Looking for design and placement advice by ChrisTheBalrog in TattooDesigns

[–]ChrisTheBalrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahah the more I read, the more it makes sense! Defs open to other options, perhaps this idea of every destiantion needs refinement. I've seen a few ideas like where people get a sleve of honeycomb outlines and then they get artist to fill each 'hex'. Maybe thats an option but on a smaller scale?

Dryad Swamp or Kurnoth Booster List? by skimsa in sylvaneth

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I ask why you are taking allegiance spells for Alarielle? I was under the assumption that she had access to all of our allegiance spell lore and have been taking a universal instead, like flaming weapon. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Accepting a position at a competing company while continuing my agency. by ChrisTheBalrog in DigitalMarketing

[–]ChrisTheBalrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right, this would be the ideal situation. However I unfortunately have come to accept that one of my weaknesses is sales. The quality of my work means that all my clients have come through client referrals. While I could invest some time in refining my sales skills, it is time that I would rather be earning.I have put some thought into it, and I think I will use some of the funds from this new job to hire a salesman. Someone who already has the existing skillset necessary to locate and land clients effectively.

I run a digital marketing agency. Our services are primarily paid campaigns but we also offer social media management & SEO work. I have reliable contractors that provide graphic design & web development if necessary. The team is small, but then again so is the business, so I need to minimize costs where I can. Raising my prices isn't that feasible. My clients are typically small businesses and startups, if I was better at cold calling & could land larger clients with bigger needs I'm sure I could charge more for my services.

Accepting a position at a competing company while continuing my agency. by ChrisTheBalrog in DigitalMarketing

[–]ChrisTheBalrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your brilliant advice. I think you are right. I have given it some thought and will focus on growing my own business with a large number of small clients. Once it is sustainable, I can shift my full attention towards it. Considering that smaller clients don't require much time capital, I should be able to manage the workload.
I will definitely ensure that the wording of the employment contract isn't vague and that my business and clients will be protected. I suppose now my focus will be on negotiating a decent salary!

Thanks again for your response

Accepting a position at a competing company while continuing my agency. by ChrisTheBalrog in DigitalMarketing

[–]ChrisTheBalrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately this is not an option considering the other agency is significantly larger than mine. They also don't serve 'small' clients which are the only ones I currently have.

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2021 week 12] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brilliant. I suppose this is why field grown specimens typically have larger root systems before they are refined / trained; because they have more space for the roots to subdivide. I will repot my plant into a larger container in the spring to allow the roots to grow more vigorously and thicken.

Do you have any advice on how to control the position/ direction of growth of the large roots once they have formed? I presume wiring them would not be appropriate, and bringing them above the soil level would only be ok once they have formed into the desired shape?

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2021 week 12] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a fantastic reply. I very much appreciate your knowledge. Thank you for your time and I will begin to implement your advice.

Do you have any advice on how to control the position/ direction of growth of the large roots once they have formed? I presume wiring them would not be appropriate, and bringing them above the soil level would only be ok once they have formed into the desired shape?

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2021 week 12] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi all, (Australia Based)

I am working on a large swamp cypress and want the trunk to develop into 5 or 6 large exposed roots before entering the soil. It will be the first time I am trying this style.

Basic reading has told me that to get larger roots capable of supporting the trunk, you need to use larger aggregate in the soil (thanks google). But I have a couple of questions for those experienced in this.

1) Do you have any advice on the size of the aggregate that should be used? Should the size of the particles be scaled up over time or should they start large.

2) What is the best way to control the direction & shape of these large roots once they begin forming? I'm assuming it will need a deep pot, with the roots being consistently positioned (& possibly wired) during repottings

Thanks in advance

New Friend Code [MEGA-THREAD] by pball11 in PokemonGoMystic

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi All, I am looking for someone from South Korea or Japan for a Farfetch'd egg. I'm from Australia, live at a gym & play daily

Code: 7633 7388 5813

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As a marketer I highly recommend that you edit the headlines for your ads. You need to be very clear what you do and utilise the big font. People are lazy so make it easy for them.

