Did you know that Pinterest is overtaking Instagram as the fastest growing social platform out there? (Source: Global Web Index, Nov. 2014) For many, Pinterest comes second only to Facebook as what drives the most traffic to their sites. So how do you make Pinterest work for you? How does Pinterest for small business really work? Recently, Sonja Foust, also …
Vend Raleigh Group Leaders
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 …
Raleigh Small Business | Kickstarter
I am not the first to say it, but I will say it anyway. My life changed the moment I became a mother. Before deciding to start a family, I was a professional with a Master’s degree in Business Administration. I managed a hotel, spent my days elbow deep in marketing, forecasting, financial planning, human resources. My staff lovingly called …
Small Business on Instagram | Introducing the NEW Vend Raleigh Relay!
Looking for a great way to get your business in front of new eyes? The Vend Raleigh Instagram Relay can do just that! Cary Heise, Vend Raleigh Founder, has been following RDU Baton, a collaborative photo project to show the world how amazing life in the Research Triangle is through Instagram, for quite some time. Inspired, she wanted to bring …
Raleigh Connections | Using Small Businesses to Carve Out Your Niche
Where I Came From I recently relocated to Raleigh, from Los Angeles, where I spent the last ten years professionally photographing weddings and families. I spent my entire life creating friendships and building connections that helped to make my business a success. I spent my entire career building a reputation, a portfolio and an amazing client base. In the fall …
Vend Raleigh Etsy Treasury for December | It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…
Deck the halls, your children, your presents, your mailbox and even your self with this wonderful collection from the ladies of Vend Raleigh! This Treasury Collection of Vend Raleigh Etsy Members includes everything you may need to get ready for the most wonderful time of the year. Vend Raleigh is a unique professional group for Raleigh small business women, specifically …
GreenPea Baby & Child’s Top Raleigh Holiday Gifts for 2014!
The Holiday Season is upon us! Time to start finding the perfect gift for the special people in your life! Fortunately, GreenPea Baby and Child hit the jackpot when it comes to top Raleigh holiday gifts for the special little ones in your life! We’ve literally searched across the country for the best gifts to bring into our store, and …
Raleigh Relaxation Massage for Moms | It’s time for you to be cared for!
Being a Mom is the most rewarding {and challenging} job in the world. We’re generally nurturers by nature. And we’re sometimes giving, giving, giving to the point of almost giving out. We want to be all things to all people and be the best wife and Mom we can possibly be. So we’re overextending ourselves to the point of overwhelm. …
Vend Raleigh Etsy Treasury For October| Giving Thanks
Vend Raleigh mompreneurs are ‘Giving Thanks” for all the things we have! Whether you are thankful for your home, your children, your family and friends or ALL of the above, this Vend Raleigh Treasury has exactly what you’re looking for! Check out this months Treasury listing below… Design Fairies Girly Gooz Boutique; Vend Raleigh Directory Member Ks …
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 …