Posted by Neil Corman on December 20, 2009 at 10:16pm
In the month of November, Denver photographer Neil Corman spent the month photographing each day and posting an image from each on his blog. These images contain photographs from Colorado and Southern California. Now that the Thirty Days are complete it is up to the community to vote on the top images from the project. At the website " Thirty Days 2009, Your Vote...", visitors are able to view the thirty images and vote for their top three favorites. Upon voting, the individual is entered into a drawing in which they may win an 8x10 matted print of any photograph from the Thirty Days project. A total of four winners will be selected at the conclusion of the voting on January 10, 2010. While an image may mean something to someone, it is important to Neil to hear the feedback of the community and the images which they enjoy the most from the project. More information: http://www.neilcormanimages.com/30Days
Posted by Erik Keith on October 10, 2008 at 11:27am
Masterpiece Solutions, the leader in comprehensive point of sale and business management software for art and antique galleries, artists and other independent retailers, today announced the upgrade of its Masterpiece Manager software and the introduction of its innovative Masterpiece Success Package. The advancements give galleries and artists a state-of-the-art, integrated gallery management solution, including advanced inventory controls, customer management, point-of-sale and web integration combined with an effective service program.Utilized by more than 5,000 independent retailers, Masterpiece Manager was designed for gallery owners by gallery owners to increase the operating efficiency and simplify processes to give gallery owners and artists the freedom to focus on the art and not the paperwork. For nearly 15 years, Masterpiece Manager software has integrated point of purchase with inventory and customer relationship management. The newest version of Masterpiece Manager has advanced those features with a more customer-friendly interface, enhanced reporting capabilities and additional sales tools, while also enhanced capabilities to manage and synchronize the bricks and mortar store front with the online store front.“Masterpiece Solutions is the one-stop-shop business solutions provider for gallery owners and artists,” said Kevin Warr, CEO of Masterpiece Solutions. “Our long history of serving the gallery and artist market combined with what is certainly the most advanced and affordable POS and business management software, Masterpiece Manager, makes us the best business partner for galleries to save time, make money and improve their retail and online image.”As a complement to the new version of Masterpiece Manager, Masterpiece Solutions has also introduced the Masterpiece Success Package, simplifying the relationship and extending a galleries’ visibility online. The Masterpiece Success Package includes:• Free upgrades forever• Unlimited phone and online technical support• QuickLink — The system easily synchronizes in-store and website inventory, so galleries can accurately track inventory• Free listing on ArcherExchange — With more than $300 million in inventory on ArcherExchange, it has become one of the most visited art websites. Current galleries on ArcherExchange have claimed that it has increased their qualified lead generation by as much as 30%.To learn more about Masterpiece Solution’s products and services, visit www.masterpiecesolutions.com or call 303-225-0330 today.
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Posted by Erik Keith on November 13, 2008 at 10:28am
Masterpiece Solutions , the leader in comprehensive point of sale and business management software for art and antique galleries, artists and other independent retailers, today announced a comprehensive program that offers assistance during this tough economic climate. The recently released Masterpiece Success Package offers much more than back-end software by offering a suite of products that helps small organizations stay above water during retail slowdown.“Masterpiece Manager can do two critical things: drastically reduce operating expenses AND significantly expand reach to consumers via Archer Exchange and a personalized website,” said Kevin Warr, CEO of Masterpiece Solutions. “When every dollar and minute counts, our valuable service package helps galleries and artists stay in business by letting us take over their time intensive back-end work and marketing efforts.”In one push of a button, Masterpiece Manager effectively cuts out time, money and manpower to achieve measurable results. On the back end, the savvy software handles inventory management, synchronizing online and in-store supply, data entry and more. To reach customers more swiftly, Masterpiece Solutions also offers comprehensive web services and listings on Archer Exchange (http://archerexchange.com/), the fastest growing online marketplace for fine art.“Over a decade of developing our suite of services has led us to knowing precisely how to contain costs and drive sales,” added Warr. “It is in recessionary times when business owners have the opportunity to take a hard look at how to maximize their time and outsource with confidence.”Utilized by more than 800 independent retailers worldwide, Masterpiece Manager was designed for gallery owners by gallery owners to increase the operating efficiency and simplify processes to give gallery owners and artists the freedom to focus on the art and not the paperwork. For nearly 15 years, Masterpiece Manager software has integrated point of sale software with inventory and customer relationship management.The Masterpiece Success Package includes:• Free upgrades forever• Unlimited phone and online technical support• QuickLink — The system easily synchronizes in-store and website inventory, so galleries will never again lose customers due to a website displaying wrong information• Unlimited listings on ArcherExchange — With more than $300 million in inventory on ArcherExchange, it has become one of the most visited art websites. Current galleries on ArcherExchange have claimed that it has increased their qualified lead generation by as much as 30%.To learn more about Masterpiece Solution’s products and services, visit www.masterpiecesolutions.com or call 303.225.0330 today.
