When was your business established?
1990 on the tiniest Macintosh computer you’ve ever seen.
Who is your ideal customer?
An entrepreneur or small business seeking a new logo or “look” for their business. A small business ready for a Web site upgrade or first-time Web site. A company needing an ongoing Newsletter with someone who commits to the long-term.
What is unique about your business that you feel distinguishes you among others offering similar products or services?
I understand the emotional challenges of business, so I do a fair amount of hand-holding. Expressing and/or revealing yourself to the marketplace can be intimidating, but fun as well as beneficial. I draw from 2 decades of service and competence --and guarantee every job is done right.
Tell us something that would surprise people about your business:
I give a firm bid up-front so there are no cost surprises along the way. I’ve been helping small businesses and nonprofits for 20 years. Some of my clients have been with me the entire time! I love encouraging women in the business world and matching them with potential clients. I have even written the “Entrepreneur’s Retreat Workbook” to help business owners stay motivated and encouraged.
Family information (kids, pets, etc):
I am single with two adult adopted Korean children. Daughter is a psych researcher for the UW School of Medicine and son is a Chef at Pasha in Downtown Chicago. It’s been quite the adventure being a multi-racial, single-parent family!
Personal interests or hobbies:
Korean history, culture and antiques, Paper Sculpture, Beading.
Member of any other Associations or Clubs?
Graphic Artists Guild, Toastmasters, Creative Women’s Network, Christ at Work Eastside, Puget Sound Career Development Assn.
If money were no obstacle, what would you do?
Build the most awesome business building for solo-preneurs to gather, work and thrive.
Favorite entree:
Lasagna
Favorite candy bar or snack:
Cherry, Chocolate & Mocha
Favorite color:
Black
Most exciting trip you’ve ever taken:
Sept 09 I drove across the country to take my niece to her new job as an attorney for the Department of Justice in DC. It was an awesome “20-vacations-in-one”….but overall taught me how much I love, love, love the Seattle area!
Tell us something that would surprise others to learn about you:
My heart & breathing stopped and I died for 12 minutes in 2005—and I watched the medical team try to revive me. It was a most beautiful experience!
