I’m not sure we can say the word community enough here at Vend Raleigh. Vend Raleigh is a unique example of a Raleigh small business community. We partner, cross promote, educate and celebrate one another. One way that we make Vend Raleigh just a little smaller and a lot more relevant is our sub-groups, our Facebook groups that are specific …
Why Attend Illuminate: Because Your Business is Real
Vend Raleigh’s 3rd Annual Illuminate Conference is on October 3, 2014 in downtown Raleigh. It is open to all Mom-owned business owners and future business owners. This day-long conference features speakers, workshops, networking and more! Still need to purchase your ticket? Get it here before it’s too late. When I was planning the launch of Little Details, my friend told …
Vend Raleigh Etsy Treasury For August
The Raleigh Etsy August Product Parade from the Etsy Shop Owners Group is here and this month we are WELCOMING BABY! Do you have a new little one at home, expecting or know someone that is? This is just for you! Check out the awesome collection of New Baby inspired items brought to you by some of the Vend Raleigh Directory Members to …
5 Craft Shows I Won’t Participate In
So you have all these great ideas and tons of crafts that you have made and you want to sell them at Raleigh craft shows. I have been a crafter at shows from North Carolina to Maine. My 12 years of experience has taught me a thing or two. People always ask me how I choose my shows. It can …
Vend Raleigh Etsy Treasury For June
June’s Product Parade from the Etsy Shop Owners Group is a collection of awesome items from some of the Vend Raleigh Directory Members. Beth Newbern-Hallam of Torrey Hill, Inc has taken her time to put together a collection of items that are ALL from Directory Members. Please take a minute and check out a sampling of what the Vend Raleigh Directory has to offer! Shop …
Embroidery and Sewing Studio
Raleigh Etsy Shop Owner Welcome to my Embroidery and Sewing Studio! My business started out in a very small 10 x 12 foot spare bedroom and soon overflowed into the dining room. I worried about sticky fingers on my client’s precious fabric and errant feet on my sewing machine’s gas pedal. After 6 months of jockeying for space, my husband …
Are You Considering Consignment?
Torrey Hill Inc is a shop located at 216 S Main Street in Fuquay-Varina that sells “handmade in NC” creations. Vendors rent spaces to sell their creations in. At the end of each month, each vendor receives a commission check on anything that has sold. If you currently sell online, or at craft shows, and are seriously considering renting a …
Etsy Shop Owners’ March Treasury
This month’s Product Parade from the Vend Raleigh Etsy Shop Owners “Ready for Spring” is sure to brighten your day! Amy Brooks of Sew ABC and Brooks Boutique has put together a colorful collection to get us in the mood for Spring! The items are of course from Vend Raleigh members, and 12 are in the Vend Raleigh Business Directory …
6 Things a Newbie Etsy Shop Owner Should Do
Six Etsy Tips to Opening Your New Shop When I first created my Etsy shop, The Gretchen Collection, I had been accepted as a seller at the Apex Peak Fest and wanted my artwork to have an online presence to make my business look “legit.” So, I took a few pictures of my artwork and quickly slapped them on Etsy. …