“I TRIED
LIFE!”
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Businesses &
Resources To TRY!
In an effort to
support other small businesses during National Small Business Week I thought I
would provide information about businesses and resources of friends! I also wanted to share a little bit
about how I know the successful entrepreneurs and partners listed here. Please check out their websites, like
their pages and support small businesses in your community!
According to Merriam-Webster
An Entrepreneur is "one who organizes, manages,
and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise". To be a SUCCESSFUL Entrepreneur it takes, Integrity, Time, Focus,
Commitment, Dedication, Resources and Passion! Some great magazines on-line I love to read about
Entrepreneurs include;
Entrepreneur.com and YFSEntrepreneur.com. One day we just might see some of the
Entrepreneurs below in these magazines!
TRY Volunteering With Action
Sparks Events!
Through the
On-line Networking site, LinkedIn, I became connected to a wonderful Non-Profit
Entrepreneur, Chanda Copelin. She
created the organization Action Sparks Events.
Action Sparks
Events is a small non-profit dedicated to empower youth to reach their goals through mentoring with
professional athletes, promoting positive self-esteem. The 2nd
Annual Celebrity NFL Football Players Bowling Tournament and Football Camp for
kids and teens are coming up next weekend. Contact Chanda to volunteer your time, participate in the
bowling tournament or sign your kids up for the Day Long Football Camp!
Friendships can last a Lifetime! One of my longest running high school
friendships is with Tanja Grande-Williams, she is married to Dusty Williams,
owner of Smoke Detector Man! Dusty
is an Entrepreneur who started Smoke Detector Man several years ago to ensure
that tenants in Hampton Roads were protected from fire and smoke related
incidents and injuries.
Safety First, Did you know that Virginia requires all landlords to present a
written certificate to tenants at tenancy and annually thereafter that “all
required smoke detectors are present, have been inspected, and are in good
working order”? Protect your
tenants and minimize your liability. The Smoke Detector Man
inspects and certifies properties for landlords and homeowners so call today to
ensure you are covered.
TRY a Yummy New Dessert With
Dessert First
Wouldn’t you
just love to have your Dessert First? An amazing woman, mom, wife, friend and
creative baker, Corrinna Sammons Cruz used her creativity and cooking talent to
make some amazing desserts. Just
check out her page to see how creative Corrinna can make any dessert! Corrinna and I went to High School
together and had the great chance to reconnect several years ago as leaders on
our Tabb High School reunion planning team! Not only is she an absolutely organized businesswoman and
wonderful friend, but she is an amazing baker! Who says you can’t have your dessert first?
TRY Tanza Consulting-Providing
You Business Management & Marketing Services
Another amazing
friend and entrepreneur is Heather Tanza.
Heather and I met through the Raleigh Jacycees, in NC. Heather has been a friend for 11 years and
we have spent countless hours talking about life and all that we can take from
it and all that we can give to others and the business world! I am so excited to support Heather and
her ventures.
Tanza Consulting offers
business management and business marketing services. Tanza Consulting helps
business owners create a strategic plan for their marketing efforts, allowing
them to maximize their time as well as their profits. The company transforms overwhelming technology into
manageable pieces with group classes, private coaching sessions, and other
programs so her clients move from not knowing where to start to feeling like an
expert. Heather helps you navigate the path ahead.
Business Marketing Services Include; Social Media management, PPC ad campaign
set up and management, Email Marketing campaigns, Sales strategy sessions,
Performance of sales calls, Website evaluation, Website development, SEO,
Keyword Research. Additional
options exist and are priced on either per project or per hour basis.
TRY Make-Up With Kristine Marie
Make Up Artistry
Have you ever
met someone who is so giving to others that you believe their success is due in
part to their unselfish ability and desire to give to others? Kris is one of those individuals. Her business involves the artistry of make
up application for photo shoots, weddings, celebrities and more, but she also
has a background in marketing. She
will give you 5 ideas on how to be a successful businessperson/entrepreneur
just because she wants to see you succeed or try something new to grow your
business. I was one of those lucky
people to meet Kris just 1.5 years ago, but it seems like we’ve known each
other for a lifetime! PS-My favorite Facebook profile picture I love to use
(the one @ It Tried Life) , Kris stepped in did a last minute touch up for me
to help me look good for the photo taken by Will King Photography!
