HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

When actors talk to me about design work, one of the first questions they ask me is, "How are you different than the other guys?" There are three main points:

1) Free Marketing Coaching

As a fellow actor, I know how important  it is to find affordable prices on essential items like postcards, business cards, resumes and websites. But having cheap prices is not enough- actors need to know HOW to use these materials to their best advantage. So, every design order comes with a FREE marketing consulting to go over design needs and to talk about the best ways to use these marketing materials as a part of your overall business plan. Where else can you get this kind of support?

2) You Own The Artwork (YourOwnDesign©)

All original files will be given to you upon completion of work, which is a rarity in the design world. Most designers liek to hold onto the artwork so that it forces you to use them again when you have changes/updates. Owning your artwork means that you have full flexibility to choose how you want your artwork to be handled in the future. (Of course, if you want to come to me, I would be most pleased!)

For websites: You can use us to do your updates, or you can have a friend or family member take over the updates for your website- it's your choice with YourOwnDesign©. **Click here to learn more about YourOwnDesign©.

For postcards & business cards: Use TAE's printer (free account will be created for you) or choose someone else- it's your choice with YourOwnDesign©. **Click here to learn more about YourOwnDesign©.

3) Flat Rate Design

Once the design has been started, the actor and TAE will work together until the project has been built to the actor's specifications. All fees are FLAT RATE, which means that we will work together until it is done right, with no extra cost.

4) All Designs Match Perfectly!

We work closely with actors to help them create "visual branding" that is personal and unique, and perfectly communicates who they are as an actor. We unify the actor's branding by designing their marketing materials to have the same look. Imagine- you send a postcard to a casting director who then checks out your website. While he's there, he clicks on your blog, which has the same design/colors as your postcard and your website. In addition, all of these materials have a fun and personality filled graphic that lets the casting director know who you really are. How cool would that be?

5) Reprints under $25 (no kidding!), and dirt cheap web updates

For postcards & business cards: The printer I use, VistaPrint, has a VIP program which allow you to reprint your cards while only paying for shipping. That's right- re-order via their VIP newsletter, and just pay for shipping. This means that your reprints will range from $6-$25, depending on your shipping time -- a huge savings from other companies.

For websites: Changes are made through my inexpensive "retainer" program. Pay $60 to "retain" me for 1 hour of changes. For every update that is made, the design time will be deducted from your retainer. That way, you only pay for the changes you need, and the rest of the hour is saved for future updates -- what other designer offers that?

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER:

Click "Buy Now" to set up your free consultation, where we'll go over all of your design needs, as well as some free marketing coaching. Email me or call 917-574-0417.

During our free consultation, we'll arrange for:

• PAYMENT: You can pay by cash or check, or pay by credit card / debit card (with a 3.75% fee added by the credit card company.) Once I have the payment, I can get started on your order right away.

• MATERIALS: Once we discuss the design, I'll have you email or mail your materials to me (all items will be returned, if requested.)

• PROOFS: All orders receive unlimited proofs- we'll work together until the design is absolutely perfect. Once the final design is approved and completed, I will send you the original design files.

