Small Business Spotlight Giveaway (closed)

Hey Kinks & Curlies!!! It’s time for Im Just Jackie April Giveaway!!!

This month’s giveaway is about you my fans.  You will have input on choosing your prize by selecting your favorite Small Business Spotlight Feature.  Follow the rules and enter using the rafflecopter at the bottom of the page.

Giveaway Rules:

  1. Like Im Just Jackie Facebook Page
  2. Select your Favorite Small Business Feature ( B. Natural Apparel, Dope Crochet, A Curl’s Fantasy, “my black skin is…”, Flowers From Fatima & byTAlyse
  3. Post a comment on Im Just Jackie Facebook page sharing your favorite spotlight feature

It’s that simple…Good Luck!!!

SwapSack Review

I know a lot of you subscribe to several monthly box subscriptions.  Then again some of you have subscribed to none.  If you are new to this subscription game, I’m sure you are kind of on the fence on what to try first. Well, Im Just Jackie received a March SwapSack and did a review.
SwapSack is a great starter subscription for anyone who has no subscriptions.  I feel it’s one of the best boxes out there because of cost ($14.50) and the fact that you can swap a product you didn’t like or already have.  Basically, there are two steps when there is ordinarily one.  Which is receiving your subscription every month.  But now there is part two….swapping of unwanted product. I love the concept of SwapSack and the direction it is heading. To see the entire review click on the video clips below.

 

March SwapSack Part 1 of 2
March SwapSack Part 2 of 2

Small Business Spotlight Feature: Dope Crochet

This week Small Business Spotlight Feature: Dope Crochet @DopeCrochet is a Fav of mine!!! Thank you Ericka for taking time out of your busy schedule ❤ Please take a few moments to get to know Ericka & Dope Crochet!!!

Q. What is your name and where are you from?
Ericka Barnes and I am from Austin, Texas

Q. Can you tell us a little about your company (name, what you offer, when established, etc)?
Dope Crochet, crocheted earrings and other accessories for women, and recently some mens items have been added to the collection. Established in 2011

Q.What was your inspiration behind starting the brand and for each design?
When I decided to go natural, I ended up with an afro that left it hard for me to find accessories that I liked to complement my new hair style so I just made my own. That was pretty much where it grew from.

Q. What distinguishes Dope Crochet from other brands?
The emphasis on the details flow through everything about the brand, from the styles of accessories and their crochet patterns, down to the packaging. No one does it this way.

Q. What challenges have you faced with starting the line?
Balancing graduate school, maintaining the relevancy of the brand, filling big orders all while being pregnant…life has been interesting to say the least but the challenges all have made me stronger.

Q. What personal goals would you like to accomplish with your business?
I think right now to see the brand being welcomed and appreciated by the people who these products are made for stand as a big accomplishment to me. I really like that Dope Crochet has become a lifestyle brand.

Q. Do you have any advice that you would offer to an aspiring entrepreneur?
Keep your brand healthy by always looking for ways to keep it new and improved. Always show your believers, customers/clients, that you appreciate and love them!

Q. And finally, how do we get our hands on Dope Crochet Jewelry?
DopeCrochet.com (and on Etsy), Facebook.com/DopeCrochet (Like US!), @DopeCrochet on twitter, Tumblr as well

Also check out this video:
  

@DopeCrochet: @im_just_jackie you are too cute!!! This video had me cracking up, LOL!