Sunday, November 29, 2009
JUST 4U!!
Get your Holiday shopping done NOW! Tonight and tomorrow ONLY! 40% off at K And K Designs! Go to www.kandkdesigns.net and use promo code KPM091122193806 at checkout!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Great NEW Designs are Posted to The Website!
WHEW! I didn't think I'd get through them all! I finally was able to post my new designs and creations to my website tonight. I spent the week (last week) "creating" and forgot about the business part. To celebrate, I am offering a 40% discount on your order now through the end of the month! (use coupon code KPM091122193806 at checkout)
Stock up on your holiday shopping with unique gifts, custom one of a kind-ers, and FANTASTIC deals!!!
Stock up on your holiday shopping with unique gifts, custom one of a kind-ers, and FANTASTIC deals!!!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
What a Creative Day
The weather in Wisconsin this time of year is either cold and snowy or windy and rainy. Today, it was windy and rainy. Those are the WORST! All I want to do is curl up in my bed with the remote and watch Lifetime all day long. But...
For some reason, today, I pushed myself to explore. Explore great new ideas of art and try new mediums I have been dying to try for the past 6 months! I had a BLAST! I came up with some incredible "edgy" designs and funky wacked out art. I can't wait to share.... They are well worth the wait!
My Lesson?...
Dare to explore and DO what you want to do, you may just find a new passion on an old day gone by!
For some reason, today, I pushed myself to explore. Explore great new ideas of art and try new mediums I have been dying to try for the past 6 months! I had a BLAST! I came up with some incredible "edgy" designs and funky wacked out art. I can't wait to share.... They are well worth the wait!
My Lesson?...
Dare to explore and DO what you want to do, you may just find a new passion on an old day gone by!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
No Pain No Gain!
The old cliche right? But it is SO true! I started a new Network EXACTLY 1 week ago today and all the hard work I have done getting our name out there has paid off! I am happy to report an astonishing 177 members in just one week! WOW...impressive!
So, what did I do to celebrate? I got my nose pierced! I finally did it :) And yes, "no pain no gain" can be said here too! It hurt but only for a moment. If you are considering doing it, I say "YES". Just do it!! And while you're doing it, remember me and join my network: http://wahming.ning.com hehehe See you there!
So, what did I do to celebrate? I got my nose pierced! I finally did it :) And yes, "no pain no gain" can be said here too! It hurt but only for a moment. If you are considering doing it, I say "YES". Just do it!! And while you're doing it, remember me and join my network: http://wahming.ning.com hehehe See you there!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Random Thought By Brooke Stockton
So, as I am typing this, I realize that this may or may not interest you but for the sake of my sanity, I need to randomly process a thought.... :)
I had my usual 5 minutes for lunch today (in my slippers still) and I decided to put on a pizza. I love supreme pizzas but I HATE peppers. Red peppers, green peppers, yellow peppers, polka dot peppers, I don't care, I absolutely hate the taste! And there I was, sitting in my kitchen trying to pick off these itty bitty pieces of peppers off my frozen pizza. Do you know how long that takes? LONGER THAN 5 MINUTES! Uggghhh.
Here's my solution. Make the veggies (regardless of what type) BIGGER! That way when people don't like one, they can easily take them off without using a magnifying glass! Does anyone know of such a pizza? I would actually like to enjoy eating pizza longer than it takes for me to pick the darn peppers off!
and that is my random thought for the day...
I had my usual 5 minutes for lunch today (in my slippers still) and I decided to put on a pizza. I love supreme pizzas but I HATE peppers. Red peppers, green peppers, yellow peppers, polka dot peppers, I don't care, I absolutely hate the taste! And there I was, sitting in my kitchen trying to pick off these itty bitty pieces of peppers off my frozen pizza. Do you know how long that takes? LONGER THAN 5 MINUTES! Uggghhh.
Here's my solution. Make the veggies (regardless of what type) BIGGER! That way when people don't like one, they can easily take them off without using a magnifying glass! Does anyone know of such a pizza? I would actually like to enjoy eating pizza longer than it takes for me to pick the darn peppers off!
and that is my random thought for the day...
Monday, November 9, 2009
Social Media MUSTS
As many of you already know, I am known as somewhat of a Social Media buff. In fact, I recently started a Social Media Network called WAHM to WAHM, www.wahming.ning.com, (little shameless plug!) and if you’re an entrepreneur who has been seduced by social media tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook, you may realize the benefits of using these basic tools to finding and staying in touch with business partners, employers and customers, along with learning new information.