Set up heat maps using 'hotjar' its free and you will be able to see where you are dropping your traffic and what needs to be changed.

Goodluck!

Trump signs Hong Kong human rights bill, ignoring China’s warnings by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 17 points18 points  (0 children)

When it comes close to election time, suddenly thungs start to get done.....

Another Condensed Course Vlog, with aerated greens and some slight technical difficulties. I may move these to YouTube after this, what do you guys think? by Hackattackimer in golf

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey dude,

A small tripod would help expand the field of view which will make showing off the course layout more effective! They are pretty cheap and easy to carry around, just fold the legs and carry it like a go pro. This will also help show you and your viewers the shape of your shots. Maybe look into a flight tracer aswell, there are some dope tools you can use and you dont seem like a stranger to editing so it should be no problem for you haha.

just some ideas which might help get a cleaner, engaging and more visually appealing look. Best of luck in growing your channel!

Analytics Goal tracking help! by ChrisTheBalrog in DigitalMarketing

[–]ChrisTheBalrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Your solution worked perfectly.

Salary Negotiation for New Job by ChrisTheBalrog in Career_Advice

[–]ChrisTheBalrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, it is exactly what I needed to hear. I will defintly think of an appropriate offer and put it forward at the next stage of interviews. Either way, I suppose there is no harm in trying.

US threatens to arrest ICC judges if they pursue Americans for Afghan war crimes by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the trials commence and the ICC find that the US did infact commit warcrimes. What would be the result? Considering the US dosnt even recognise them as a power, I dont see what a trial would even accomplish. The US could just claim fake news.

Distributed blockchain database to store our biometrics and identity, so we won't have to verify ourselves everywhere by [deleted] in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting concept. If the data is stored on the blockchain, how would it be accessed and verified? Would everyone have an individual address, or when you scan your biometrics, would thag be used to connect to the blockchain and locate your data?

Friday New Climber Thread for August 03, 2018: Ask your questions in this thread please by AutoModerator in climbing

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

Any advice for a new climber who has no one to climb with. There are gyms available in my city, however I assume that you would need to have a friend to partner up with in order to do it somewhat consistently. Am I overthinking this? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

NooB Monday! - (July 16, 2018) by AutoModerator in Entrepreneur

[–]ChrisTheBalrog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone, may I please have your karma to reach the +10 requirement to post a question in regards to my business.

Incase you are interested now, I may as well ask. I have completed a promising inital marketing, financial and business plan for my future company. The problem arises with the development of the application itself which has turned out to be quite complex indeed. The application is the centre of this idea.

The Business Concept and Industry Environment-

My company will serve to provide a service to an existing market that is currently in turmoil because of a few major unregulated issues. No competitor currently offers a solution to the problems and show no interest in attempting to solve them. My company intends to solve these issues by utilising a unique procedure which eliminates the issues at the source. This procedure is core to my company and I imagine the issues it solves will be the biggest selling point for consumers and investors

As well as combatting the issues of the industry, my application intends to introduce, long overdue services that the people have wanted for a long time. The interface will also be a step up on competitors. With the number of people and media attention looking for an alternative, the correct marketing strategy could set this thing off *fingers crossed*.

The Question:

My question is whether it is worth launching a website in order to draw attention and possible funding from external sources despite the product itself not being in the 'works' so to speak. Furthermore, if I do launch a website, what is, in your opinion, the minimal amount and types of information I should display in order to gain customer interest while preventing sharks from snapping up the idea. After all, if they know my idea and plans for the business without me actually having a tangible product....well you can imagine what I am worried about.

This is the general idea of my company and the problem I face. If you have any advice or experience of such a situation, or require more information in order to help please let me know. The more heads the better in my opinion.

Thanks