Local NEPA Small Business Promotion | Scranton Wilkes Barre PA

One of the hurdles small business owners face is getting their name out there.  Marketing is expensive and we try to keep our costs down as much as possible to not have to pass that on to our clients.  I think it's important to help each other out.  So I'm going to try to do my part.

When I am ready to do some shopping, I find it hard to find all the area vendors.  Yes, I like pages on Facebook but with the changes to facebook I seem to miss posts.  I like lots of vendors even outside NEPA.  So that also makes it challenging.

I will be creating a page on my blog that will list all the local vendors (who want to be listed).  There will be links to your website, a little info about your business and even a picture/ad (with size restrictions).  This way when I or my fans are looking for a local vendor, they will have a place to go and look at a bunch and choose from there.  This will stay up as long as I see it being a benefit to my vendors and fans.

I will also do a Thursday Shout out on Facebook from now until Christmas.  It is a great opportunity to be introduced to my fans.  To help spread your name around a bit.

What type of businesses?  Boutiques, Handmade Goods, Bakers, Party Planners, Gift Shops, etc.  As long as it is a product or service that I think my clients would be interested in.  Maybe you are a mom who has a part time business (only legal businesses please).  I would really like to keep the focus on Small Businesses, so if you employ more than 10 people, you would not be the business for this particular arrangement.

I ask for no compensation or anything in return.  Honestly, you do not even have to promote me in return.  This is just something I'd like to have available for my clients (haha and ME).  But I also don't want to promote businesses who aren't interested or don't think my client base is theirs.

As a BONUS:  All businesses who participate will be entered in a drawing on Christmas Eve to win a $100.00 Gift Certificate from me.  You can either use this yourself or give it away.  Maybe use it for a promotion or contest for your business.  It's completely up to you.  As a small business owner, I know how hard you work and how much you give.  It's time you receive a little ;)

So if you are interested in being part of this great opportunity, please email me (crystal@crystalsatrianophotography.com).  Make sure you include contact information and your website or facebook fanpage link.  If you know someone who may be interested, please send them this information.

{K} Family | Hawley Scranton Wilkes Barre Photographer | NEPA

I would like for you to meet the {K} family! I was so happy to finally meet them since our original session was rained out. Ok the threat was there, but it never came. Driving to their session, I was nervous. It looked like it was about to rain. But it ended up ok :)

Now, you may notice someone is missing. Dad. He is off fighting for our country, as we speak. Military families hold a special place in my heart. I know first hand how hard it is to take care of your family while your husband is away. Although, my 6 months wasn't nearly as long as these families go through.

Don't let these kids fool you.  I think they look older than they are.  Maybe it's the hair?? lol  They are 4 and 21 months!!!  Yup, practically the same age as my Layla and Evan.  LOL Blonde versions.  SO adorable and super sweet too, just like their mom!

All families with deployed spouses receive a free 5x5 spiral bound proofbook to send to their loved ones!

Check out this beautiful family! And thank you to them for their sacrifices!