If you’re late to the party, though, I've listed a variety of basic social media tools for networking – as well as a number of social media sites designed just for entrepreneurs. Some may be familiar, but some could be new finds. Through these sites, you can network, build a Web presence, place ads, find funding and more.
The Basic Social Networking Tools
Digg: Create a news niche by uploading information that’s useful to you and to others who want your information. This is a great place to find like-minded individuals who are interested in your information.
Facebook: Not just for kids, this tool can help you create ‘Pages’ that relate to your business where you gather ‘fans’ like ‘followers’ on Twitter.
Flickr: Share photos of your products or services, staff, convention photos and get-togethers to show that you’re a pro and that you like to have fun as well.
Friendfeed: Create a private group for your company or colleagues to collaborate on a research paper, coordinate an upcoming event, or give status updates on the TPS reports. Or, use Friendfeed as an aggregate to feed from your other social networking tools.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is the business social networking leader of the pack. While you may be tempted to use your business as the ‘name’ for your LinkedIn account, you might think about a down-the-road situation where you sell that entrepreneurial business. Be yourself at LinkedIn, state what you do, and put enough information in your profile to show that you own a business and that you’re a human being, too.
Twitter: Use Twitter to show that a real human lies behind your brand. Some social media pros suggest you use a photo rather than your logo for an avatar, but use what feels ‘right’ to you.
YouTube: This tool is a no-brainer for film companies, entertainers and politicians. But, you can use videos as how-to guides, information hubs and more to promote your business.
Enterpreneur-Specific Social Platforms
BizFriendz: Increase your online presence and your sales as well as develop new business contacts and partnerships through this social media platform. Earn money while you build your network through ticket sales for events you create and through first- and second-tier referral fees from others who join your network and use BizFriendz’ enhanced site features.
Biznik: If you hate isolation, need more clients and customers, want to raise your visibility and need help with certain parts of your business, then Biznik might be right for you. While LinkedIn provides a great venue to seek new work, Biznik is for sharing ideas online and face-to-face.
Cofoundr: This community for entrepreneurs offers a global environment for entrepreneurs to find co-founders, to build teams and to get advice. This is a public beta offering, so getting in on the ground floor might appeal to your entrepreneurial spirit.
DreamStake: This is a collaborative platform for “creative entrepreneurs” who want to meet up with other talented individuals with experience across a wide range of disciplines. Find funding, legal and marketing expertise and software and design development skills at this site.
Ecademy: Create new contacts and friends, market your business for Google visibility, share your knowledge for opportunities to meet others and build your business with unlimited advertisements in the Marketplace.
Entrepreneur Connect: Create a profile, share ideas and make connections without feeling pressured to self-promote (which is discouraged at any rate). You also can create or join groups to network, create dynamic business-to-business relationships and get your creative juices flowing.
Fast Pitch: Fast Pitch provides a “one-stop shop” for networking and marketing. Increase your online presence with a 60+ page manual that shows you how to use Fast Pitch to its fullest potential.
Go BIG Network: Billed as the “Biggest Community of Startup Companies,” this social networking site offers ways to build a business plan, find funding, services and mentors. Think of this site as a Grand Central Station for entrepreneurs.
PartnerUp: This is another networking site for small business owners that offers material on how to build your business, learn more about being in business and opportunities to find a new business and even properties for sale or lease.
Perfect Business: Get the education and resources you need to succeed in business along with a venue that promotes meeting thousands of entrepreneurs, both novice and expert. Use this site to find potential business partners, clients and mentors.
Ryze: This social media platform provides a free networking-oriented homepage for you to use to make quality business contacts, deals and connections with clients, peers and friends.
StartupNation: This is an entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur site that helps self-starters get off the ground, market and build a business. This site also welcomes franchise owners.
StartupSpace: Develop a profile page for your business and invite friends to network. You can develop a blog, a group and/or a discussion and upload and share videos about your business and interests at this social network platform.
The Funded: This is an online community filled with entrepreneurs who research, rate and review worldwide funding sources. Share terms of service sheets, assist others with finding start-up funds and ask for help for your venture.
Upspring: Use this social media platform to promote your company and to increase offline sales, to develop new B2B contacts and to profile your business for online visibility.
Vator.tv: If you want to expand your video exposure beyond YouTube, try this social platform on for size. This is a place for emerging companies to showcase and market their goods and/or services. Get feedback; join the community and share news while meeting new entrepreneurs and customers.