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Posted by Erik Keith on February 2, 2009 at 2:22pm
1. It’s Time to Break Out of Your Four Walls. An individual or brick-and-mortar establishment has boundaries. However, with the vast reach of the Internet, there are endless opportunities to sell your art to consumers across the globe. Millions of consumers are embracing online art research and consumerism. Whether you use your own website or a site like www.masterpieceonline.com to promote your artwork, it’s time to get in the game!2. Recession isn’t a Time to Waste Time. Inventory tracking alone can be confusing, tedious and time consuming. Allowing software to manage your inventory process will give you back time and sanity to channel into other parts of your business.“Masterpiece enables me to be in all of my galleries every day. I can tell what sold and what is in inventory, out on approval, etc. at the touch of a button,” said Zelma Legendre, owner of Thornwood Gallery (two in Houston and one in Dallas). “With the Masterpiece server, all of my galleries are connected. If we get an e-mail inquiry we can answer it immediately without calling the other galleries. This makes us more efficient with our time and easier for our customers to get answers quickly.”3. It’s Time to Eliminate Operator Error. Humans are prone to error. Have you ever forgotten to log a sale? Do you have too many artists to manage consignments effectively? Do you use archaic systems for ringing in sales that result in more work on the back end? Technology is not as intimidating as many people seem to think. Instead, it can be helpful, and will simplify tasks that often lead to mistakes.4. You Deserve a Business Team. Money is tight; margins are slim. Not many galleries have business managers, marketing teams, web developers and accountants. Paying those salaries would sink most small businesses. But the solution is simple – and affordable.Masterpiece provides business support at the click of a mouse. With Masterpiece Solutions, websites can be customized to display and sell your artwork to online shoppers. When you run into a problem, Masterpiece’s technical support team will walk you through the solution. “Our clients constantly tell us that we have the best website and we love the technical support! When we need them, they are there,” added Zelma.5. Informed Decisions = Better Decisions. With art to sell and a business to run, there are “must haves” and “nice to haves.” Reporting often falls in the latter category. However, the intelligence that business reports provide can be invaluable. Tracking trends such as customer buying history, seasonal sales and profit and loss can drastically impact your business decisions. In fact, most insurance companies want client businesses to have a system for inventory. With Masterpiece, the system is in place and will help to lower your costs in the long run.“Through Masterpiece Solutions, you can have an all-in-one marketing and business team that can increase your business potential exponentially,” said Kevin Warr, CEO of Masterpiece Solutions (http://www.masterpiecesolutions.com). “From an effective website that engages your consumers to an effective inventory management system to point-of-sale and reporting capabilities, financially, there is no way to go wrong.”Utilized by more than 800 independent retailers worldwide, Masterpiece Manager was designed for gallery owners by gallery owners to increase the operating efficiency and simplify processes to give gallery owners and artists the freedom to focus on the art and not the paperwork. For nearly 15 years, Masterpiece Manager has integrated point of sale software with inventory and customer relationship management. Independent artists also find tremendous value in their artist-specific software: visit http://www.masterpiecemanager.com/artistfnb.html .To learn more about Masterpiece Solution’s products and services, visit www.masterpiecesolutions.com or call 303.225.0330 today.
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