Show Notes
We literally and figuratively have a treat for you in this episode as we learn about “Tarts & Tails”, a boutique pet bakery. Rayna, the founder, is originally from Baton Rouge, LA but currently resides in the Dallas metro area. Rayna takes us on the journey of how she established Tarts & Tails and some of the things that were barriers to beginning her journey and how she’s navigated them. Rayna lives by the daily mantra, “It is personal AND it is business.” Rayna pivots between her HR 9-to-5 and Tarts & Tails seamlessly and will share some of that in this episode as well.
Rayna along with the entire Tarts & Tails family believes that giving back to the community is imperative. For every purchase made, Tarts & Tails will donate 1 bag of biscuits to a local non-profit animal shelter or program. We hope that you take away some great advice you can apply to your own entrepreneurial walk and find some time to support Rayna’s as well!
Find Tarts & Tails Online:
- Tarts and Tails' Website
- Tarts and Tails' Facebook
- Tarts and Tails' Twitter
- Tarts and Tails' Instagram
Cool stuff discussed during the episode that you should further explore:
- Business Plans – Rayna touched on the importance of creating a business plan so that you could ensure that you are clear on where you are trying to go
- Optimus Business Plans – Rayna connected with a local full-service business plan development and consulting company to help her pen her business plan
- Business Templates – I’ve shared the US Small Business Administration’s “Business Plan” website as there are some great templates here if you don’t want to go down the path of hiring a consultant
- World Wide Deb – Rayna transitioned from one website designer to another and found an absolute gem in Deb Waters
- Chamber of Commerce – Rayna recommended reaching out to your local chamber of commerce in your local community, as they are a good resource
- Women of Color and Capital – Rayna has used them as a resource by attending a variety of seminars and encourages all to check them out as well
- Tool: fiverr. – Rayna leveraged this to identify freelancers to help with her marketing
