From: LLDiva@aol.com
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 02:11:08 EST
Subject: balloon business etiquette
To: balloon@balloonhq.com

>Gosh, I hope I never offended anyone when I didn't give them any $$$. I 
would 
want the person to let me know that is what they want from the referral 
before I accepted the gig. Not saying I wouldn't pay....just need to know.<

Well, garsh, I just ask people if they want a cut when they refer business to 
me.  I'm probably being offensive (or probably just dumb) but I would rather 
err on the side of looking dumb than offending someone that I like (or who 
can possibly refer work to me).  There are a few of us here in Denver who are 
in kind of a networking group of twisters, clowns, etc.  This way we all know 
a few people who we can trade gigs with.  These are also people who I find 
invaluable for advice, etc.

Another good (GREAT) way to get to know other twisters and their skills is 
hosting a jam.  I've hosted two and had a wonderful time both times - and 
I've met several people who I would refer business to in a second.  BTW 
another jam coming up in January for those who care.  :)

Laura (a/k/a Daisy the Clown)
Balloon Divas in Denver