Young Entrepreneur: If you’re a young entrepreneur, join over 50,000 other members to discuss start-up issues and more in forums, through blogs and by private messages.
Xing: Manage your business contacts along with seven million other members to this site. You receive a profile, a personal home page and messages as well as special limited offers on travel, electronics and more.
If you’re late to the party, though, I've listed a variety of basic social media tools for networking – as well as a number of social media sites designed just for entrepreneurs. Some may be familiar, but some could be new finds. Through these sites, you can network, build a Web presence, place ads, find funding and more.
The Basic Social Networking Tools
Digg: Create a news niche by uploading information that’s useful to you and to others who want your information. This is a great place to find like-minded individuals who are interested in your information.
Facebook: Not just for kids, this tool can help you create ‘Pages’ that relate to your business where you gather ‘fans’ like ‘followers’ on Twitter.
Flickr: Share photos of your products or services, staff, convention photos and get-togethers to show that you’re a pro and that you like to have fun as well.
Friendfeed: Create a private group for your company or colleagues to collaborate on a research paper, coordinate an upcoming event, or give status updates on the TPS reports. Or, use Friendfeed as an aggregate to feed from your other social networking tools.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is the business social networking leader of the pack. While you may be tempted to use your business as the ‘name’ for your LinkedIn account, you might think about a down-the-road situation where you sell that entrepreneurial business. Be yourself at LinkedIn, state what you do, and put enough information in your profile to show that you own a business and that you’re a human being, too.
Twitter: Use Twitter to show that a real human lies behind your brand. Some social media pros suggest you use a photo rather than your logo for an avatar, but use what feels ‘right’ to you.
YouTube: This tool is a no-brainer for film companies, entertainers and politicians. But, you can use videos as how-to guides, information hubs and more to promote your business.
Enterpreneur-Specific Social Platforms
BizFriendz: Increase your online presence and your sales as well as develop new business contacts and partnerships through this social media platform. Earn money while you build your network through ticket sales for events you create and through first- and second-tier referral fees from others who join your network and use BizFriendz’ enhanced site features.
Biznik: If you hate isolation, need more clients and customers, want to raise your visibility and need help with certain parts of your business, then Biznik might be right for you. While LinkedIn provides a great venue to seek new work, Biznik is for sharing ideas online and face-to-face.
Cofoundr: This community for entrepreneurs offers a global environment for entrepreneurs to find co-founders, to build teams and to get advice. This is a public beta offering, so getting in on the ground floor might appeal to your entrepreneurial spirit.
DreamStake: This is a collaborative platform for “creative entrepreneurs” who want to meet up with other talented individuals with experience across a wide range of disciplines. Find funding, legal and marketing expertise and software and design development skills at this site.
Ecademy: Create new contacts and friends, market your business for Google visibility, share your knowledge for opportunities to meet others and build your business with unlimited advertisements in the Marketplace.
Entrepreneur Connect: Create a profile, share ideas and make connections without feeling pressured to self-promote (which is discouraged at any rate). You also can create or join groups to network, create dynamic business-to-business relationships and get your creative juices flowing.
Fast Pitch: Fast Pitch provides a “one-stop shop” for networking and marketing. Increase your online presence with a 60+ page manual that shows you how to use Fast Pitch to its fullest potential.
Go BIG Network: Billed as the “Biggest Community of Startup Companies,” this social networking site offers ways to build a business plan, find funding, services and mentors. Think of this site as a Grand Central Station for entrepreneurs.
PartnerUp: This is another networking site for small business owners that offers material on how to build your business, learn more about being in business and opportunities to find a new business and even properties for sale or lease.
Perfect Business: Get the education and resources you need to succeed in business along with a venue that promotes meeting thousands of entrepreneurs, both novice and expert. Use this site to find potential business partners, clients and mentors.
Ryze: This social media platform provides a free networking-oriented homepage for you to use to make quality business contacts, deals and connections with clients, peers and friends.
StartupNation: This is an entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur site that helps self-starters get off the ground, market and build a business. This site also welcomes franchise owners.
StartupSpace: Develop a profile page for your business and invite friends to network. You can develop a blog, a group and/or a discussion and upload and share videos about your business and interests at this social network platform.
The Funded: This is an online community filled with entrepreneurs who research, rate and review worldwide funding sources. Share terms of service sheets, assist others with finding start-up funds and ask for help for your venture.
Upspring: Use this social media platform to promote your company and to increase offline sales, to develop new B2B contacts and to profile your business for online visibility.
