Introduce Yourself to the Community

[Nick_S]

Welcome to the Constant Contact Community! We are thrilled to have you here. Our goal is to provide you with new ideas, valuable marketing insights, and helpful advice to drive results for your business through your Constant Contact account.

Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned member, we want to get to know you better. Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your role and what you hope to gain from being a part of this community.

• What is your name?
• Tell us about your small business or nonprofit and the work you do there.
• What do you enjoy most about running your own business or nonprofit organization?
• Share any fun passions or areas of interest, even if they’re not directly related to your marketing endeavors!

We’re excited to connect with each and every one of you!

After you’ve shared a bit about yourself, you might be thinking… What's next? We’ve got you covered.

[KimberlyB434]

Hi- I am Kim.  My husband and I own Stumpy's Hatchet House in Fall River, MA.  We are part of a franchise and Stumpy's is the original indoor hatchet throwing venue in the U.S. which is pretty AXEciting!  I pretty much wear all the hats for the business and try my best to stay on top of things especially with marketing on social media.  But it is easy to drop the ball.  My hope is to try to work smarter and not harder and am looking for tools to help me in that.  I am also a mom of 2 (one grown the other 16) so have a lot to juggle.  So hello!  And forgive me if I don't get back to this conversation quickly.

[Chris-S]

AXEciting, I see what you did there 😂

Welcome to the community; you should check out our Ready, Set, Send challenge, currently running. It’ll give you great exercises and help improve your marketing strategies.

Best to you and your family!

[RobinS214]

Hello Nick it’s very nice meeting you and looking forward to this opportunity..I appreciate the kind welcome..Thank you 

[ACTIVATE]

@RobinS214 We are so glad you are here! Feel free to share more about your business and your marketing goals if you haven't already!

[GuyS5]

Hi Nick nice to meet you, My name is Guy Spinelli and I have 2 business . Tjhe first one is Guy's E Paper that company is a Paper Distributer for all 50 States. Web site www.guysepaper.com The secound company is A manufacturing company calld Boss Straw. Web Site www.bosstraw.com We make paper straws that last 2 weeks in any drink Hot or Cold and you never taste paper. I am 74 years old and I was a paper maker in 1979 so I made the paper that makes the best paper straw in the world. I have 2 grand kids one is 20 the other is 15 they are the love of our life. We also have a son my only child  he is our COO and very special to us. My wife and I are Married for 54 years. I live and work in Woodstock Illinois. I love golf and Bowling

[Nick_S]

Hi Guy! Thank you for sharing about your business and personal life. I think this is great! I am very intrigued by the idea of a paper straw that can last 2 weeks in any hot or cold drink.

Especially, it sounds like you've been in business for quite awhile and it's also a family operation, which is very cool to see. I think you'll offer a great perspective to other users on the Community. Welcome!

[FeliciaS4]

Hello, I'm Felicia Shanken, founder of the Philadelphia Women's Network Connection, LLC and PWNC Foundation our nonprofit.

Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection, LLC is a certified economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) and minority business enterprise (MBE) organization. For over 5 years, we have been dedicated to empowering women small business owners and solo entrepreneurs. We offer a range of services that focus on leadership and business development training, equity and inclusion training, and more. By providing valuable training and support, we assist our clients in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the business world.

PWNC Foundation, Inc. was created in October 2019. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. PWNC Foundation, Inc., empowers women in underserved communities to become successful entrepreneurs.  Our goal is to help these women start their own businesses and revitalize their communities by offering services and employment.

What I love best about running my own business is the freedom to work when I want to but also the opportunity to meet and connect with some fascinating people in the business spectrum. I also love the opportunity of working with women in their business, we are stronger together. I truly love what I do especially when it comes to leadership. 

When I'm not running my business, I love traveling with my husband, spending time with the fur baby and just enjoying life and wht it has to offer. I am excited to be a part of the CC family and can't wait to get started!

