Partners & Resources
As a business owner you have to wear a lot of hats, juggle a lot of projects, and need to have resources for everything. If you’re like most business owners you’ll take all the help you can get to save you time and keep things running smoothly. Our Partners & Resources section is here to help you connect with quality resources, and take some of the pain and mystery out of the things you need to do to market & run your business. Click on their logos to go directly to their websites.
Strategic Partners
Knowledge for Success: Wouldn’t it be great to have an “all in one” resource to go to for all of your business needs? If you’re in the DFW area you have it right in your backyard with Knowledge for Success. Knowledge for Success provides training, counseling, and access to a team of experts for every facet of running your business. The courses at Knowledge For Success are NOT taught out of a textbook. They are taught be business owners just like you who want to keep you from making the same mistakes they did.
Strategic Online Solutions (SOS): Strategic Online Solutions specializes in social media and online marketing techniques to enhance your online presence beyond your website. Being certified in social media strategies gives SOS the skills to maximize your online presence with minimal impact on your time. They can help you to: manage your online reputation, research the best keywords and SEO strategies for your website, and more.
Monday Night Marketing: Networking is one of the keys to developing a successful business. While networking groups are everywhere. Monday Night Marketing is a little different. Open networking is a part of it, but the key focus is on educating and helping you with your marketing dilemmas. The group meets after hours on the second Monday of each month in an open and casual atmosphere. There are no dues or membership requirements. The only rules are: play nice, have fun, learn something new.
Vertigo Graphic: Vertigo is our graphics partner for initial logo concepts. Developing logo concepts is a very specialized skill. To successfully create your branding and corporate identity it’s important that everyone involved share a common vision. Jeremy Bright, Vertigo Graphic’s lead designer, is able to take the brand strategizing we create and translate it into the ideal image. We take that image and use it as the foundation for your business identity package. Working hand-in-hand with Vertigo Graphic we’re able to give you a complete identity where words, pictures, and imagery fit together and solve your branding puzzle.
DAS HR Consulting: The world of human resources can be a complicated and scary one if you don’t know what you’re doing. Before you hire an employee you need to know how to protect yourself from the chaos they could cause if they become disgruntled. You need to be sure all your paperwork is in order and the rules are being followed so you don’t get hit with massive penalties. DAS HR Consulting offers you tools to keep your valuable employees from turning into costly liabilities.
Dodge Legal Group: It’s been said that lawyers are a necessary evil in the business world. We have a business lawyer we recommend who is definitely necessary, but far from evil. Tisha Dodge with Dodge Legal Group specializes in business and employment law. We’ve worked with her for several years and have yet to meet anyone who wasn’t 100% thrilled to have hired her. In addition to her regular practice Tisha hosts a series of free legal forums in Dallas and Fort Worth.
The Studio in Burleson: When it comes to photography a lot of people think they can just shoot it themselves because they have a digital camera. While they may have the technology, they don’t have the professional eye necessary to compose an amazing photograph. We’ve worked with Patti Burkhart at The Studio in Burleson for several years and she’s never disappointed us. Whether it’s for corporate headshots, product photography, or special events; The Studio in Burleson always delivers top-notch photography in a way no “do it yourself” photographer could.
Virtual Dawn: Business owners can always use some extra hands or an extra pair of eyes, but we don’t necessarily want to add to the payroll to get them. Virtual Dawn is a Virtual Assistant (VA) who takes on this role only when you need her. You get professional support for the things you need without having to deal with all the issues related to hiring an employee. Whether it’s for a one-time project or an ongoing list of administrative tasks, Virtual Dawn helps you get it done quickly and professionally.
Valuable Resources
The following are preferred service providers and Gonzo Strategies’ affiliates. Some you may know about, but we bet a few of them are new to you. Click the logos to get any preferred pricing available to our clients.
Hostmonster for WordPress Website Hosting:* Not all hosting companies support WordPress sites. Many of them will just say “not my problem” when you hit a snag. Because we build our websites in WordPress, it was important for us to align with a hosting company that will support our clients. With Hostmonster we think we’ve found the best provider for the job. They offer tutorials for you to get started, short hold times when you call in for help, instant support via chat, and fast response to e-mail questions.
Vertical Response for e-mail marketing services:* Their “pay as you go” program is ideal for small businesses who have smaller lists or don’t send a huge amount of e-mails. Rather than paying a flat monthly fee, you just pay for what you need. For larger lists they also have a monthly program. In addition to e-mail marketing, Vertical Response also offers survey tools and direct mail postcards.
Overnight Prints for Online Printing:* Using an online printer can save you a lot of money when it comes to printing business cards, postcards, letterhead, etc. There are a lot of online printers out there, but we’ve found Overnight Prints to be the best blend of quality and cost-effective printing.
Elegant Themes – Premium WordPress Themes:* If you’ve search for WordPress themes, you’ve probably discovered there are thousands out there. But not all of them are created equally. We started working with Elegant Themes because of their look, functionality, and customization. We continue to work with them because of their amazing support. If you’ve ever tried to customize an unsupported WordPress theme you know how valuable this is.
Unity Fax – Fax to E-mail Service:* Once upon a time, the ability to send/receive faxes meant having a dedicated phone line and a fax machine. Not anymore. Fax to e-mail systems have made it possible for you to send and receive faxes without paying for another phone line. Unity Fax is our preferred choice for this type of system. They offer a variety of plans to fit any sized business, and multiple options for enhancing your faxing service. Follow this link to set up your Unity Fax account.
iStockPhoto for Stock Photography:* Images are an important part of any marketing effort. They draw the eye and drive the point home. We work with iStockPhoto to find stock images for our clients. Their stock is easy to search, with advanced and customized filtering. In addition to photographs, iStockPhoto also has vector images, illustrations, sound, and flash animation. Click on the iStockPhoto logo to set up an account & get 10 free credits.
*We only list businesses on this page that we use and recommend. However, in the interest of full-disclosure, Gonzo Strategies has affiliate or referral agreements with businesses marked with an *.