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NO MORE FUR! Feature Interview with Jaclyn Sharp of Imposter

Friday, April 16th, 2010 by Ganesha

Jaclyn Sharp, creator of Imposter faux fur, has a mission: to save the lives of animals through the fashion industry with a recognizable symbol that certifies a cruelty-free product. She does this partly by giving back to the animals whose beauty is duplicated. Vegan Mainstream recently chatted with Jaclyn about her business, and her inspiring story.

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Vegan Nutrition for Healthy Schools

Saturday, April 10th, 2010 by Jessi Stafford

Many of our lifestyle habits are a result of the mindsets we develop in childhood. It IS hard to teach an old dog new tricks, and this is why we train puppies. In the same way our eating habits as adults are often a direct result of the way we learned to eat throughout our young years, and what we are taught at school as young members of society.

Consequently, breaking through the status quo tends to be a tough transition, a perfect example being adapting to a vegan diet in a world full of omnivores. So the latest campaigns to bring meatless, or even completely vegan, entrees to the gymnasium cafeteria is certainly cutting edge. (more…)

Now You Can Improve Your Vegan Business with Free Tools!

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 by MarinaHanes

When it comes to managing your vegan business, what are your strategies? Paying someone to create your business forms and templates might not be the best route if you’re in the beginning stages of getting your vegan store off of the ground. Although any business requires some investing on the owner’s part, there are some free business tools out there that you can use to your advantage. According to a New York Times article, “The help is free, and it’s a click away.” (more…)

5 Lessons for the First Time Vegan Business Owner

Monday, December 28th, 2009 by MarinaHanes

Take a moment to feel proud of owning your first vegan business—but only for a moment because you have a lot of lessons to learn. As a first time entrepreneur, it’s a given that you’re going to have some mistakes along the way, but below are five lessons that will make your journey a little less regretful. (more…)

Basics of Vegan Food Marketing

Friday, December 18th, 2009 by Harleena Singh

Vegan food marketing continues to expand from college campuses and restaurants menus to mainstream grocery aisles, with increased visibility and availability attracting more and more vegan and non-vegan customers alike. (more…)

5 Hot Vegan Marketing Tips for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 by MarinaHanes

It’s been a rough year for everyone, businesses and consumers alike. Here are some tips for a strong end to 2009 — and to getting a jump on your 2010 vegan marketing strategy. (more…)

Top 5 Vegan Business Tips for Hassle Free Tax Filing

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 by MarinaHanes

Preparing your vegan business taxes doesn’t have to be a grueling process unless you want it to be that way. By preparing your financial books at least a month before taxes are due, you can make last minute adjustments and determine your marketing return on investment (ROI). Below are tips to ensure that you experience a hassle free tax year. (more…)

7 Tips For Using Public Speaking To Market Your Vegan Services

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 by Harleena Singh

Vegan marketing professionals and business owners realize that public speaking is not only a low cost or a no cost strategy, but also one of the best ways to position and brand yourself as the local expert in the vegan marketing field. You need to build a local vegan client base of people who respect, like and trust you, and by using these seven essential steps, you can make the most of your speaking opportunities. (more…)

5 Ways to Carry Out Strategic Marketing Planning for Your 2010 Budget

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 by MarinaHanes

Your marketing budget for 2010 might be the last thought in your mind, but it should actually be a priority, especially if your budget is tighter in comparison to previous years. So how do you start strategic marketing planning for the new year now? (more…)

Top 5 Vegan Marketing Tips

Monday, November 30th, 2009 by Harleena Singh

Being vegan goes beyond what you eat, it is a philosophy of life, a way of living that seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation and cruelty to animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. Thus, whether you are designing a simple flier or developing a business marketing plan for a strategic vegan partnership, you can increase your chances for success by following these five vegan marketing tips. (more…)