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Illuminate Conference | We’re Looking for a Better Way

“But this is the way we’ve always done it.”  Have you ever been on the receiving end of those words? I have. And that phrase rang in my ears like nails on a chalk board. Those eight words struck me as wrong, stale and almost unjust.  I now know I hated those words because of my entrepreneurial spirit. It goes …

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Content Calendar Class

Content calendar, editorial calendar, social media calendar… It’s about planning and managing posts, tweets, and blogs. I’ve had some fails when realizing I missed a business anniversary or a Mother’s Day post. Those are buzz worthy events and I missed the opportunities to engaged with my demographic. Don’t let time get away from you! Create a business editorial calendar and …

Evernote Workshop for Raleigh Small Business Women

Ever feel overwhelmed by everything there is to save, find and remember? School papers, business leads, warranty information, tax receipts, websites, appointments, emails and more! What if there was a tool that could help you organize your paperwork, your priorities, your leads and your life? There is! Evernote is an online tool and app that can help you be more …

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How To and How Not To Connect After Illuminate

Illuminate is just around the corner and I’m betting that some of you have never been to a conference. After checking out the loot in your swag bags, sifting through a stack of colorful business cards, and reviewing your notes, you might wonder, NOW WHAT? I know I did and figured sharing what I learned about connecting with others would …

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Speed Networking Event

Ready to jump start your networking? September 9, 2015, Doors open at 7:15pm, we’ll begin at 7:30pm. Don’t be late! Halle Cultural Arts Center, Downtown Apex Register below.     What to Expect: The number of participants will determine how many connections you make with a reasonable amount of time for each meeting. (Reasonable meaning around 2-3 mins each.) Come …

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Small Business Marketing | A Community of Events

One of the top concerns of a small business is marketing. I see often in Facebook groups, conferences, etc. questions regarding different ideas on what a business could do to market their small business with little to no cost involved. As a Vend Raleigh Directory Member, your opportunity to promote your business and the events you plan to attend (or …

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A StepUp Story: Why StepUp Matters to Jamila Smith

Vend Raleigh is proud to present it’s 3rd Annual Illuminate Conference on Friday, October 3, 2014. This full day of speakers, workshops, and networking is a chance for Raleigh Mompreneurs to gain valuable skills, connect with friends, and grow our businesses. We have real businesses (#RealBiz), we are worth it (#WorthIt), and we will get hooked up (#GetHookedUp) through the …

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When the world says you can’t, shout “Yes, I can!”

Here we are in the last part of 2014, which has gotten me thinking. At the end of every year, we tend to reflect on the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly moments of the previous 12 months. We make resolutions and often pick a “power word” for the upcoming year, and for the first six weeks or …

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Why You Should Start a YouTube Channel

Before I even answer that question, I’ll pose a couple for you… 1.) Have you ever done a search for information within YouTube? 2.) Have you ever done a Google search & clicked on a YouTube link that popped up in your search results? Chances are, you probably answered YES to both questions.  YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine …