Comments for Traci D. Ellis http://www.traciellis.com For Women SANE Enough to Start Their Business Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:13:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Trayvon Martin & My Sons by Traci http://www.traciellis.com/2012/03/22/trayvon-martin-my-sons/comment-page-1/#comment-1344 Traci Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:13:13 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=1382#comment-1344 Hi Fran, so do I. I've spent a lot of time thinking about it, and there's no "neatly packaged" solution to a very complex societal problem. Hi Fran, so do I. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about it, and there’s no “neatly packaged” solution to a very complex societal problem.

]]> Comment on Trayvon Martin & My Sons by Fran http://www.traciellis.com/2012/03/22/trayvon-martin-my-sons/comment-page-1/#comment-1342 Fran Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:45:23 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=1382#comment-1342 I wish I knew the answer. I wish I knew the answer.

]]> Comment on Trayvon Martin & My Sons by Traci http://www.traciellis.com/2012/03/22/trayvon-martin-my-sons/comment-page-1/#comment-1311 Traci Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:47:32 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=1382#comment-1311 Thanks Rachel. You're right. Nothing is going to bring Trayvon back. The best we can hope for now is that no other mother has to face this pain. I appreciate your taking the time to comment! Thanks Rachel. You’re right. Nothing is going to bring Trayvon back. The best we can hope for now is that no other mother has to face this pain. I appreciate your taking the time to comment!

]]> Comment on Trayvon Martin & My Sons by Rachel http://www.traciellis.com/2012/03/22/trayvon-martin-my-sons/comment-page-1/#comment-1310 Rachel Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:37:32 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=1382#comment-1310 Traci - this is unreal and really cuts to the point. Many of us are affected by the Trayvon case, but what you discuss is the pain associated with teaching our kids to do what is right and it can end up being very bad. I am saddened by the entire story, mostly because no matter what we will do - it will not being back Trayvon. Traci – this is unreal and really cuts to the point. Many of us are affected by the Trayvon case, but what you discuss is the pain associated with teaching our kids to do what is right and it can end up being very bad.
I am saddened by the entire story, mostly because no matter what we will do – it will not being back Trayvon.

]]> Comment on Why I’m Raising My Fees in 2012 by Traci http://www.traciellis.com/2011/12/13/why-im-raising-my-fees-in-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-1305 Traci Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:27:28 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=1313#comment-1305 Thanks for commenting. You make some excellent points Sheryl. And congratulations on meeting goals/growing in 2011! That's an awesome accomplishment given the tough business climate we're facing. Thanks for commenting. You make some excellent points Sheryl. And congratulations on meeting goals/growing in 2011! That’s an awesome accomplishment given the tough business climate we’re facing.

]]> Comment on Why I’m Raising My Fees in 2012 by Sheryl http://www.traciellis.com/2011/12/13/why-im-raising-my-fees-in-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-1304 Sheryl Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:24:50 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=1313#comment-1304 I reviewed my plan at the end of 2010 and made adjustments in three areas: location serviced, rates and resources. This combination allowed us to reach our goals by Sept of 2011 and continue to grow in Q4. Our goals for 2012 are quite lofty but we have decided to hold rates and acquire new clients that can help us meet these goals. As for discounting rates, I'm not a fan but we do offer package deals and payment options that can ease the burden. Your business rate should accurately reflect your capabilities/value and you shouldn't have to take less for them. I reviewed my plan at the end of 2010 and made adjustments in three areas: location serviced, rates and resources. This combination allowed us to reach our goals by Sept of 2011 and continue to grow in Q4. Our goals for 2012 are quite lofty but we have decided to hold rates and acquire new clients that can help us meet these goals.

As for discounting rates, I’m not a fan but we do offer package deals and payment options that can ease the burden. Your business rate should accurately reflect your capabilities/value and you shouldn’t have to take less for them.

]]> Comment on [Video] 9 Characteristics of a Good Entrepreneur (Pt. 5) by Traci http://www.traciellis.com/2011/06/08/9-characteristics-of-a-good-entrepreneur-pt-5/comment-page-1/#comment-1303 Traci Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:09:43 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=941#comment-1303 Tessa, thanks so much for your comments. I appreciate it! I love women entrepreneurs and love helping them with their businesses. Let's keep in touch! Tessa, thanks so much for your comments. I appreciate it! I love women entrepreneurs and love helping them with their businesses. Let’s keep in touch!

]]> Comment on [Video] 9 Characteristics of a Good Entrepreneur (Pt. 5) by Tessa Shepperson http://www.traciellis.com/2011/06/08/9-characteristics-of-a-good-entrepreneur-pt-5/comment-page-1/#comment-1302 Tessa Shepperson Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:27:52 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=941#comment-1302 Hi Traci,I'm a lawyer from England UK, I was told about your podcast 'freelancer succes story', which I found really interesting, and then came on over to your website. I love what you are doing and think you are just SO right in your comments on entrepreneurship. I hope you go from strength, women Entrepreneurs need you! Best wishes from across the pond, Tessa Hi Traci,I’m a lawyer from England UK, I was told about your podcast ‘freelancer succes story’, which I found really interesting, and then came on over to your website.

I love what you are doing and think you are just SO right in your comments on entrepreneurship.

I hope you go from strength, women Entrepreneurs need you!

Best wishes from across the pond,

Tessa

]]> Comment on Why I’m Raising My Fees in 2012 by Traci http://www.traciellis.com/2011/12/13/why-im-raising-my-fees-in-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-1293 Traci Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:24:31 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=1313#comment-1293 I don't know why women seem to have particular difficulty with this. I am determined to conquer this in 2012! I don’t know why women seem to have particular difficulty with this. I am determined to conquer this in 2012!

]]> Comment on Why I’m Raising My Fees in 2012 by Amber http://www.traciellis.com/2011/12/13/why-im-raising-my-fees-in-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-1292 Amber Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:50:09 +0000 http://www.traciellis.com/?p=1313#comment-1292 I really struggle with this one! No matter how many times it happens, I still feel caught off guard when someone acts me for a significant discount on my services. I want/need to stand firm on my pricing. I really struggle with this one! No matter how many times it happens, I still feel caught off guard when someone acts me for a significant discount on my services. I want/need to stand firm on my pricing.

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