“It’s Your Time To Shine”
Contents ((((((((HEY PROFESSIONALS)))))))) 3 Welcome
On the way to making waves and providing a medium for businesses to make it big! “LaNette K” is all about the business of helping people to succeed.
B U S I N E S S SENSE
4 “Pros and Cons of Being A Vendor ” “Texting: Good and Bad” “Helpful Hints For Small Business Owners”
EVENT CALENDAR
5 Upcoming Events
Wherever you go, whatever you do, stay abreast of what VP Members are doing.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT 6 Kathy Rollwage of “Merry Heart Face Painting” PREFERRED VENDOR DIRECTORY 7
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“It’s Your Time To Shine!”
BUSINESS SENSE ((((((((((((((HEY PROFESSIONALS))))))))))))))) Welcome to our FIRST "It's Your Time To Shine" Vendors Preferred Newsletter. This newsletter comes from the group on Facebook called "Vendors Preferred"that was created by LaNette Kincaide or as many of you may know her simply as “Just Pearlz.” LaNette is the owner of “Just Pearlz” -a FINE fashion jewelry and accessory company. Just Pearlz (justpearlz.com) jewelry has been considered as FINE jewelry because it is both rare and considered as the "best of the best". The Vendors Preferred Group started only one month ago and currently has over 400 members. Although the group is called Vendors Preferred, it is meant for all types of businesses that include also soloists, actors, actresses, make-up artists and the list can go on and on. The purpose of the group is to create a positive arena to showcase products without always paying a fee of
some sort that I am sure that many of you have done to be a vendor. VP is also a place for business owners to post their needs for vendors or for vendors to post dates that they are available to be a vendor. LaNette has also created a network called "Vendors Meet Up," which allows vendors and business owners to come together once a month and network face -to-face FREE of charge. The newsletter was created to be a notch above passing our business cards and meeting someone face-to-face. The purpose of "It's Your Time To Shine" is to take businesses of Vendors Preferred to another level; maybe to a national level or even a global level by sending our business information nationwide using an E-Blast (email) method.
LaNette K. Founder, CEO Vendors Preferred
ARE YOU KILLING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? In the business world, I thought I had seen it all but since working so close with a lot of "professionals" I must say I learn something new everyday. I've seen business owners curse out their customers. I've also heard feedback from customers stating that they stopped using a certain product or service because of the constant so-called follow-up calls they received from certain representatives. Whether you are self-employed with a home-
made business such as candles or a multi-level marketing representative of a company like Scentsy you must remember that you represent your business to the fullest and anything you do or say could hurt your business. Contact Abuse Remember that if you receive someone's business card that doesn't mean you shouldn't treat them as a customer.
When a business contact gives you their business card you should actually LIMIT contact unless they have requested otherwise, because they are just as busy as you.
UPCOMING EVENTS Vendors Preferred LaNette Kincaide will be interviewed on July 6, 2011 by Online Radio host Becky Collier-Hagler take a listen on www.blogtalkradio.com/awordfromgod. We will discuss everything regarding Vendors and Business.
The Devil is a "LYA" Gospel Stage Play WHERE: Garland Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street Garland,Texas 74040 WHEN: July 15, 2011 8pm-11pm
Purchase tickets to the upcoming play The Devil is a "LYA" brought to you by Bee FLY Entertainment/Bee FLY Project. Tickets are currently on sale for $15 and $25 for VIP. Hurry tickets are going fast, so be sure to purchase yours NOW! Be sure to visit Latoya Garrett-Richardson on the web at www.BeFLYproject.com or on FACEBOOK as BeeFLYProject for further details regarding this event. Support BeeFLY Project, the new company that educates, entertains and empowers plus size women and girls to embrace their curves and celebrate their beauty. Vendors Meet Up Monday, July 18th @ 7-9 p.m. Location: Shaneen’s Touch of New York 3939 East Highway 80, Suite 421 Mesquite, TX
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PROS AND CONS OF BEING A VENDOR Pro’s and Con’s of being a Vendor *DO your research when looking for a vendor opportunity.. Ask other vendors about the event you are interested in. Trust me most of them will know the history of most of the event AND vendors don't mind sharing about a good or bad event. *Don't assume that your vendor fee covers the entrance fee. Especially when you are a vendor for events such as concerts, conferences or any event similar. *DO make the best out of an event that has mostly vendors instead of customers. Instead of getting upset, take your business to another level. Pass out business cards, speak to everyone passing not just the ones close to your table. LOL... seriously it’s what I would call a BAD event. What do you have to lose? *Do ask about ticket sales and projected attendance rate! *Do ask if your vendor fee will cover items such as advertising, free meal, table/electricity if necessary or whatever you need to make your time as a vendor productive. *Don't assume that the person coordinating the event cares about you and your business, remember that they are in business too. With that being said, if you sell jewelry don't get upset if it's ten or more jewelry vendors at one event..It's just business.