Why Makeup?
Kris does Make Up Artistry
work for Proms, Parties, Weddings, Girls Night In, Sweet Sixteen,
Anniversaries, Special Events, Business Events, Personal/Family Photo Sessions,
Model Portfolio Updates, Business Photos, Family photos, Boudoir Photos,
Pageants, Fitness Competitions, Performances (Dance, Music etc..) and anytime
you want to LOOK and FEEL beautiful!
Mobile Service are available to your location for convenience. She also offers Personal Makeup
Shopping Assistance, Makeup Application Lessons and more.
TRY Learning a New Instrument or Hiring Your Next
Musical Performer
Another
talented friend from Tabb High School has the gift of teaching music. Chris Pickett has a degree in Music
Theology and loves to teach music lessons and play music. He offers private and group music
lessons. Chris also teaches guitar, bass, voice, conducting, theory,
composition, arranging. Additional
areas where he can provide services include; Church leadership and
worship/music transitions, interim church music, music for weddings and
funerals.
TRY KC Consulting Services
Have
you ever met someone who is so positive and optimistic about life and every
story they tell or words that come out of their mouths you are hanging on the
edge of your seat to hear what they have to say? Kathy Crowley is one of those people I love to hear speak
and tell stories. We also met 11
years ago though the Raleigh Jaycees and have stayed connected as friends ever
since.
Kathy
spent 12 years as a first and second line manager running sales and management
teams before becoming the business owner of KC Consulting Services. Working at both Fortune 500 companies,
mid sized and small start-ups has given her many opportunities to learn what it
takes to sell and work within each of these enterprises. Having carried a quota as big as 60
million, Kathy is a sales and management expert specializing in communication
and has recently completed criteria for her coaching certification. Kathy offers customized
training sessions for entire organizations, employees only, executives only, or
individual departments. Training topics include: communication skills,
stress management, team building, interpersonal skills, how to have difficult
discussions (with employees, coworkers &/or clients), sales and sales
strategy, and other topics as needed. Kathy has also won several awards for
sales, leadership, and public speaking.
TRY Living a Full Life by Enjoying Hampton Roads
Through Bonfire Magazine!
Ben Doyle is another amazing person and
friend who I met through mutual friends (Tanja & Dusty Williams). Although I have only known Ben for a
year and half, he is another person that it seems like we’ve been friends for a
lifetime. Ben is one of those
individuals who always has a big smile and an enthusiastic hello to EVERYONE he
meets! Not only does Ben Live a
very active life getting out and about in the area, working full-time and
raising two amazing kids, but he is also the Editor of the New On-line Magazine
Bonfire!
Read info from the press release about
Ben’s role as Editor with Bonfire Magazine! “A self-proclaimed Life
Enthusiast, Doyle is ideally qualified for the role. He talks the talk and
walks the walk. Ben Doyle stays in touch with what’s happening and what to do
by having a never-ending curiosity and veracious appetite for enjoying life to
the fullest. Always upbeat and positive, Doyle is a popular fixture out and
about town. He loves to explore and enjoys all that Hampton Roads has to offer-
including charity events, festivals, restaurants, nightlife, and other
activities that give the area such a unique and wide cultural experience. Dedicated
to all local life enthusiasts! Bonfire Magazine celebrates living a full and
rich life in Hampton Roads. The
new publication will launch mid-2013 and is anticipated for quarterly
distribution. Circulation will be available free throughout Hampton Roads”.
According to Ben, “...There’s so much to do and enjoy. You don’t have to be
rich to have a rich life. You just need to have a positive outlook and a great
community to explore.”
I want this
blog to serve as a place to be a resource, recognize friends & businesses,
share ideas, photos and stories of my journey in life as well as sharing the
inspiring photos, fun and journeys of others! I hope these will
inspire EVERYONE to be able to say at the end of the day and
at the end of life...
“I TRIED
LIFE!”
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