As we engage with a new client on a project, there is quite a bit of ground to cover. Every client, situation and project is unique, but we generally follow a fairly standard routine to get things moving.

Introductory Consultation - Can We Work Together?

This can be either a telephone call or a meeting at our studio, and it usually lasts anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour. During this initial discussion, we briefly explain our philosophy about how, why and what we do. We then ask you to do the same. We like to learn, in a nutshell, who you are, what it is you intend to do, and why you think you need our services. Once we understand your goals and challenges, we can begin to form a plan. This discussion is at no cost to you.

It is during this phase that we try to rough out some ballpark budgets to consider. If you have a range that you're looking to work within, great! We can explain what we think we can accomplish for your proposed budget, as well as some alternatives and options. If you don't have a budget range, that's okay, too. Based on what you tell us, we can give you suggestions at varying investment levels. You then have some options to choose from.

By the end of a successful introductory consultation, we can usually determine if working with you is a good fit. If we are in agreement, we can then get things moving forward and enter into a contract. If you are still not sure, you may require further consultation. You may have questions about our services, about the nature of what we have proposed, or even how to formulate a sensible plan or assess your needs. Whatever your concerns, we can help.