Spring Is the Season......

The flowers are starting to bloom, the buds on the trees are growing, the snow has officially gone away in South Carolina and now we are waiting on the sun to rise and bring temperatures brings us a good dose of happiness and cheer.

Other than flowers and trees blooming, spring is also the season for celebration parties. Spring is one of the most popular seasons for wedding, next to fall, and while you are planning all of those last details for your wedding you cannot forget your bachelorette party

Pantone’s Spring 2014 Palette

I just love these colors!

Spring Time Candy Buffet

Wow!!!!!!!!!! The first day of Spring is March 20th. I'll always remember that date because it's also my wedding anniversary. So, tomorrow will make 10 years of being married to a God given man that I love so much and thank God for bringing him into my life.

Now, let's move into the Spring moment. Are you getting married this spring or summer? Or are you throwing an elaborate party in the next couple of months? We would like to suggest using one of our fun, creative additions to your big event: CANDY BUFFETS!!!!! Not only is it becoming a big thing for brides, but guests have been raving about them as well! The added element will impress, delight, and blow you and your guests away.

Meet Janine Shackelford

Janine Shackelford is an entrepreneur on the rise. Don't under estimate her and the talent she posses. Janine is a Mary Kay consultant and has been in the business for 3 years. She just completed and qualified her first month for earnings of her very first of many FREE Mary Kay cars. Janine is definitely an entrepreneur to watch out for. She has the faith, drive and determination to make in this lucrative business.

She is continuing to build a team of women who want more out of life and who live by the company's philosophy of God First, Family Second and Career Third. Don't get me wrong, Janine she is DEFINITELY making a big impact on women's lives. 

To learn more about Janine Shackelford and her business, visit and like her facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Janine-Shackelford-Mary-Kay-Beauty-Consultant/106899292760570

Keep Up the Great Work Janine!!!

Worst Pieces of Advice for Small Business Owners

1. I've had countless people tell me that it's always better to assemble a team of "people you know such as family, friends, associates, etc. But I've discovered that for me, the best hiring decisions are based on the specific positions I need to fill at that moment in time. In other words, I need to focus on the specific expertise and skill sets the company needs, rather than trying to piece together how Jack and Jill will fit into the new business.
2. The key to business success doesn't always hinge on finding a completely empty field; rather, it’s how you define your company and its place in the market. Starbucks wasn't the first company to sell coffee, but they did revolutionize the coffee shop by selling an experience along with a caffeine fix. Still, numerous boutique coffee shops are able to open and thrive today, even though there's a Starbucks around the corner. Rather than struggling to come up with a brand new idea, take a look at your target industry and see where there's a void to be filled.
3. Many young companies feel the pressure to discount their prices heavily in order to win business. While customer acquisition is important, attracting customers at unsustainable price levels will just result in a race to the bottom. I’ve learned that you’re better off in the long run to focus on how to bring more value to customers, rather than simply slashing your prices. After all, someone will always be able (or willing) to absorb a lower cost than you. You'll need to find a new way to stand out, and then work as hard as you can to be exceptional in those differentiating areas.
4. Likewise, social media is far from free once you factor in the blood, sweat and tears it demands. From developing fresh content to keeping up conversations, social media requires nonstop commitment once you start. Unless you consider your time (or the time of your employees) worthless, then there’s a significant cost involved with social media.

Radiant Orchid Color Inspiration

Hey There Fellows!!!!!!!!!!

Hey there fellows.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!for your beautiful girlfriends that are looking to get engaged, here's a tip that you can use:

Since Valentine's Day is the 14th, fill 14 fortune cookies with love notes and after she has opened them all present the last one -- with the ring inside. You can also use this idea with other containers.