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Christina Harper
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- Raleigh, NC
- United States
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Make it Profitable!
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Business Networking in R…
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- Will you commit to adding 1 positive item to the Network each month? (it can be a Question, an Answer, an INVITE or really anything positive)
- yes
- About my Business:
- Frenzied Artists is a family business founded by my mother, sister and I. We pride ourselves in creating unique handcrafted jewelry, handbags, and women's accessories. Our goal is to make women feel great about themselves by providing wearable art that grabs the eyes of everyone around them.
- About Me:
- I moved to Raleigh for college and loved the area so much I decided to make it my home. I bought my first home last year! Its been my dream to have my own business, helping women be as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside.
Currently I work full time as an assistant media planner for a large advertising company in Durham. I help build media/advertising plans for clients based on their target market in all mediums, magazines, newspaper, online, television, and radio.
- My Ideal Customer is:
- All women, all ages!
- My Ideal Referral Partner is:
- boutiques, gift shops, and of course my customers
- Who referred you to inSide919?
- Carolyn Anderson
- Website:
- http://www.frenziedartists.com
- Linkedin Address:
- http://www.linkedin.com/pub/5/671/ab0
- Facebook Address:
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Frenzied-Artists/1407097615
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Christina,
You've received a lot of great advice here. Let me add a couple of things I have found work. In terms of networking, try to be consistent. Although you cannot make every event or group, pick the ones you think will be helpful and where y…
I've recently started a small business and need some help getting things kicked off. We make handmade jewelry, handbags, aprons, and other women's accessories. I have a lot of things in progress right now and am having trouble staying focused. I don…
Thank you all for your advice and suggestions! Frenzied Artists jewelry and handbags are now offered at When Pigz Fly in Raleigh off of Six Forks Rd. Sales are already coming in and I had to restock after 1 week! Now I have the confidence to approac…
Christina,
I agree with Miles. Dollar-for-dollar, BNI is the best place to invest your marketing dollars. Your investment will pay off and you will get a great return on it. Steve Hand can help you get linked up with a group around you. You are welc…
For general business related thinking, Frank Cowley suggested I read The E-Myth (entrepreneurial myth). Its seriously changed the way I think about everything relating to my business (and other areas of life as well). I highly recommend it. (I also…
If I may offer some advise.....
You need to compile a list and start there. Focus on one task at a time.
If I were you, I would concentrate on getting my items in stores first. Web site promotion is fine, but face to face is much better. When you…
1) Determining your best or target clients and allies (those that could refer people to you and you could refer to) is a start.
2) The key to the Social Media is relating not selling. That does mean spending some time on a regular basis relating to…
If you're a small business entrepreneur or just starting a business but not experiencing the profitability you expected, this is your group!
You might check out the Make it Profitable group as well Christina. I think you'll get a lot out of the discussions happening there right now.
Thank you Nijah! I've looked at the times and locations and looks like I might need to wait until the summer to be able to participate. I carpool in the mornings from Raleigh to Durham where I work but during the summers we reduce our carpooling eff…
Hi Christina,
It sounds to me like you are off to a good start. A friend of mine also makes handmade handbags. She sells almost exclusively on etsy and is doing great. Also, I think your idea of getting your work in stores/boutiques is essential. Ju…
Hey Christina,
Miles gave you some really great advice, you have to get out there and spread the word. Another great networking group in you may want to look into is Coffee and Contacts, there is a group here on Inside 919. It a great group of real…
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Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 2:27pm on December 6, 2009,
Pat Howlett said… - Hey Christina, Wanted to take a minute and personally share the Local Coffee Break networking opportunity we're trying to foster to connect members and to let you know I'll be posting info on the 2009 Christmas party soon - please keep a look out.
- At 9:48am on September 13, 2009,
Pat Howlett said…
- Hey Christina, hope you can make it to the End of Summer "Social Hour" Trying to get a bunch of inSiders to meet each other offline. It's what I do :)
- At 7:37pm on April 21, 2009,
Nick Putnam said… - Christina,
My BNI networking group is having a visitors' day this Thursday that you are invited to. It's going to be at 8:30am at the coffee shop at this address 6108 Old Jenks Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 267-4622
I included the phone number in case you can come, but have trouble finding it.
Nick
- At 5:44pm on March 26, 2009,
Karen Bernard, Massage Heights said… - Hi Christina, I would love to have you come by and see our place. We can certainly work on ways to help each other out. That would be great.
- At 5:28pm on March 26, 2009,
Karen Bernard, Massage Heights said…
- Hi Christina,
It was great to meet you the other night and see your beautiful creations.
- At 1:12pm on March 26, 2009,
Nick Putnam said…
- Hi Christina,
We meet Thursday mornings at 8:30am at Hope Community Church on Buck Jones Rd. That's great that you guys get to work with each other though.
Nick
- At 11:14pm on March 25, 2009,
Nick Putnam said…
- Great, I went to State as well. I graduated in '07 and have been working at the same company since then. I've gotta get you to visit my BNI group sometime. I feel like your business would be very successful in that type of environment. This lady from Sepada (not sure how to spell that) Designs is in this other group that also meets in Cary and seems like she does pretty well with it. So do your mother and sister live here is well if they are your business partners?
- At 10:57pm on March 25, 2009,
Michelle Gower said… - Welcome, Christina! A fun family business! You are in the right place to find great connections. Let me or any other Trustee know how we can help you nagivate around the site. Happy connecting!
- At 10:15am on March 23, 2009,
Heather O'Sullivan Canney said… - Great! the event is April 18 so save the date! I'll get more info out to you soon! Would you mind emailing me your direct email address so I can send an attachment? mine is heathero@heathero.com thx!
- At 10:13am on March 23, 2009,
Heather O'Sullivan Canney said…
- Thanks! I look forward to meeting you too!
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