Looking Forward to 2008

Four hours more to go before 2008 sets in...time went by so fast this 2007 that a lot had happened to me, especially to my budding enterprise, HeartSpeak.

This year is special because HeartSpeak Fashion Accessories was born (March 2007). Although I have been designing and making fashion accessories since my childhood days and selling them to friends, relatives and resellers, 2007 made my business official. I opened my online store in Multiply and gained new clients and friends. This year also gave me opportunities to join bazaars and get publicized on TV. I also met wonderful people who offered their help to me to grow my business for 2008. See, I have so much to thank for.

And I plan to give back the blessings to my clients by providing them unique and quality products that they can treasure and share with their loved ones. I wish that 2008 will be better and brighter for HeartSpeak and for all of us. :)

HeartSpeak featured on TV :)

Yes! My first public appearance on cam was realized via the GMA-7 program "Kay Susan Tayo" which was aired this morning, Dec. 2 at 10 am. They featured the Cubao Holiday Bazaar Expo and my booth had the longest exposure, next to Ms. Sandy's The Reading Room. So happy! Thanks again, Sandy. :)

It was weird and exciting to see myself and my mom on TV. The interview portion was edited really short but the booth and product shots were long and gave my accessories biz quite a good exposure. The shoot took place last November 17 and we've been anticipating the feature since last week.

Thanks to the production staff of the show and to Ms. Tuesday Vargas for the interview.

Click here to view:

http://heartspeak.multiply.com/video/item/1/Cubao_Expo_Bazaar_Kay_Susan_Tayo_Video_Clip

Towards A Dream

No new blogs from me the past months...not because I have nothing to share but because I've been busy with my fashion accessories business which I do after my day job. Finally, I was able to gather my courage to be an entrepreneur.

I've always wanted to have a business of my own. A restaurant perhaps coz I love to cook (and eat!) or a fashion accessories store. Of the two, the fashion accessories bit seems easier to start. I now have a store...a virtual store over another free website (http://heartspeak.multiply.com) for starters. I do my shopping for raw materials on weekends through my suppliers here and abroad (via internet) and execute my designs on weekday nights. Tiring, yes, until my hands hurt but the task is equally rewarding as I am able to sell my wares and make other people happy.

I also began to join bazaars to widen my reach, my network. My first try was this summer at the Rockwell Urban Bazaar, a joint venture with a friend. I am usually shy about approaching and selling to people face to face but I found myself enjoying every minute of the stint. Maybe because I was confident in what I was selling and I was able to help the clients choose which accessories fit them well. My second bazaar was at Candy Fair of Summit Media's Candy Magazine at NBC Tent last September. It was also a blast as the sales were great but I saw the need to be more vigilant of my wares because I lost 2 necklaces to some kleptos.

This holiday season, am joining the Cubao Expo Weekend Night Bazaar at the Marikina Shoe Expo. So I hope to see you, my friends, on November 17 and December 1, 4 pm to 12 midnight. Also have a stint at the World Bazaar from December 1-16 at the World Trade Center. I still have 2 more bazaars under negotiation this December and I will update you.

In the meantime, I have to get back to work to rush my budget report for November 12 as I leave for Davao for our SME forum from November 13 to 15 and be back on the 16th in time for the budget hearing. Wish me luck! :)

Cubao Expo Bazaar

I invite everyone to visit and shop at the upcoming Cubao Expo Weekend Bazaar every Saturday, 4 pm to 12 midnight, on November 17 and 24; December 1, 8, 15 and 22. Located at the Marikina Shoe Expo in Cubao.

HeartSpeak will have a booth on November 17, December 1 & 22. Print out the coupon on the attached photo and present it at the booth to avail of 10% discount for purchases P250 and above. See you all there.

CANDY FAIR 2007

Every year, Candy Magazine stages the Candy Fair for its loyal readers.

This year's Candy Fair is happening on September 22, Saturday, from 1pm to 9pm at the NBC Tent. HEARTSPEAKwill have a booth there so please drop by and see my creations. My Multiply contacts can avail of 10% discount upon purchase. Just print the coupon found in this blog and present it upon purchase at my booth. Strictly no coupon, no discount policy.

Candy Cuties will be manning fun and exciting fair booths, so get ready to be jailed, handcuffed, or even married to your favorite Candy Cutie! Plus, enjoy live performances by Silent Sanctuary, Chicosci, Callalily, Spongecola, and many more!

Make sure to grab your copy of the September issue of Candy Magazine (P85 per copy) as it counts as your ticket to the Candy Fair. Boys can also come to the Fair for only P100, or by buying a copy of Candy Magazine at the Fair grounds.

Hello, World!

Welcome to the happy realm of a simple girl who believes she lives a charmed life.

This blog was created to share the places and events that I go to and dishes or things that I get to try, be it in the line of work or on personal time. I do not blog to earn or receive special favors. May you learn something new, even from something old, and may you be inspired to take up what you haven't tried so far.

Just enjoy the ride. Be happy. Stay happy. :)