Image courtesy of Corbis Images.
“TEXTING: GOOD AND B AD”
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nless a business contact or customer has given you permission to text them then you shouldn't. It gives them the impression that you are too busy for them to pick up the telephone to call or to send an email. Although our society is moving towards a huge social technical industry don't assume that your customer or business connects have made it to the texting
stage. From a personal standpoint, I would rather receive text messages from my family members. Not a text that reads, "Girls gone wild and DJ Busy Body on the mic" from someone I hardly know. Receiving texts from a so-called colleague for anything related to business for me is a total turn off. Especially when technology is constantly upgrading to meet the needs of small
business owners. Remember you are a reflection of your business. Are you killing your business?
“Don’t assume that your customer or business connects have made it to the texting stage.”
“HELPFUL HINTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS”
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se any and everything FREE to promote your products and your business services. Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and any other social networks to blast your business. Also if you are looking for a free website you can also use WEBS.com. *If you have a page on any of the social networks like Facebook please do me and your
potential customers a favor and UNBLOCK your page! How will your business contacts and customers know about your business if you don't let it out the bag... LOL.! If you are concerned about security then create two pages: one for business and one personal one. *Stay Positive! No one wants to do business with a person with a STANK attitude. *Diversify your business. If you are marketing to all types of
platforms then make sure your business displays that via pictures on Facebook, website and etc. .
Image courtesy of Corbis images.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT Kathy Rollwage of “Merry Heart Face Painting” “It’s Your Time To Shine”
Face Painting for Your Event by Kath y Rollwage of Merry Heart Face Painting That big event is coming up and you are looking for something fun and different! The nice thing about face painting is that is enjoyable for those, being painted and those simply watching! But, before you just randomly go online to search for your entertainer, here’s a quick checklist: ALLOW PLENTY OF PLANNING – IF POSSIBLE. It is never TOO SOON….and I recommend you allow a couple of months if you have it, so you’ll have more options. I’m as happy about last minute gigs as any others, but you’ll get my best service if I have at least a week. I’m sure that most entertainers feel the same way. HAVE ALL THE INFO THE ENTERTAINER WILL NEED, WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR CALL OR EMAIL * Budget * (I’ve seen anything from 50 -250 an hour in the DFW area; 100-150 is probably the average) Generally speaking, you will get what you pay for! ? * Services Desired * Cheek Art – Full Faces – Glitter Tattoos - etc? * Date * Time * Location/Venue * Number of Possible “ Paintees”/ Attendees. * Keep in mind that it’s not always children that ask to be painted. Many times, I get as many teens and adults as children. So if your budget doesn’t allow for everyone, you will have to mention this to the entertainer. * General Rule of thumb: 1 hour = 12 simple paintings * There are of course issues that arise that can interfere with this math - slow this process down- such as an unattended crowd of children, squirmy folk, etc. STUFF YOU SHOULD ASK ABOUT: * Sample Photos? * Cheat Sheet/Picture Book/Word list of things that can be painted * For larger crowds (20 painting per hour), you may consider a very abbreviated sheet of ideas (4-6 designs) * Years of Experience? * Types of Paints used? Snazaroo, Paradise, Wolfe Face Art, Diamond FX , and Kr yolan are a few of the best face paints. The y are all FDA approved, wash off the skin easily, and wash off clothes and hair as well (although a good face painter would not get it in your child's clothes). Acrylic/Craft paints are NOT recommended for use on skin. * How many painters provided for price quoted? * Table and chairs (table for paints & supplies) plus seating for the painter and paintee OTHER STUFF TO THINK ABOUT: * Best Parking for the Painter to load/unload * Inside or Outside? If your event is an outdoor event please make sure that our entertainers have adequate shade to help minimize the detrimental effects of direct sunlight and heat on them and their balloons or face paint. During Hot Weather months, water and electricity for a fan is pretty important * Is there ample room for the children to watch and wait? * Access to water, electricity, restrooms * Discounts for Charity/Churches? * Tip Jar Allowed? * Assistance Provided * MEETING!!! L AST BUT NOT LEAST? * Gated community or access issues? Be sure to discuss/give phone #’s etc * Contact # of the Entertainer * Discuss AHEAD OF TIME, where you will meet if this is a public place – park, restaurant, church, etc.
