Business Tips: 7 Tips for Branding & Marketing Your Small Business While on a Budget

Hey Entrepreneurial Butterflies! Since it’s the beginning of a new year and I’m in the process of refreshing a lot of my marketing related stuff for the new year, I thought I’d share with my fellow go-getters a few simple, low-cost but effective ways to market your brand. It’s extremely vital to your brand that you stay up to date and continue to evolve your marketing techniques. Branding yourself and or your company is necessary if you want to get to your next level of success.

Small Business Tips: What is Small Business Saturday?

For the past three years American Express has helped celebrate the powerful impact local small businesses have on communities and on our nation as a whole by hosting Small Business Saturday, a day reserved for consumers to #SHOPSMALL by go out and supporting local small businesses. As an entrepreneur and as a consumer I think this movement is wonderful thing to take part in. It's amazing to see the interest in mom and pop shops grow and grow over the years and that's why I am encouraging all of my readers to get involved. On Saturday, November 30th, 2013 please be sure to stop by a few of your favorite local gems and show your support. To learn more about Small Business Saturday and how to join in on the movement visit www.smallbusinesssaturday.com.

Also, check out some of my favorite small business in Texas.

Happy Shopping!

Butterfly LifeStyle | HAEVP

Small Business Saturday @ Selective Taste Boutique

 It's that time of year again, November 30th, 2013 is National Small Business Day and I encourage all of my followers and or readers to #SHOPSMALL by go out and supporting one, two or ten of your favorite small business(s) this Saturday! 

Psss...if your in the Houston area check out the small business event below hosted by Selective Taste Boutique.

Event Trends: START Houston Open-House | November 13th

START Houston Open-House

Wednesday, November 13th at 7:00 PM
START Houston

1121 Delano St, Houston, TX 77003

Join the Houston Area Event Vendors & Professionals for an open house to introduce Houston's newest event venue, START Houston! Come tour the space, meet the venue coordinator, and learn why having your client's next event at this warehouse-turned-office is a must. Events by Momo will provide light bites in their signature creative blend of subcontinental flavors. They will also be offering exclusive venue rental deals to those who attend. Hope to see you there!

P.S. Don't forget to RSVP HERE!

Small Business Spotlight: Got Nails? Houston Based Nailtique

 Hey Butterflies! I normally don't get nail overlays/nail extensions because I use my hands a lot through out the day (typing, cooking, cleaning, working out etc.) and my natural nails grow too quickly but this time I decided to try something different. (yay me! lol) I recently had the pleasure of visiting Houston based nailtique, GOT NAILS and I had a really amazing experience. Coco the owner of this unique establishment was so very professional and down to earth as well as Angel (the technician that designed my nails). As you can see I went with the pointy nail trend and I must say it turned out pretty awesome! I left them on for about a month before I removed them and didn't have any issues with chipping or breaking prior to taking them off. The top right photo is of my natural nails before and the bottom right is a photo of the nail overlays after about a month. If you’re looking for a new nail shop in Houston, make an appointment and try them out for yourself, the shop is located at 2715 Bissonnet St #410, Houston, TX 77005.

Small Business Spotlight: A. S. Physiques Massage & Spa Therapy in Houston

Butterflies, this beautiful treat to the mind, body and soul is located on the third floor of the Mesa Building, in the Houston’s Galleria area. As soon as you arrive you will begin to feel the stress leave your body as the elaborate décor helps your mind and body transcend into a more relaxed state. A. S. Physiquesis best known for its therapeutic and convenient mobile massage services but also offers skincare, spa, and alternative therapies. A.S. Physiques offers hot stone, deep tissue, swedish, and aromatherapy massages as well as microdermabrasion, seaweed body mask, scrubs, body wraps and synergie cellulite reduction. Your body and mind are in for a treat! A. S. Physiques Massage & Spa Therapy is located at 5959 Richmond Avenue Suite 340 Houston, Texas 77057

Small Business Tips: Promoting Your Up Coming Event Online

Have an upcoming event and not sure where to post it? Other than the obvious social media sites, here are just a few sites that I know of where you can post your upcoming event for free. Most of these sites are design for specific events, before you post your event(s) to any site please research the site just a little to ensure that your event is appropriate for the focus of the site. Know of a site where you can post events that's not listed here? Please share them in the comments below and we'll add it to the list!

