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Check out OFD Consulting and Meghan Ely in the press, as a guest blogger, and in her monthly column for the Richmond Times Dispatch, Wedology 101: The Reality of Being a Bride.
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When you work for yourself, can you take time off?
CNN Money | December 16, 2011
"Prior to leaving, I trained one of my staff members essentially how to 'be me,'" -
Royal Wedding: U.S. Cheers from Across the Pond
Good Morning America | April 29, 2011
In Richmond, Virginia, Meghan Ely had no trouble drawing a sentimental crowd. -
Royal Wedding Viewing Parties Taken To New Heights
The Huffington Post | April 19, 2011
Following the engagement announcement, she recalled thinking, "I'm going to throw the gauntlet down and go nutso on this stuff." -
Style Weekly | October 12, 2010
They say that children and animals are hard acts to follow. Throw in a few bridezillas and it would seem that Meghan Ely could get lost in the shuffle. Not so. The public relations consultant is one of only 20 people in the country serving her niche market of advising small businesses in the wedding industry, and is on the fast track to prominence with upcoming speaking gigs in Ireland and Arizona. -
Review: The Business of Weddings Ireland Conference, November 2010
Keith Malone's Wedding Marketing Blog | November 10, 2010
Having attended the conference, I don't think any attendee would dispute the wise words spoken by Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting throughout her various presentations. If you're not already, you should follow her on Twitter right now. -
MSN: Business on Main | December 20, 2010
"The most important lesson I learned this year is that the next step in growth for a small business is not to go from one full-time person to hiring another full-time person. It's not realistic to double in size like that. Instead, the next step is to delegate work and tasks, whether through part-time help, interns or experts such as accountants."
Press
The Lovely Find | December 21, 2012
http://www.thelovelyfind.com/parties/black-gold-holiday-party-inspiration#
Introducing Education Expert Meghan Ely
WeddingWire | December 13, 2012
http://problog.weddingwire.com/index.php/business-ideas/introducing-education-expert-meghan-ely/
How to escape an awkward networking conversation
MSN Careers | October 26, 2012
35 Delicious Pieces of PR Advice for You to Eat Up. Yummm.
Mynt Public Relations Blog | August 27, 2012
Summer Party Must Haves (p. 24)
Belle Magazine | June, 2012
A Sweet and Southern Welcome Party
Pretty Tasty Things | May 22, 2012
http://prettytastythings.com/2012/05/a-sweet-and-southern-welcome-party/
Pets at work with Bella & Tigh the Chief Sleeping Officers
The Office Stylist | 2012
http://theofficestylist.com/pets-at-work-with-bella-tigh-the-chief-sleeping-officers/
How 3 Small Businesses Use Instagram for Marketing
NFIB: The Voice of Small Business | May, 2012
http://www.nfib.com/business-resources/business-resources-item?cmsid=60237
14 Career Myths You Should Disregard
Ragan's PR Daily | April 27, 2012
http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/14_career_myths_you_should_disregard_11491.aspx
Reader Submission Recipe: Spicy Pepper Cookies
Pretty Tasty Things | December 30, 2011
http://prettytastythings.com/2011/12/reader-submission-recipe-spicy-pepper-cookies
Party Inspiration: A Winter Wonderland Holiday Cookie Box Social
Pretty Tasty Things | December 28, 2011
http://prettytastythings.com/2011/12/party-inspiration-a-winter-wonderland-holiday-cookie-box-social
3 Key Strategies for Building Client Relationships
CNN Money | December 13, 2011
http://blog.intuit.com/marketing/3-key-strategies-for-building-client-relationships
Wedding Pros: A Hurricane of Heroes?
WedLock | November 12, 2011
http://www.wedlockmag.com/blog/wedding-pros-hurricane-heroes/
Wedding Planner Magazine | November 8, 2011
http://www.ofdconsulting.com/pdf/wedding_planner_magazine_11122011.pdf
What Can Nice Do For Your Wedding Business?
