WE'RE GETTING THERE!

OK so it's been a while since my last blog. Good news is that there's been lots happening for the website during that time. The logo for the website was been finalized. After coming up with lots of different versions of what I was looking for, I reached out to an old client of mine I use to train who is a graphic designer. After a few emails about bartering services, she agreed and created for me a great logo which I am very happy with. Here is a screen shot of a mock up page from the website that shows what the logo looks like.

Once the logo was created and completed, we began to finalize what all functionality for the site will look like. I met with the Calacles Team which was Will, Adam, and Rich. They all seemed just as excited about the site as me which made me really happy to see. From the beginning I was hoping to work with a web design company that would get me idea, get excited about it as I do, and help me to create what I have envisioned. They are doing just that. We finalized all functionality and I gave them the OK to start programming and coding the site. At this time we are about 4 weeks from a full launch. In the meantime, we have created a splash page to use as marketing and advertisement to give people a look via a static screen shot of what the site will offer. It's common practice and a great way to advertise the "Coming Soon" message!

I have also ordered business cards with the Piccess logo and my contact info. I had a bit of a dilemma trying to decide what to give myself as a title since titles mean absolutely nothing to me. I came to the conclusion that although I may not care about what my title is, others may so I decided on the title, Founder & CEO. Should be receiving them in the next few days. Once I have them in hand and the splash page is up, I'm ready and armed to start making house calls to all San Diego small businesses. I will get into my approach on my next blog and no, it will not be in a month from now, sooner for sure!

Exciting times right now. I am ready to have this website launched and start the work to getting the name out there. Three areas that I must always keep in mind after the launch to achieve success are:

1. Give users what they want (gather info through feedback, survey's, face meetings)
2. Continue to innovate and get better
3. Keep costs down

Piccess will soon be a household name, no question. Small businesses are the back bone of the American economy and I want to do my part to get our economy back where it should be, needs to be, by promoting and helping the small businesses flourish and not just the big wigs on Wall Street. It's go time!