Vator.tv: If you want to expand your video exposure beyond YouTube, try this social platform on for size. This is a place for emerging companies to showcase and market their goods and/or services. Get feedback; join the community and share news while meeting new entrepreneurs and customers.
Young Entrepreneur: If you’re a young entrepreneur, join over 50,000 other members to discuss start-up issues and more in forums, through blogs and by private messages.
Xing: Manage your business contacts along with seven million other members to this site. You receive a profile, a personal home page and messages as well as special limited offers on travel, electronics and more.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Sticking Together and Making Money!
I have had a lot of people ask me to help them find their "success nitche". And my response is always do what you love and the rest will follow. Now, with that said, there is a LOT of hard work that has to go into actually making money, a lot of money, through the passions of your life... you just need to know how.
As an Artist, Buisness Owner, Public Speaker, and Network Guru, I will be offering my online downloadable book on Marketing Strategies and Networking Techniques to assist you and help you on your way to making up to $20,000+/mo. and beyond. (this is a REALISTIC goal too!)
I will also start offering what I refer to as Kick Off Kits that get you going on your feet FAST with my help. If you are interested in participating, please email me at bstockton@kandkdesigns.net with your name and contact information so we can get you going and on your way!
As an Artist, Buisness Owner, Public Speaker, and Network Guru, I will be offering my online downloadable book on Marketing Strategies and Networking Techniques to assist you and help you on your way to making up to $20,000+/mo. and beyond. (this is a REALISTIC goal too!)
I will also start offering what I refer to as Kick Off Kits that get you going on your feet FAST with my help. If you are interested in participating, please email me at bstockton@kandkdesigns.net with your name and contact information so we can get you going and on your way!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Ready for the holidays? They're just around the corner...
We have some great options for the creative shopper in you! Here are some just to name a few:
CuStOm OrDeR: When we say customize it, we mean customize it! Your options are endless with the various styles of clothes to pick from. Add color, a design, and rhinestone option and you have a one of a kind kids dream outfit! Signed by the artist for authenticity. Get yours today!
ReAdY MaDeS: These are all ready and set to go! What you see in the style, size, color and design is yours simply by clicking on the Add to Cart button! Search the navigation to the left to get started.
GiFt CeRtIfiCaTeS: Still don't know exactly what you want? Go the safe route with a gift certificate. Unlike other stores, our gift certificates never expire! Gift a gift certificate as a baby shower gift, kid's party favor or for your own child.
We have some great options for the creative shopper in you! Here are some just to name a few:
CuStOm OrDeR: When we say customize it, we mean customize it! Your options are endless with the various styles of clothes to pick from. Add color, a design, and rhinestone option and you have a one of a kind kids dream outfit! Signed by the artist for authenticity. Get yours today!
ReAdY MaDeS: These are all ready and set to go! What you see in the style, size, color and design is yours simply by clicking on the Add to Cart button! Search the navigation to the left to get started.
GiFt CeRtIfiCaTeS: Still don't know exactly what you want? Go the safe route with a gift certificate. Unlike other stores, our gift certificates never expire! Gift a gift certificate as a baby shower gift, kid's party favor or for your own child.
Oh, did we tell you? We LoVe CoLoR!!!!
www.kandkdesigns.net
Sunday, November 1, 2009
10 FREE Outfits!
K And K Designs is looking for your Cutie Patootie"! Going through some of the images on FB has really been fun over the past few days with looking at kids costumes and Halloween pictures!
We are looking to feature 10 (that's right) finalists and award them with a free outfit from K And K Designs.!!! Simply send in your pictures and our panel will choose 10 cutie patooties for our front page of our website for the month of January! Get your pics in to us by 11.15.09 and the winners will be announced 11.16.09. Images can be sent to bstockton@kandkdesigns.net Please put "Cutie" in the subject line. Thanks!
Can't wait! This will be fun!!!
*images must be from legal guardian and are subject to approval. By submitting your image, you give K And K Designs full consent to use the picture for purposes of marketing.
We are looking to feature 10 (that's right) finalists and award them with a free outfit from K And K Designs.!!! Simply send in your pictures and our panel will choose 10 cutie patooties for our front page of our website for the month of January! Get your pics in to us by 11.15.09 and the winners will be announced 11.16.09. Images can be sent to bstockton@kandkdesigns.net Please put "Cutie" in the subject line. Thanks!
Can't wait! This will be fun!!!
*images must be from legal guardian and are subject to approval. By submitting your image, you give K And K Designs full consent to use the picture for purposes of marketing.
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