Members Profile

Name: Helen Protasova
Business Name: Helen Protasova Art & Design 21st Century Work
Address: 2/2 Eric Cr Oakleigh South Vic
PC: 3167
Mobile: 0414318147
Email: helenprotasova@ymail.com
Web Address: www.helenprotasova.com.au

SELF
Q. Tell us something about you – your philosophy, your lifestyle, your ethics, your hobbies etc.
A. Originally born in the Ukraine, I came to Australia when I turned eleven. With a passion for art and design, at the age of twenty-one I entered Monash University to learn and gain a deeper understanding of art and design. As the years past I have built a solid foundation and decided to use my skills to challenge myself by working in the graphic design industry. As a result over the years I have built my own clientele. and have opend my own graphic design business.

BUSINESS DETAILS
Q. What is it that your business does?
A. We are a Melbourne based graphic design studio. We specialize in art and design. Our priorities are to work together with different industries and business and to achieve the best possible outcome from our services and work. Our customers vary from small to medium including large business. We are providing our clients with customer care services and design works.

Q. Do you work from home? Yes
  How many do you employ? None

Q. How long have you been in business?
A. One and a half years with five year experience in industry

Q. What makes your business unique?
A. We are always trying to make our customer's life easier, by simply offering extra customer care, free research, consultation and friendly advice.

MARKETING
Q. What is the most important Marketing/Networking tool/strategy your business has had success with?
A. Networking is most important and successful strategy for me and my business.

AWARDS
Q. Has your business been nominated for, was a finalist in, or won any awards or other commendations?
A. Yes , Best Tea Packaging Design in Melbourne in 2009

ADVICE
Q. What is the most helpful piece of advice you could give to other businesses?
A. Be positive and never give up on your dreams.

SUPPORT
Q. What is it you are looking for as a member of MCEI?
A. Networking

Q. What is it you can offer to MCEI members?
A. 20% off my graphic design services from 2011 onwards

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