Hi Sarah,
Michelle Gower said just about everything I was going to say... she hits it right on the head!
Since items like jewelry (especially higher end) and different types of art tend to be mostly an emotional point-of-purchase sale, the best th…
I'm coming in late to the discussion! I have found that in-person networking gets me more business (I'm a certified professional coach), and to that end, joining a Coffee & Contacts chapter was enormously beneficial in more ways than one.
In the fa…
Right now things are slow. I do Air Conditioning and Heating. People are not calling unless they absolutely have to. Many companies have laid off. Many have done their fall work in the past summer. So you try some advertising method. It does not wor…
Dog Days of Art
Holly Springs Arts Council presents a FREE EVENT!
Dog Days of Art - featuring Artists from the Western Wake Artist Studio Tour and Local Dog Trainers, Vets and Shop Owners.
Art Show 10-5 with Live Music, Performers and hot dogs th…
Your Door & More Artist Reception & Gallery Display
Brenda Priest of Your Door & More in Holly Springs, NC will display classic pen & ink illustrations of local historic sites, such as the New Hope Valley Railway/North Carolina Railroad Museum…
I have a photobooth business I am running out of Holly Springs. I have two items about your post. What is a prlog? What is the best way to advertise on Facebook? I am not able to understand how to get my business on to Facebook. My business is Celeb…
Tennis Shoe Art Contest at The Nature of Art Come see the creative entries from Holly Springs elementary and middle school youth! These students were challenged to think outside the box and create one funky tennis shoe --new or used-- using paint,…
Hi Sarah,
I think what you are doing is great. Are you targeting these things (blog, Facebook,etc) to groups like interior decorators, realtors (new homes need new art) and specific upscale communities? I think targeting your efforts to those who ar…
While I am just working on getting my site (www.ftinternetmarketing.com) up and running, I am learning more and more from Copyblogger. They teach about landing pages and how a well constructed landing page can help you turn your site visitors into s…
Hi Sarah,
I've found Facebook to be very helpful in creating awareness of my business, One Chic Mama (www.onechicmama.com). I also use Twitter and have that account tied into my Facebook so that when I tweet there is an update on my Facebook page. W…
I'm the marketing person in an art gallery in Chapel Hill, and like most retail spaces we've seen a drop in traffic as well as buyers. We've really started to focus a little more on supplementing with lower priced items, but we need to draw new peop…
Need a gift for Mother's Day, a birthday, an anniversary, a baby shower, a wedding? Love animals? Stop by and browse handmade art by 30 area crafters & visit 2PawsUp's adoptable cats & dogs the Sunday before Mother's Day on the Village Green at Sout…
If it's okay to list one here, I just wanted to add that Wall 2 Wall Photography will have art/landscape prints on display/for sale at the Lucama Spring Fling Festival in Lucama, NC on Saturday, May 16.
If any of you happen to be in the neighborhoo…
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:
My business is Indigo Arts. I make handmade clay & glass jewelry, magnets, & sculpture. I also do simple website design & organize a craft show to benefit an animal rescue every year.
About Me:
I am a full time associate gallery director at Turning Point Gallery in Chapel Hill. I also work part time in a gym in Durham. Between being an artist, working my 2 jobs, & dealing with my two crazy cats, Indigo & Neko, I'm pretty busy!!
My Ideal Customer is:
Art lovers, jewelry lovers, people looking for unique, affordable gifts. Also people looking for simple, very affordable (ie $300 range) web design that I can then turn over to them to easily update on their own.
Hey Sarah, 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 10:21am on September 13, 2009, Pat Howlett said…
Hey Sarah, 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 :)
Good Morning Sarah,
The event on May 3rd sounds wonderful....we'll definitely stop by...we don't currently have a puppy to bring but we'll find some treats for our kitties!
Best wishes,
Susan
Just noticed you joined Inside919 Sarah -- WELCOME! So glad you became a member. This is a great place to develop a network of people who can help you grow your business.
You might consider joining the Make it Profitable group. There are some great discussions going on that will likely be very profitable for you.
Hi Sarah, welcome to Inside919! If you're not already involved in BNI you should be. I've seen Silpata Designs associates making a killing just through their group.