It’s definitely an eco-friendly week because we’re introducing two fabulous lines of products that are good for your body & your home.
First is Soy Aromas which is a small business owned by Greta Kokkines. If you are a candle lover (and remember that candles make perfect gifts), soy is a great way to go. There are so many benefits to burning soy candles…they’re non-toxic, they burn much cleaner than paraffin candles and using soy also helps U.S. farmers. It seems... Read Full Story
From Marketing Charts
As 2010 fast approaches, digital marketers are gearing up for yet another year of changes that will incorporate both the transformational and the incremental. From the economy’s influence on the burgeoning “do-it-yourself” culture to an increasing reliance on collective wisdom, information-based art, and remote computing, digital experts at Last Exit have put together the following list of top digital marketing trends they believe will play out in the year ahead.
1. Face... Read Full Story
Announcing Wickedly Chic’s Personal Shopping Service!!
If you’re anything like most of us…traffic, malls & shopping are not high on your list of delightful activities. Let Wickedly Chic take the pain from you this holiday season so you can focus on the fun stuff…families, parties & great food.
We’re experts at shopping from independent businesses and you can be certain that we’ll choose high quality gifts from outstanding shops that will delight yo... Read Full Story
By Denise Michaels, Author, “Testosterone-Free Marketing”
Last week I had an amazing workshop with a roomful of women dedicated to creating success in their business and in their lives. There’s been a terrific buzz all over town since. Attendees have called to say the information I shared is helping them increase their business income already. I’ve gotten offers for more speaking engagements and it just goes on and on.
Which is great but I keep thinking about the women who said “no.” It seems... Read Full Story
Incentives To Offer Your Online Shoppers
Sell online? Whether you have a brick and mortar store with an online boutique to support it or exclusively sell online, there are ways to support your online customers through incentives that can help enhance their shopping experience. It also provides you with the opportunity to create a new base of customers that will hopefully remain dedicated. Three simple yet effective ways to do this include:
1. Offer free shipping on all your products. No excep... Read Full Story
If you love putting things on your walls at home & you adore nostalgia, then you are in for a real treat with Maleah Matthews Photography. This Oregon photographer loves to spend time behind the lens & what she comes up with is positively sweet.
All of Maleah’s photos are really beautiful and they have such a nostalgic feel to them. The photo pictured here is called County Fair. Doesn’t it feel like it was taken in the 1960’s? You just have to see for yourself all ... Read Full Story
A lot of people throw in the towel at hearing that 95% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years. They think, “Why bother?” Those determined to be in control of the own lives, and those with an unstoppable entrepreneurial drive think “I’ll beat the odds.”
I’m in the unstoppable crowd, but when I started my first business years ago, I had no clue what I was doing. I had a full time job and I was a part-time entrepreneur doing Life Coaching on the... Read Full Story
GCDSpa. Bath and Body Products + Custom Designs
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Sweet Baby Cake Designs offers personalized, custom items to make life with children a little bit easier. We would love to offer readers of Wickedly Chic 15% off their purchase with coupon code “Wicked15” in the notes to seller.
Aardvark Silver. We have one of a kind ... Read Full Story
Kim Drosdick lives in Toronto, Ontario. Kim is a jewelry designer and has been for many years. She owns two shops, Kim Drosdick and flux + form. She is a newly married woman & made her own wedding & engagement rings.
Here are Kim’s favorite indie businesses:
Pinch Knits. Allison Guy makes these incredible knitted hats for babies and I can’t wait have a reason to get one someday. Allison is also a client whose wedding rings I made.
TANK. Tank Fire + Metal. Incredib... Read Full Story
By Denise Michaels, Author, “Testosterone-Free Marketing”
I used to attend a women’s business networking group where the social aspect was the most important thing and doing business was way down on the list. Even though their mission statement said they were committed to business. It wasn’t a group getting together for martini’s or margueritas at the end of the day. This group of 25-30 women business owners arrived once a week at 7:00 am for breakfast and they all acted like business didn’t ... Read Full Story