Book More Brides
http://www.bookmorebrides.com/what-can-nice-do-for-your-wedding-business
Wedding PR Tid-Bit - Easy Living Magazine
OFD Consulting Blog | August 1, 2011
http://ofdconsulting.com/blog/2011/08/wedding-pr-tid-bit-easy-living-magazine
9 Lessons From 9 Innovative Marketers
Right Mix Marketing | November 21, 2011
http://www.rightmixmarketing.com/right-mix-blog/9-lessons-from-9-innovative-marketers
Royal Wedding Watchers Are Throwing Parties From the U.S. to the U.K.
My Daily | Apr 29th 2011
Royal Wedding: U.S. Cheers from Across the Pond
Good Morning America | April 29, 2011
http://ofdconsulting.com/blog/2011/04/our-royal-wedding-viewing-party-good-morning-america-style/
In Richmond, Virginia, Meghan Ely had no trouble drawing a sentimental crowd.How are you celebrating the royal wedding?
Richmond Times Dispatch | April 24, 2011
Royal Wedding Viewing Parties Taken To New Heights
The Huffington Post | April 19, 2011
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/19/royal-wedding-viewing-parties_n_851273.html
If Rose were a wedding professional, she could submit her party for review by Meghan Ely, 30, of Richmond, Va., who works as a wedding marketing expert and runs a royal wedding party contest on her blog.Style Weekly | October 12, 2010
http://www.styleweekly.com/styleweekly/meghan-ely-29/Content?oid=1371567
They say that children and animals are hard acts to follow. Throw in a few bridezillas and it would seem that Meghan Ely could get lost in the shuffle. Not so. The public relations consultant is one of only 20 people in the country serving her niche market of advising small businesses in the wedding industry, and is on the fast track to prominence with upcoming speaking gigs in Ireland and Arizona.Review: The Business of Weddings Ireland Conference, November 2010
Keith Malone's Wedding Marketing Blog | November 10, 2010
http://keithmalone.com/2010/11/review-business-of-the-weddings-ireland-conference-november-2010
Having attended the conference, I don't think any attendee would dispute the wise words spoken by Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting throughout her various presentations. If you're not already, you should follow her on Twitter right now.MSN: Business on Main | December 20, 2010
Girlfriend Stories Contest Winner
Girlfriend We Gotta Talk | June 27, 2010
46 Insights on Partnering And Collaborating In Business
Carol Roth
http://www.carolroth.com/unsolicited-business-advice/?p=1272
The Business of Weddings Ireland
Kerry Small Business | June 2, 2010
Top 5 Reasons to Pass on a New Business Opportunity
NFIB: The Voice of Small Business | December 29, 2010
http://www.nfib.com/nfib-on-the-move/nfib-on-the-move-item?cmsid=55503
46 Insights on Partnering and Collaborating in Business
The Balancing Act | January 21, 2011
How to handle things in your business that you dislike doing
The Enreprenette Gazette | January 26, 2011
PR & The Wedding Professional Twitter Chat with Meghan Ely and Julie Albaugh
Wedding Market | February 4, 2011
http://weddingmarketnews.com/events/pr-the-wedding-professional
Lessons from the Wedding Industry that we can all Learn from
Small Business Naked | February 17, 2011
Above the Crowd: Meet Emmett Richardson
Richmond Times Dispatch | November 21, 2010
Wedding Industry Expert Brings Business Savvy Abroad
PR Web | September 27, 2010
10 Tricks to Cut Wedding Food Costs
Money Watch | June 15, 2010
http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/article/wedding-ideas-10-ways-to-save-money-on-food/433959
37 Tips to Make a Great First Impression in Business
Carol Roth | February 22, 2011
http://www.carolroth.com/unsolicited-business-advice/?p=4429
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Guest Blogs
The Top Three "Can't Miss" Components of a Real Wedding Submission
Wedding Wire | January 3, 2013
How to Set PR Goals for your Business
The Knot | December 31, 2012
http://b2b.xogroupinc.com/2012/12/31/how-to-set-pr-goals-for-your-business
Top Four PR Tools for your Business
