Biz Talk

  • #BizTalk: When Things Are Not Going Your Way

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    It’s OK to acknowledge when things are not going your way and that sometimes a career in makeup is The Struggle… Readers, we’ve come to the end of yet another year. How was your 2012? Were you able to stay positive and proactive? In the Mayan calendar, 2012 signaled the “End of Time”. Many mis-interpreted […]

  • #BizTalk – If You Are Ready You Don’t Have to Get Ready

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    Changing mentalities from an employee to a freelance business owner takes a bit of time and habit building. But just remember; If you are ready, you don’t have to get ready”… (may contain affiliate links) Last Sunday I tweeted the subject phrase – “If You Are Ready You Don’t Have to Get Ready” – and […]

  • #BizTalk – Successfully Hiring a Makeup Artist – Tips for Clients and Artists

    When it comes to hiring a makeup artist, some educational tips for both clients and artists can help the job go much more smoothly…   For those who aren’t familiar with the Makeup to Go! story… I am a career media makeup artist, meaning I work primarily in makeup for photography. At this point in […]

  • #BizTalk Deciphering the Madness 2: More Bad Makeup Jobs

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    Bad Makeup Jobs abound, some when you least expect it. Here are some redflags to look for when a job opportunity sounds too good to be true (or too true to be good). Craigslist continues to be one of the two banes of my makeup artist existence. Everyday there are more people trying to get […]