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Small Business Spotlight: Sugar Rush - Foaming Sugar Scrub from La Bella Dolce

Hey my Beautiful Butterflies! I was given this product by the own/creator to try out and I liked it so much I decided to share it with you guys. The Sugar Rush - Foaming Sugar Scrub from Houston, Texas based La Bella Dolce is an overall great product. I recommend using this all-over body scrub in the shower because this unique blend of organic cane sugar, Bora Bora white sand, and chamomile flower exfoliates and moisturizes the skin leaving your skin feeling smooth and refreshed. The product's aroma is soft & sweat. The cost for this product is a little above the average price for an exfoliating body scrub but it’s definitely worth it.

Small Business Spotlight: Jacquelyn Perry of Exquisite Designs & Events

This month we’re showcasing Houston Event Vendors & Professionals member Jacquelyn Perry of Exquisite Designs & Events. Exquisite Design & Events is a wedding and event planning service created by Designer Jackie Perry. 

Small Business Spotlight: Cavan Crocker of Cav Karaoke and DJ

This month we’re showcasing Houston Event Vendors & Professionals member Cavan Crocker of Cav Karaoke and DJ. Cav Karaoke and DJ provides outstanding DJ and Karaoke entertainment for Weddings, Receptions, Business Events and other Special Occasions. Cav Karaoke and DJ is located in Alvin Texas but covers the Houston Metropolitan Area. Visit Cav Karaoke and DJ online at www.cavkaraokeanddj.com.

Eventfully Yours,

Butterfly LifeStyle | HAEVP Team

Small Business Spotlight: Catherine Brown of Cee Artistry

This month we’re showcasing Houston Event Vendors & Professionals member Catherine Brown of Cee Artistry. “Cee Artistry is formed by the artistic vision and skill of freelance makeup artist, Catherine. She has 10 years of studying and working with makeup that has created her own unique style of application. She has done a variety of events and jobs including weddings, proms, musicals/performances, photo shoots, video shoots, fashion shows, cosmetic promotions, etc.”!- Cee Artistry 

Visit Cee Artistry online at facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Cee-Artistry

Eventfully Yours,
Butterfly LifeStyle | HAEVP

Small Business Spotlight: ChariT’s Inspirational Creations

Butterflies, we’re showcasing Houston Event Vendors & Professionals member Chari Twitty of ChariT’s Inspirational Creations! Featured is the ”Sunfire Love Earring & Necklace Set” from her amazing collection…etsy.com/shop/CICinspireme

Small Business Spotlight: Addina Danielle Design

 

This month we’re showcasing Houston Event Vendors & Professionals member Addina Bodie of Addina Danielle Design. Addina Danielle Design is a freelance logo and web design company that seeks to make the design process easier for everyone. “I hate technical talk, and do my best to describe design to my clients in a way that is easy to understand.

HAEVP: Fourth Quarter Newsletter

 

  Fourth Quarter Newsletter: News & Updates

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Small Business Spotlight: Frosted Love Celebration Cakes

Greetings Butterflies and HAEVP. This month’s “Featured Member” is Shelley Plunkett of Frosted Love Celebration Cakes, if you haven’t already please take a moment to support this small business. If you’ve had the pleasure of a Frosted Love customer and had a great experience please leave a review and share your pictures.

  

“ We design bridal cakes, groom’s cakes, and all other celebration cakes. We work in all cake mediums including fondant, gum-paste, pastillage, and modeling chocolate. We serve the Golden Triangle area but we also service the greater Houston and Galveston areas. We love color and we design everything from the traditional to the avant guard. The owner of Frosted Love, Shelley O’Hara-Plunkett is an award winning artist from California-turned cake designer who has resided in Texas for the last 8 years.” – Frosted Love Celebration Cakes

For more information about this amazing business, visit www.frostedlove.com


Eventfully Yours,

Butterfly LifeStyle | HAEVP