[Abigail_S]

Welcome @FeliciaS4! Great to have you! Feel free to explore the community and let us know if you ever have any questions. A great place to join would be our Nonprofit group. We are always looking for more people to jump into conversations over there.  Also, if you haven't seen it already, we are in the middle of a marketing challenge! Check out all the deets here. Can't wait to see you around! 

[NormaR82]

Good morning!  I am brand spanking new to Constant Contact - and I am also a senior citizen.  I am on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization (501c(7), head of their Program/Activities Committee, and handle all advertising and social media activity.  I suggested that we join Constant Contact as a means of reaching more of our members with info about upcoming events, announcements and enlisting volunteers.  I signed up for a Trial Membership and sent out a Welcome message to other members of our Board this morning so they can see how CC works.  Prior to the end of this trial membership our Board will vote on whether or not to sign up for a 6-month or 12-month subscription.  I have signed up using my personal e-mail address and will need guidance on how to transition to a new email for our organization....I'm sure I will need guidance on many other aspects of how CC works and how to use it to the best advantage of our organization.  If our Board decides on a subscription I will have a sign-up page on our website and direct our members there to opt-in for messages or perhaps an e-newsletter.  Is there an additional charge to have members sign up for SMS text messages?

[William_A]

Hello @NormaR82 , welcome to Constant Contact and our Community!

Regarding your inquiry about SMS messaging, this is an addon package for subscriptions that starts at $10 USD / month for the 0-500 messages tier. If you're on the Premium subscription plan, this first tier is included in the monthly subscription.

For more info and quick references to relevant Help articles, I'd recommend checking out this thread in our Community's Questions & Discussions board. 

[GingerG667]

Hi Nick,

I'm Ginger and starting up a small business as an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, teaching others how to craft handmade, stamped cards and scrapbook pages, and selling the stamps, inks, papers and other products.  (I have been a Registered Nurse for many years and just retired a few months ago, so being an entrepreneur is completely new to me!) I have used Stampin' Up products for YEARS and was even a Demonstrator several years ago, before all of this technology!  I now live in another state and I am meeting new crafting friends, but I need to build a new customer base. 

My twin grandsons were born almost 5 months ago and so, being my own boss will allow me to find time to help with childcare and being a new "gigi!"  I also have another hobby of machine embroidery and quilting, so I am really torn.  Some friends tell me I should sell some of my sewing/embroidery projects!

I have been retired now for 6 months and I struggle to find a routine schedule like when I was working for someone else.  It will help me to set goals and write out a calendar of tasks that must be done to reach my goals.  

[Chris-S]

Hi @GingerG667,

Thanks a ton for getting in touch, and congrats on becoming an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! It's awesome to see how you're jumping into this new adventure with so much enthusiasm. Going from nursing to running your own business is a big move, but it seems like your passion for crafting and teaching is a great match!

Building a new customer base in a new area can be both exciting and challenging. I’d suggest creating a simple marketing plan to gradually introduce yourself to your community. Social media, local crafting events, or even joining crafting groups can be great ways to meet people who share your interests.

And it’s wonderful that your new business allows you the flexibility to spend more time with your grandsons!

[MelicaG]

Hello, my name is Melica, and Im the founder and CEO for two LLCs. Ohmi Art Gallery and Say Yes Network. These businesses are particularly designed for individuals with disabilities. I have more than 30 years of experience working in healthcare and education. I have an extensive background in visual and craft arts. Since I am about to retire, I want to continue working with my students as adults. Once many of them leave school, many are not prepared to live on their own and still require additional assistance with employment, life skills, and mental health. Say-Yes Network is being developed as a trusting place to turn to when help is needed.  In my spare time, I read, work on my art, take multiple online classes, and collect vintage glass beads, which are then made into necklaces that will be sold in the Ohmi Art Gallery.

[ACTIVATE]

@MelicaG That is so impressive! Not only what you are doing for them in the two LLCs you are CEO for, but your vision for retirement and how you can keep doing what you love. It's extra cool that you spend your spare time reading and working on art and taking classes and doing things you love, which then further support and help those with these needs. Really awesome, glad you are here! Feel free to reach out with any marketing questions!