How to create beyond a grocery experience
“It better than a Publix and Trader Joes combined. “ As a marketer and small business owner, for years I wanted to figure out the big mystery behind Wegmens Grocery store chain. I was in the Richmond (VA) area, visiting…
Upcoming Holiday Nudge for 2019. You know you need the reminder!
Facebook Crash Course for Organizations: Biggest Takeaways
I did something I rarely do, I volunteered my time on a Sunday to give a crash course for a local nonprofit catered to women. The intention was to get the other board members up to speed on Facebook so…
Businesses: Be More Human
If you missed this 45-minute presentation by best-selling author- Mark Schaefer this past week, I have something for you. Here is the last minute (see video below) of him discussing his latest book, Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins,…
Go to Checklist: Spring Cleaning Your Social Media
I’m currently (mentally) closing my eyes as I type these words and envisioning a type-A person who is reading the title of this blog post and ready to take action on their social media. This lady or gentlemen lives by…
Received the Rising Star Award through America’s Small Business Development Center
Today was a special day for me in my 7th year in business because I received the #RisingStarAward through America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC). In addition, today we celebrated SBDC day! Johnson City Mayor, Jenny Brock presented a recognition…
How to Stand Out in Business using Networking
I originally typed out this post in an old-fashioned typewriter at the library, see picture. It was a Saturday afternoon and there was a free Creative Writing workshop at the library. How could I not want to jump on that opportunity?…
Book Review of Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins by Mark W. Schaefer
You can view more details about the book on Amazon, here is a the link: https://www.amazon.com/Marketing-Rebellion-Most-Human-Company-ebook/dp/B07MSJF3P9/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548967354&sr=8-1&keywords=marketing+rebellion+the+most+human+company+wins
Valentina’s Favorite Things for Female Business Owners in 2018
Here are my favorite things that I have invested in 2018. My Sparkle Hustle Grow monthly subscription, my local Rotary Club Membership – Tri-Cities Rotary Club, and my local Chamber of Commerce Membership – Your Kingsport Chamber
It’s not too late to promote your Holiday Campaigns, here’s what you can do right now.
You might think it’s too late to promote your holiday deals right now. But you are wrong! Although over 20% of consumers in the US began holiday shopping in October there are also folks who are procrastinators or ones with a need…
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