DESIGN TESTIMONIALS

CARMEN GILL			MARK LINEHAN
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"Erin has a great eye, wise suggestions that are geared toward your unique selling points, and wonderful design ideas. I've been very happy with both the web page and business cards she designed for me. These important marketing items make me feel more confident when networking and marketing myself. Erin is warm & friendly, works with you to make sure you're happy with the finished product, and has a great turn around time. Great value, unique professional design, and friendly & attentive customer service!"			"Erin offers a unique mix of business sense and real-world acting experience that makes her unbeatable when it comes to career advice. She is extremely professional and fun to work with, and really knows how to craft a “brand” out of a working actor’s career. She created a stunning set of business cards and a polished, professional website for me, helping me to better promote myself with coordinated marketing materials that always earn compliments from my colleagues. Living in another city, I was amazed at Erin’s ability to gauge my personality and preferences from afar. She made recommendations that were spot-on, helping me to better hone my “type” and then translating that image into a focused set of products. Most importantly, she empowers actors to take charge of their own careers – no matter where they’re starting from, or where they’re headed. Working with Erin is a sound investment for any actor at any stage of their career."
GLORIA ROSEN			AMALIA MAY
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"Thanks so much - the website is beautiful. Everyone who has seen it is so enthusiastic. It's clear, simple to navigate, and all the information is laid out well. Most important, it does reflect who I am personally and professionally. Great job!"			"Not only is Erin a great designer, she's totally great to work with! Her patience, encouragement and business sense all combine to help create simple and effective marketing materials that reflect your personality. I constantly get compliments on the business cards that she created for me!
ALAN GORDON STUDIO			TIFFANY HODGES
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"Erin Cronican has done all the design work on my website and I love what she's done. She made improvements that enable visitors to navigate around the site with ease. And she made additions to every one of my pages that allow prospective students to gain easy access to all the information that I provide. Erin's knowledge and creativity turned my webiste from hum-drum to wow! And that's not just coming from me. Many of the students that I have recently booked have remarked on how impressed they were with the work she did. And now she's working on their websites too. She's so accommodating, respectful and easy to work with -- I wouldn't think of going to anyone else."			"I put off doing my website for years because I didn't know where to begin and figured it would cost me a fortune. Then I found Erin Cronican. She walked me through the whole process for one great low price! And, because she understands this business, she knew how to sort through my demos and pick the best things to showcase my specific type and talents. Now when a casting director/agent is interested in seeing more of my work, I just give them my website! And, I love to look at it. It reminds me of what I've already accomplished. But, the best is when I get to update it with something new!"
JEN PONTON			CAROLANN SANITA
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"Erin designed my website, and I am nothing but delighted! I've gotten such great feedback about it. I feel like it really represents who I am and what I do--it's clean, simple, and just really 'gets' me! Erin has a great talent for projecting your own special 'you-ness' onto the html!"			"Erin Cronican created a vibrant and professional postcard design for my business. After meeting with me and discussing what I wanted to achieve with the cards, she was able to come up with a design that not only incorporated my style and personality, but said exactly what I needed it to. I continue to seek Erin's expert advice on all of my design projects. Simply put, she's awesome!"
CYNTHIA FELLOWES			ANGIE MOORE
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"I love my beautiful, vibrant postcards!!! The color of the borders really capture my personality. I get lots of compliments on the vibrancy of the overall look. Erin took her time and gave me exactly what I had requested. We went over a lot of different color options and I ended up with a postcard that reflects who I am as an actress, which was very important to me! I love Erin's passion for the business which comes through in her energetic approach to getting things done. Her warmth and caring energy shines through- it is obvious that she care's about her client's well being. I would work with Erin again in a heart beat. Thank you!"			"Erin designed my website and I couldn't be more pleased with her work. Not only did she create for me an accessible, easy-to-navigate site, but it represented me, is beautiful to look at and interesting to read. I've received many compliments on it. Working with her was painless, enjoyable and smooth. She listens and advises and informs you each step of the way of the progress of your website as she was creating it. She gave great advice regarding colors, fonts, pictures, etc., and I felt that she and I were always on the same page. I would go to her again in a heartbeat. She made a daunting task very easy for me, and was always available along the way, which was extremely helpful when it came time to do the technical work of transferring from my old site to the new one she was creating. I recommend highly her work as a web designer. As always, she was actor-friendly, caring and supportive."
VERONIQUE ORY			CHUCK MARTI
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"Erin greatly helped with executing my postcard design quickly and beautifully. She incorporated my sensibility from only a couple conversations as well as noting my style from my website. I recommend Erin without reservation. Thank you!"			"Erin Cronican's The Actors' Enterprise is a complete resource for the working actor. Erin designed my website and I couldn't be happier with the reaction from industry professionals. You need a website. Get it done right with The Actors' Enterprise."

I am so excited about the prospect of working with you! Please email me with any questions or to place your order.

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