The Financial Power of Gay Weddings – Q & A

Written by Marianne Puechl


Q. Why should people consider gay unions financially profitable?

A. Gay weddings may not be legal just yet, but commitment ceremonies occur regularly throughoutrepparttar United States. According to statistics from Girlfriends magazine 31% of couples do intend to settle down into a committed relationship. Lesbians and gays who choose to formalize their relationship spend an average of $15,000 on a wedding.

Q. What sorts of goods and services will gay couples purchase for their weddings?

A. Gay and lesbian partners who register with Rainbow Wedding Network,repparttar 104644 first wedding gift registry specifically forrepparttar 104645 gay and lesbian community, purchaserepparttar 104646 same goods and services as heterosexual couples. Overall their commitment ceremonies very closely resemble heterosexual weddings and include, for example: invitations, jewelry (often custom), florists, wedding coordinators and planners, photographers, limousine services, reception halls, and wedding cakes. When it comes to entertainment, couples may opt for musicians, disc jockeys or something a little more unique; yet it is true that gay and lesbian couples want all ofrepparttar 104647 same amenities and services. They spend a comparable amount of money to straight people and, like any proud couple, want their union to be a remembered ‘event.’

Q. What attracts gay couples to a business when they look for goods and services for their weddings?

A. Most gay and lesbian couples want to work with businesses that will truly participate with them inrepparttar 104648 joy ofrepparttar 104649 moment respectfully. This includesrepparttar 104650 process as well asrepparttar 104651 ceremony; for instance assisting with picking out justrepparttar 104652 right engagement ring withrepparttar 104653 professionalism and enthusiasm that such an occasion warrants. Gays and lesbians often look for businesses advertised in gay publications or that openly supportrepparttar 104654 gay community. If a business owner wishes to work in gay weddings, it is important to establish an advertising presence in local gay publications, to participate in gay-oriented events or to provide services at charities affiliated withrepparttar 104655 gay community. Atrepparttar 104656 very least, displaying a rainbow flag on a website, marketing materials, orrepparttar 104657 actual place of business is an easy indication of a gay-friendly attitude and mentality.

Top 10 Lessons for Small Business Success... as learned from my twin 3 year olds

Written by Troy D White


Small business success is very similar to learning to walk, talk and spell. The basics have to be understood before moving on torepparttar next step. I am blessed to have twin 3 year old girls in my life and am amazed constantly how much I learn from them on a daily basis. As I watch them run around and explore, I find myself realizing just how much my observations apply to being successful and happy in life and in business.

So take heart inrepparttar 104643 following tips – they may come from little people but they haverepparttar 104644 power of giants. To your happiness and your success !

1.No matter how small you are you can change lots of lives - your goal for starting your business should be to change lives in one way or another. Remember this in everything you do - how can I change my customers lives ?

2.Climb that wall - no matter how bigrepparttar 104645 wall is - persistence pays off inrepparttar 104646 end. Never give up on your dreams and keep on trying.

3.Times when you appear small and frail are when you can surprise everyone with your hidden strengths. Everyone in business pays attention to whatrepparttar 104647 big boys are doing and how they became successful. What they miss though isrepparttar 104648 small businesses that quietly make substantial profits every year. These companies go about their business quietly and draw attention fromrepparttar 104649 customers - notrepparttar 104650 competition.

4.Act like a silly goof whenever and wherever you want – people will never forget you - and that is what every business owner should dream of - sticking in everyone’s mind.

5.Remember to share – People can get very protective of what they learn and how they achieve success. When you have something of value that would benefit others – share ! IT will come back to you one hundred fold . You do have you rights also - protect what is not to be shared and make sure others know it is yours and yours only.

6.Run naked every once in a while. Well ok, you don’t have to be naked but run – have fun, be free and try to be a kid again. Having kids gives you that chance again and it is incredible to reliverepparttar 104651 fun that you used to have – when you weren’t so serious about life and business.

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