It all started with our belly girl and from there…shazaam! I really enjoyed working with Tina of Belly Blossom who owns a brick and mortar and needed a site to match. She’s got killer maternity goodies and more, click here to shop Belly Blossom!
Well, look no further! Here’s the info from the site:
Trying to find the right merchant processing company can be a painful experience. It’s an experience that we’ve had to go through and we haven’t necessarily enjoyed. The bright side to all this is that we can now pass on our knowledge and added services to our clients so that you don’t have to go through what we’ve been through. Every processing company you talk to is all about rates, rates, rates. The bottom line is that every processor can give you the exact same rates as the next. It’s what they don’t tell you that hurts you.
So, we are pleased to announce that, after extensive research, Quirky Bird Designs can now offer merchant services to our clients. Merchant services can be provided to our clients through Trancsendent One Inc. Trancsendent One is the only merchant owned “merchant company” in the business. We feel that their customer service and support parallel what we believe in here at Quirky Bird Designs and is unmatched in the industry. Not only are the rates as good as any other company, but they offer stock options and shares for all new clients at no charge as well as rebate programs based on annual sales. As one of our clients, we’ll also waive all set up fees for you. We feel Trancsendant One is the best option for our clients. Here’s what you’re looking at and things to think about:
Customer service - We’ll be there for you when you have questions or if something goes wrong.
Features - payroll programs, gift and loyalty card programs, check services, cash advance programs, retail terminals, equipment leasing and user friendly software.
Ownership - How invested you will be in the company you choose? Will you have a say in the direction they take? No other company offers free stock options based on gross processing volume, this is why they are “merchant owned”.
Remember - every company can give you the exact same rates as the next. They all have access to the same scale. It’s what they do beyond the rates. Contact us to get started today or call us at 760.453.2824.
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we heart the mom crowd! Click here to read their fabulous blog!
We’ve teamed up with Wallcandy Arts to design several lines of removable wall art, it’s hot off the press and ready for you so get it while they’re here because I don’t suspect they’ll stay on the shelves long!
Deerly beloved, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
Seriously these deer were too much fun to design and to see them printed and on the wall….it’s a beautiful thing.
HollyWood, for your walls. These are rad illustrated wood panels that you can transform a room with by tiling on the walls.
There are two more sets coming out, one is fly society which you’ll see on wallcandy’s site but isn’t available just yet and we’re working on another funky new design that’s going to tickle your senses.
Tia of Ashley York loves nature. So do we. It was a match made in heaven and it all started with her sweet logo design. Thank goodness that she liked it, otherwise it was going to end up on t-shirts and for sale on quirky bird. Ashley York is a Canadian boutique full of fantastic upscale and many eco-friendly baby, kids, maternity, and mom goodies. Check it out by clicking here and enjoy shopashleyyork.com!
From the San Diego Business Journal:
Oceanside Mom Sets Up Shops Online
E-Commerce Experience Adds Value to Web Site Consulting Services
San Diego Business Journal Staff
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| Staci Brillhart of Quirky Bird Designs offers Web development services ranging from graphics and logo design to installation of shopping cart software. |
Four years ago when Oceanside resident Staci Brillhart became a mom, she was not ready to give up a career. Armed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a computer and a supportive husband, she launched an online business selling handmade clothing and accessories for babies.Within a few short years, Brillhart had traded in her sewing machine to focus on helping other mothers create appealing and functional Web stores. Today, more than 85 percent of Quirky Bird Designs Inc.’s clients are moms balancing families and their virtual stores.
“I have everyone from startups to redos or updates on Web sites, but most are moms,” said Brillhart, who has a 2 year old and 4 year old.
Brillhart owned, operated and made all of the products for her online baby boutique for three years before focusing full time on Quirky Bird Designs. She creates every graphic, background and element of the site. Included in the price is teaching clients how to maintain their sites completely on their own.
“We want you to be self-sufficient so there is no need to have to pay us for updates,” she said. “We set them up to be 100 percent efficient.”
Brillhart has now assisted more than 100 e-commerce sites. She said what sets her apart from other design firms is all-inclusive packages that include consulting, Web design, graphics design, installation of shopping cart software and design of logos.
“I felt that if they are hiring me to do their Web site, they should get everything,” said Brillhart. “They should get their logo. They should get everything installed. They should be taught how to use their shopping cart. They should be able to manage everything themselves. They should get business cards. They should get a blog. They should get everything they need for one price and not get nickel and dimed out of way more money than they were expected.”
While some clients know the exact look of what they want designed, others come to Brillhart looking for direction and experience.
“The more I have to share the more I want to share,” said Brillhart. “I am very much an entrepreneur at heart. I really believe in entrepreneurship and especially helping other women achieve their goal and dreams. What I really enjoy is not only being able to be creative but to help these moms by giving them all that information.”
Assisting Startups
Brillhart said that many of her clients have turned to her after poor experiences with other designers. She stressed the importance of communicating with these startup business owners openly and promptly.
Lorena Cedena, owner of an online store from Miami, Fla., said she was burned by other Web designers before turning to Quirky Bird. Her site BeniniBug.com sells hip baby clothing, accessories and items for moms.
“It was a nightmare,” she said. “Staci said she had a waiting list but could help us and we went live two weeks later.”
Cedena, a mother of two who is expecting a third baby, said from the moment she spoke to Brillhart, she felt like she was literally holding her hand and making her feel better.
“She walked us through the entire project and made us feel comfortable. The final product was, well, amazing,” she said.
Cedena will be opening a retail store next month as an expansion of her successful Web-based business.
Kinsey Dodson, owner of KorasKloset.com, a Texas-based online children’s store, also had a bad experience with a Web designer.
“I originally went with a large designing firm that was ranked in the top 1 percent of their business type nationwide,” Dodson said. “Working with this company was a nightmare. All they were worried about was getting their money; they didn’t care if you really liked the site. In fact, they pushed me into just settling with just a basic design that I was not happy with and their customer service was horrible. I was so frustrated. I decided that I needed to find somebody else that was more concerned with their customers and producing a great product.”
Tara Anne Harrup, owner of PolkadotPapoose.com, said Brillhart is a mom who understands how to juggle her responsibilities at home and work.
Boy, are quirky bird and wallcandy meant to be or what? Allison of Wallcandy Arts and I hit it off immediately and began brainstorming on the transfer of their site from a flash site to ecommerce. They’re already huge, Wallcandy Arts…you’ve seen their goodies in movies, stars have them…and why not? They’ve been around for 7 years and were the company that started it all. I’ve designed three lines of Wallcandy stickers that will be coming out this month, Deerly Beloved, Fly Society and HollyWood. Check them out and shop your heart out at www.wallcandyarts.com.
Yana and Michael of Bambini Design offer a fun collection of items from design and decor to apparel and toys. Their successful brick and mortar store in Massachusetts started it all and we helped bring their business online! Enjoy shopping at www.bambinidesignonline.com
Joanna of Eco Chic wanted to bring chic, organic goodies to her store based in Canada and she succeeded! She’s got fantastic brands and great products, enjoy shopping at www.theecochicbaby.com
Sheila had the brilliant idea to have kids running into the page of her upscale store for kids and it paid off! She’s got some really amazing picks, click here to shop doubledutch
