by Shannon Joyce, Account Coordinator 8 Servings The flavor of this salad deepens as it sits, and we’d use the vinaigrette on any bean salad, including green beans. Ingredients 2 cups dried black-eyed peas (about 12 oz.) 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½...
by Ellen Fruchtman, President Everyone wants to win the bridal game. But, like any game, you can’t be considered a contender unless you understand the rules. And, understanding the rules means it starts with understanding the buyer. And, that all leads back to one tactic you simply can’t overlook: research. Research on the Millennial market is plentiful online,...
by Ellen Fruchtman, President Retail Podcasts can motivate and provide some great ideas for your business. Here is a list of some worth listening to…read more. Total Retail Talks. If you’re short on time (and who isn’t?) these podcasts are typically 15 minutes long with tons of tidbits and useful information. Andrew Warner is the host who is...
by Ashley Bowen, Account Coordinator This fruit pizza is the perfect summertime dessert to share at your next BBQ or get together with family and friends. If you’re pressed for time, premade sugar cookie dough can be used as well. Ingredients Sugar Cookie ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Ah, summer. The season of barbecues, lazy weekend days at the pool or beach, vacations and lemonade stands. Depending on your sales history, it can also mean a generally slower time of year for your business. Take advantage of the extra time you may have on your hands to start planning...
by Logan Taylor, Social Media Coordinator Here are 8 things that people don’t tell you about social media marketing, but might be important to know. There are no shortcuts. Growing your social following and engagement on the page requires research, analysis, and consistency. The only way to guarantee success is through the consistent application of a strong strategy. ...
by Charles Pobee-Mensah, Director of Digital Marketing Nothing is better than garden fresh salsa! You can choose your own heat once you have the perfect base. Chop fresh tomatoes - one of the best tricks for cutting tomatoes is to use a bread knife. The serrated edge makes slicing through tomatoes way easier! Once the tomatoes are sliced, put them...
by Charles Pobee-Mensah, Director of Digital Marketing Marketing your jewelry business online may work differently from what you imagine. Here are three important, yet commonly misunderstood facts you need to know: 1. Online Isn’t All That Different from Traditional You may hear a lot about tracking, conversion rates, and “big data” when it comes to online marketing. The impression...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Want to increase your open and click-through rates on the emails you send? Below are a few pointers: Write for ‘scanners’ Most people scan emails rather than reading them word for word. Keeping this in mind, keep your message brief, as in a sentence or two of explanation. Get in and get...
by Ellen Fruchtman, President This summer recipe has been a favorite for years and is from a very old, out of print Cuisinart cookbook! Consider it a classic. Ingredients 2 cups of sugar 1 cup of butter (cut in pieces) 2 cups of flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla ¼ teaspoon salt Topping Fresh fruit (1 pint of blueberries or 4 sliced apples...