THE LIST A 2-day conference for business owners and entrepreneurs is coming to Ontario, California this weekend! I am so pumped to be a part of this production. Even though I’m a panelist, I will be attending to take notes myself!!! We have the best of the bests in Southern California invited to speak atContinueContinue reading “Real Business Owners Continue their Education”
Author Archives: Sweeney Mae - Marketing and Events Expert
The Secrets of Multiple Business Owners
After having interviewed a few entrepreneurs who own and manage more than one business, I noticed a few similarities between all their personalities. One very pertinent character I found similar among all of them is the sincere passion for loving what they do. It seems like they first realized they loved it then they decided toContinueContinue reading “The Secrets of Multiple Business Owners”
SMALL BUSINESS EXPO WAS THE BIZNAZ!
I have no regrets attending the 2012 Small Business Expo held at the California Market Place last November 8th. As soon as I walked in the entrance, they had someone dressed in business attire dancing on a platform. I thought to myself, now this is the type of expo I want to be in. JustContinueContinue reading “SMALL BUSINESS EXPO WAS THE BIZNAZ!”
WIN a Ticket to the The List Conference 2013 Video Contest
The power of giving is contagious. We believe that in order to be successful, we have to learn how to give and serve others. Wait, what is this event about? The LIST is a two-day conference for those who want to expand their professional network, learn more about entrepreneurship and what it takes to makeContinueContinue reading “WIN a Ticket to the The List Conference 2013 Video Contest”
Vendor Spotlight: Cupcake Cuties Cupcakery
I am excited to launch the Vendor Spotlight of the month! As an Event Planner, I rely heavily on my preferred vendors relationships. They make my life easier because I know what to expect from them. Let’s take for example, Cupcake Cuties Cupcakery, a company started by Staci Adams and Jennifer Anderson. Staci is aContinueContinue reading “Vendor Spotlight: Cupcake Cuties Cupcakery”
Successful Event Tip: Incorporate Live Twitter Feed
Social Media can help take your event to the next level. My personal favorite way of doing this is by showing a live feed of audience/viewers tweets. To do this, you must first understand the functionality of #hashtags. Here’s a quick definition and purpose of #hashtags: Definition: The (#) symbol, called the #hashtag, is used to mark keywordsContinueContinue reading “Successful Event Tip: Incorporate Live Twitter Feed”
Small Business Tip: Spend Money on Marketing!
If you’re feeling a little hesitant about spending money in marketing your business just remember the cliché “you gotta spend money to make money”. If you don’t know how much to spend for marketing, take a look at your previous year’s profit (NET) and take 10-20% of that amount and spend it on marketing inContinueContinue reading “Small Business Tip: Spend Money on Marketing!”
10 Ways to Rock your Interview!
Most of us get the jitters during the interview which causes us to freeze or not do as well as we would’ve wanted. Here are 10 tips to help you leave a great impression with your potential employer: Research the Company! Do not forget to do your homework before an interview. Learn about the Company’sContinueContinue reading “10 Ways to Rock your Interview!”
HOW TO BE ORIGINAL
With the billions of people that occupy the world, it’s nearly impossible to invent or create something that doesn’t already exist. But how can you thrive if you just end up doing the same things as others already have? Well, if you’re not creating a high tech equipment with millions in budget, then you simplyContinueContinue reading “HOW TO BE ORIGINAL”
10 tips for a successful VENDOR FAIR
If you are a small business owner, hand-crafter, painter or a service provider, it’s important that you research events that will help you gain new customers and new exposure. Example Vendor Fairs are as follows: Bridal Fair; Health Fair; Holiday Village; Farmer’s Market; Beauty Event etc…. To be successful, here is a list of thingsContinueContinue reading “10 tips for a successful VENDOR FAIR”
