From Innovative Idea to Thriving Business: How One Woman Is Taking Her Industry by Storm (And You Can, Too)

From Innovative Idea to Thriving Business: How One Woman Is Taking Her Industry by Storm (And You Can, Too) http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/tech-services/explore-tips-and-advice/tech-articles/from-innovative-idea-to-thriving-business-how-one-woman-is-taking-her-industry-by-storm-and-you-can-too.html?cid=BNR:CORP:9834106:202918:139430281:310745101:0 From Innovative Idea to Thriving Business: How One Woman Is Taking Her Industry by Storm (And You Can, Too) from Staples: Small Business Network Jen Glantz, a woman with the nickname “the professional bridesmaid,” decided to turn the wedding industry on its head with her business idea — Bridesmaid for Hire. In this SlideShare, Glantz shares her tips on how to take a creative idea (even if it’s at its earliest stages), turn it into a successful small business and keep innovating along the way. BRIDESMAID FOR HIRE™ HANDLES ALL OF THE DIRTY WORK So the bride and wedding party can focus on what’s most important – enjoying every second of the wedding experience. HOW IT WORKS I’m here to help the bride, and her bridesmaids, with any stage of the wedding adventure. chaos_photoTURN CHAOS INTO ORDER. Weddings can be stressful & sometimes it takes an outside perspective to provide decisiveness, problem solving, and support in chaotic situations. I’m not here to replace your BFF’s, I’m here to make your wedding adventure stress free and fun -so you can stop feeling like you want to call the whole thing off & elope. oneonone_photo ALL BEGINS WITH I DO. Let’s get started with a one-on-one conversation. We’ll chat about your current wedding plans & I’ll find out the areas where help is needed the most. Consider me your: personal assistant, on-call therapist, social director and peace keeper. Wondering How I Can Help? Let’s Chat! custom_photo HAVE IT YOUR WAY. I offer both traditional wedding packages, such as day-of coordination and virtual pre-wedding consulting to the unique bridesmaid by your side package, where I step in and zip on a bridesmaid dress to stand by your side. Plus, if you’re a maid-of-honor, I have your back with a MOH undercover package and a speech writing package. HOW IS THIS ANY DIFFERENT FROM A WEDDING PLANNER? Check out our answers to those head-scratching questions. VIEW FAQ Want to Know What It’s Like to Work With Jen? Read stories of Brides, Maid of Honors, and Bridesmaids’ journeys Working With The Professional Bridesmaid READ NOW Ready to Join the Adventure? Check out my new book ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID (FOR HIRE) on sale now! rings_icon2UPCOMING WEDDING? We give brides a boost of confidence and help them stay stress free before and during their wedding day. Want to know more? HIRE US money_iconBECOME A PRO BRIDESMAID. Think you have what it takes to become a professional bridesmaid? You too can soon be on your way to helping brides in need all around the world. BECOME A PRO survivalkit_iconBRIDESMAID SURVIVAL KIT™ Everything a girl could need to survive even the toughest bridesmaid duties. Interested in being one of the first to order? Sign up for updates & exclusive offers . LEARN MORE GLOBAL MEDIA COVERAGE Their lips are moving! See what the press has to say: spacereonline_logoabc_logohuff_logobuzz_logocosmo_logo CONVERSATIONS WITH A PRO BRIDESMAID #99BridesmaidProblems but lack of advice is no longer one. LET’S CHAT INVITE US INTO YOUR INBOX. Register below to receive updates, tips and special promotions. Email Address Subscribe https://www.facebook.com/bridesmaidforhire Jen Glantz @JenGlantz Founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. Author of All My Friends are Engaged & The Things I Learned From & ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID (FOR HIRE) http://amzn.to/29oIfZs New York City thethingsilearnedfrom.com Joined February 2012 https://twitter.com/jenglantz https://www.instagram.com/bridesmaidforhire/