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Video Marketing – It’s Fun and Easy! (Part 3)

Over the past two weeks, I have shared my tips on why I like video marketing and what products I use a lot, a little and not at all. This week, I would like to share more about my process. Using Google+ Hangouts on Air (HOA) One of my favorite benefits to using HOAs is that the video is automatically …

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Vend Raleigh Book Group

Vend Raleigh Business Book Group “Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is a question of engagement.” (Daring Greatly, Pg. 2) In 2014 we are introducing new aspects to Vend Raleigh as we continue to grow as a community.  One new feature is our Vend Raleigh …

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Vend Raleigh Blog Round Up

I’ve got FOUR Raleigh blogs to share with you this week!  I follow you, my Raleigh Mompreneurs, on your blogs and pull a few favorites to share with all of Vend Raleigh every week. To be sure I’m following you, give me your website below! And you can follow me on Bloglovin’, that’s were I keep track of all of …

Video Marketing – It’s Fun and Easy!

As I explained during my talk at Illuminate 2013, I find using Google+ Hangouts on Air and video easier and quicker to reach my audience with the message I want through video. Video marketing can be a fun, inexpensive and a super engaging way to market your business. Here are some ways you can reach your audience with video:  1. …

5 Easy Tax Filing Tips – 62 Days Left

April 15th is Tax Day!  I like many of you are beginning to get items in the mail to prepare for yourself or accountant. Here are 5 easy tax tips to get you ready to file on time on April 15th because it is never to early to start preparing for your taxes. Make Room: Use a large 3 ring …

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Wanted: Mompreneur Eager To Network | Illuminate 2014

Last week the Illuminate 2014 committee opened up the application process to fill 3 open positions. While all three positions are critical to the success of Illuminate I’d like to take a minute to tell you more about the Corporate Relations/Sponsorships Chairperson.The person who fills this position will work very closely with myself and Kristin Loy to ensure that the conference …

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Vend Raleigh Etsy Treasury For February

February’s Product Parade from the Vend Raleigh Etsy Shop Owners Group is here and this month it is all about YOU, or should I say adding your own personal touch to the items you purchase!  Kate Duncan of Creative Cuts Vinyl  has taken her time to put together a collection of items that can be personalized or custom made to your …

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Moving Your Direct Sales Business

Don’t Lose It, Just Move It Whether you’re moving a few hours away or across the country, moving your direct sales business along with your household can be daunting.  What with packing boxes, finding the right home and hooking up your utilities you really have enough to worry about.  But as a self-employed mompreneur, you can relocate your business as …

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Get Your Business Directory Listing Working For You

You are a member of the most unique Raleigh Business Directory- the best collection of Mom-owned businesses! I consider you a business partner and want you to have great success with your directory listing. This week we are going to go step by step and create a listing that Works for You!  Here are 5 basic tips to get you started… …

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Vend Gets Personal

While Vend Raleigh is a professional group, Vend gets personal.  It’s personal to me and that’s really how it started, connecting the inspirational women in my life, the women I meet through business. Who knew that two years into Vend I’d be doing international mission work with women I meet right here. This April, I’m traveling with several Vend Raleigh …