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Merry Heart Party Painting Kathy Rollwage MerryHeartPaint@yahoo.com 817-501-5342 817-563-6656 (Ho me) Rates Vary By Location and Event Type
http://local.yahoo.com/info-74217256-merry-heart-face-painting-arlington Free Quote Available at: http://www.gigsalad.com/merry_heart_face_painting_arlington PLEASE email me to be added to my distribution list. I will send out occasional emails of FREE TO THE PUBLIC painting events!
VENDOR DIRECTORY “It’s Your Time To Shine”
2ND CHOICE RESALE Tamara Guy, Owner WEBSITE: www.2ndchoiceresale.com CONTACT: (817) 801-5400 EMAIL: choice2ndresale@yahoo.com
INTIMATE EXPRESSION BY Champagne “Unlock Your Passion! Make Fantasy A Reality!” Champagne Chatman, Owner/Consultant Intimate Expressions by Champagne offers in-home romance parties and romance enhancement products for the grown and sexy! WEBSITE: www.intimate-expressions.com/ChampagneChatman CONTACT: *(817) 913-0485 *call or text EMAIL: fantasiesbychampagne@hotmail.com
COOKIE LEE JEWELRY Mrs. Mila, Consultant WEBSITE: www.cookielee.biz/shehratmuzib CONTACT: (469) 288-2236 EMAIL: bluezebra_mila@hotmail.com
MINISTER R.L. TAYLOR The Preacher, The Singer, and the Songwriter You can find samples of my songs on MYSPACE. GOD BLESS YOU! CONTACT: FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/min.rltaylor EMAIL: rltalorpss@yahoo.com
“Creations For All Occasions!” Porsha Kimble, Owner WEBSITE: www.yourcakediva.com CONTACT: (214) 606-2363 EMAIL: porsha_k@hotmail.com FACEBOOK: Cake Diva
JUST PEARLZ LaNette K, Owner/Consultant Earn money now by hosting an ONLINE Just Pearlz Party!! Visit my website for details. WEBSITE: www.justpearlz.com CONTACT: (214) 471-5605 EMAIL: just.pearlz@yahoo.com FACEBOOK: Just Pearlz TWITTER: justpearlzJP
ANGELA SKIPPER, TRAVEL CONSULTANT WEBSITE: www.angelaskipper.rovia.com CONTACT: (214) 282-9934 Become a Preferred Customer and have access to great “everyday, everywhere” discounts and unlimited Concierge Service. Book Your Dream Trip Now! Travel, Have Fun, Make Money! Stay at 4 & 5 Star resorts at 2 & 3 Star prices. Vacation like a Rockstar but on a budget. Get paid for your travel referrals.
ANN FISHER, AVON REPRESENTATIVE WEBSITE: www.youravon.com/bfisher CONTACT: (214) 677-0922 EMAIL: anncham4801@yahoo.com
LATOYA GARRETT-RICHARDSON WEBSITE: www.BeeFLYproject.com FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/BeeFLYProject CONTACT: (214) 854-9291 Support Bee FLY Project, the new company that educates, entertains and empowers plus size women and girls to embrace their curves and celebrate their beauty.
A Special Thanks to the following Vendor Preferred Members for hosting such lovely Vendor Meet Ups at your place of business. To Alphonso and Pamela Edwards, thank you for everything!
THE SPA BAR
1308 Conant Street Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 716-0529
SECOND CHOICE RESALE 701 E. Pioneer PKWY, Suite #B Arlington, TX 76010 (817) 801-5400
Alphonso Edwards II Pamela D. Edwards P.O. Box 645 Lovejoy, GA 30250 (404) 431-3069
P.O. Box 645 Lovejoy, GA 30250 (404) 394-4312