One thing I’ve learned about being in the wedding industry in Trinidad and Tobago, is that in the majority, the industry consists of small to medium-sized operators or vendors; and of the small ones, there are micro-operators.
These “solopreneurs” are the ones who have taken their love of decorating, consulting and creating and made their hobbies into sideline businesses.
When I started TrinidadWeddings.com in mid-2004, one of the visions was to create a “voice” or “platform” for those very solopreneurs – the people who would never be found in their amazing niches if it wasn’t for the internet and the TW Wed-Zine magazine.
Eight years later, we are more than ever committed to finding avenues where buyers can “support local” and where our advertised vendors can get maximum value.
This is why we will be partnering with Eventuality Limited for The Ultimate Epicurean and Boutique Market on October 27 at the Crown Plaza’s Ballroom.
It’s the first installment of markets for the Holiday season and is designed to facilitate independent vendors or independent business owners who need additional opportunities to market their services through in-house promotions and on screen advertising.
Andrea Coutain, Event Developer for Eventuality Lifestyle Events says “This event is different from the other “markets” as a vendor gets more than a table; vendors are given event marketing support leading up to the event and product marketing support at the event.”
There will be fantastic products and sampling from the Sweet and Savory section, make-up demonstrations and products in the Wellness and Beauty section. Customers can try on fashion clothing and accessories in the Jewelry and Apparel section and get home essentials at the Home, Art and Décor section.
TrinidadWeddings.com will be there to offer advice to brides-to-be and to offer a selection of top-quality bridal jewellery, hair ornaments and sashes. TW Wed-Zine magazines and bridal emergency kits will also be on sale.
Entertainment will be provided by Peter Louis of the band Zandolee and Random Rewards to customers throughout the day.
The Ultimate Epicurean and Boutique Market is supported by TrinidadWeddings.com, Heartbeat 103.5FM – Radio for Women, Gourmet Market by XE, AVit Support and First Batch Gourmet Cookies – Homemade from Scratch.
Admission is free of charge to the public, so I hope to see you there!
For more information on this event or future events check:www.facebook.com/theultimateepicureanandboutiquemarket or email at info@eventualityltd.com
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
TrinidadWeddings.com...giving a voice to "solopreneurs"
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Zara Simone
Simone is the Founder and Managing Director of www.trinidadweddings.com, a wedding website which provides resources, advice and inspiration to engaged couples; and marketing support to wedding vendors.
She was the first female internet entrepreneur in Trinidad and Tobago; and the website was the first of its kind in the country.
She is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Trinidad Weddings’ Wed-Zine, an annual wedding magazine, published by her company. Her articles have also been published in national and Caribbean magazines as well as on other websites around the world. She is a regular columnist for the national newspaper, the Trinidad Guardian, where she has been writing her bridal column, “Wedding Tips” since 2006.
Follow her tweets at: www.twitter.com/simone_TW
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