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The Holidays are Coming – Let’s Get Organized!

They are coming closer… those days of choosing and hiding and wrapping… those wonderful days of family gatherings and time with friends… warm drinks and tasty treats… Friends, the holidays are coming. No need to stress or break out in a sweat ~ let me share my tips for organizing yourself and your home so you can meet those wonderful …

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Vend Raleigh Offers Nonprofit Support

Raleigh Nonprofit Support and Community A note from Cary Heise, founder of Vend Raleigh… Over the past year I’ve seen ways we can connect women outside of business. Recently we hosted a publishing event and a social media workshop marketed outside our small business community. Women want and need to connect, and with the power, talent and uniqueness of Vend …

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Raleigh De-Stress Photography Sessions | Advice From the Expert

I was a photographer before I was a mom, and I got it, sort of:  Having family portraits done is stressful.  Lots to iron, lots to tote ~ stressful. But now that I have a two-year-old and a four-year-old, I so get it.  The morning of portrait day doesn’t exactly have the ambiance of sunlit fall foliage and happy families …

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Work It, Girl: Announcing Pre-Illuminate Events

WORK IT, GIRL!  Alright. You’ve got your ticket, you’ve cleared your calendar for Oct.3, you’ve checked out the breakout sessions, your stack of business cards is ready to go, and you’ve even picked out a chic-yet-comfortable power outfit to wear to Illuminate.  You’re itching to get to Illuminate (I am too), but it’s a bit away. What do you do …

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Who’s Who at Illuminate 2014: Conference Speakers

The allure of being able to work around your family’s schedule has created a buzz around self-employment. While most mompreneurs are working for themselves as their own company or a part of direct sales company, they may or may not realize the need for a local team, support, or tribe in their business journey as a working mom.   When I …

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Never Say Never to a Raleigh Photography Studio

  Being an on-location family photographer for 5 years, I was often asked if I’d ever open a photography studio. My answer was always the same: nope, nuh-uh, not going to happen. In my mind, studio photography was synonymous with boring, old-fashioned, and two-dimensional. But never say never, because as I write this, I’m sitting in my new Wake Forest …

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Piecefully Home Takes Us Behind the Scenes | Raleigh Etsy Shop

Hey y’all!  My name is Lindsey and I’m going to take you behind the scene’s today and show off my office space.  It’s where I take care of all the day-to-day business of running a household and my business, Piecefully Home.  We bought our 1972 brick ranch home 6 years ago with the dreams of turning the older home into …

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Behind The Scenes | Raleigh Small Business Workspaces

Recently we asked Vend Raleigh Mompreneurs to take us behind the scenes into their workspaces. We got a glimpse into several Mompreneurs’ offices and studios. Each style is so different. They’ve given us a verbal tour to go with their images.                I am crafter, re-purposer, and thrifter. I have a booth at KnB …

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Illuminate Sponsorship

Every business owner wants to create customers, develop qualified sales leads, and convert leads into sales. Illuminate 2014 offers tailored sponsorship packages to help you do just that. Whether you’re just starting out or an established business, Illuminate is a great opportunity to make direct contact with new customers and strengthen relationships with existing ones. Illuminate 2014 is presented by Vend …

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hedoe precious paper Shows us Behind the Scenes

For three years my sister and I have been moving furniture around in our own homes to make our working space more efficient.  This can be difficult considering we produce custom invitations, personalized notepads, personalized note cards and cups just to name a few.  A lot of equipment and supplies are needed for this type of business.  This is officially …