The Knot | December 31, 2012
http://b2b.xogroupinc.com/2012/12/31/top-four-pr-tools-for-your-business
Five Ways to Create Buzz about your Business
The Knot | December 31, 2012
http://b2b.xogroupinc.com/2012/12/31/five-ways-to-create-buzz-about-your-business
Essentials to an Effective PR Strategy
The Knot | December 31, 2012
http://b2b.xogroupinc.com/2012/12/31/essentials-to-an-effective-pr-strategy
Shhh.. The Secret to Real Wedding Submissions
Wedding Planner Magazine | November 16, 2012
http://weddingplannermag.com/2012/11/the-secret-to-real-wedding-submissions
The Not So Secret Habits of Wedding PR Savvy Pros
Book More Brides | October 30, 2012
http://www.bookmorebrides.com/the-not-so-secret-habits-of-wedding-pr-savvy-pros
Using Social Media to Amplify Your Business: Getting Personal
Voices of TSE | October 8, 2012
Wedding Professionals Conference | September 15, 2012
http://weddingconf.ca/for-the-wedding-professional/think-like-the-media
Anatomy of a Real Wedding Submission
Wedding Professionals Conference | September 1, 2012
http://weddingconf.ca/for-the-wedding-professional/real-wedding-submission
Add a Little Drama to your Life with Event Lighting
Wedding Planner Magazine | March 1, 2012
http://weddingplannermag.com/2012/03/add-a-little-drama-to-your-life-with-event-lighting
Book More Brides | November 22, 2011
The Wedding Boat | November 15, 2011
http://weddingconf.com/Wedding_Conference/Blog/Entries/2011/9/23_Think_Like_the_Media.html
Book More Brides | November 22, 2010
Wedding Professionals International Conference | December, 2010
http://weddingconf.com/Wedding_Conference/Blog/Entries/2011/9/23_Think_Like_the_Media.html
Wedding PR: Anatomy of a Real Wedding Submission
Wedding Professionals International Conference | December, 2010
It's not you, it's me: What to do when a Bridal Show flops
Life in Weddings | February 17, 2010
http://www.lifeinweddings.com/2010/02/its-not-you-its-me-what-to-do-when-a-bridal-show-flops.html
A Journey of a Thousand Tweets Begins with One Step: Social Media and the Wedding Professional
Keith Malone's Wedding Marketing Blog | November 30, 2010
Selling the Staircase: Value and Your Wedding Business
Top Wedding Sites- Wedding Marketing Blog | December 15, 2010
5 Tips for Maximizing your Wedding PR Online
Book More Brides | February 17, 2011
http://www.bookmorebrides.com/5-tips-for-maximizing-your-wedding-pr-online
Style Me Pretty Backstage | November 30, 2009
Your Day, Your Way: Hiring Wedding Professionals
Hampton Roads Bride Blog | October 12, 2010
Wedding Planning & Pleasing Your Family: The Great Balance
Charlottesville Wedding Blog | July 23, 2010
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Wedology 101 Columns
Giving Thanks, Wedology 101 Style
Richmond Times Dispatch | November 27, 2011
Bloggin' Love: These are a few of our favorite bloggity things
Richmond Times Dispatch | October 30, 2011
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/celebrations/2011/oct/30/bloggin-love-ar-1409282/
Let's Get Physical: Kicking some bridal butt
Richmond Times Dispatch | October 02, 2011
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/celebrations/2011/oct/02/lets-get-physical-ar-1343343/
Eat It All! Have Your Cake, Cupcake or Cake Pop and Eat it Too!
Richmond Times Dispatch | July 31, 2011
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/2011/jul/31/eat-it-all-ar-1200246
Richmond Times Dispatch | July 10, 2011
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/2011/jul/10/plan-your-perfect-wedding-ar-1155840
Richmond Times Dispatch | December 18, 2010
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/celebrations/2011/dec/18/ballroom-blitz-ar-1541175
Giving Thanks, Wedology 101 Style
Richmond Times Dispatch | November 27, 2010
Etiquette: a Wedding's Natural Wingman
Richmond Times Dispatch | October 24, 2010
Richmond Times Dispatch | September 12, 2010
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/celebrations/2010/sep/12/raising-bar-ar-496839
Wedding Planning: as Easy as C, B, A
Richmond Times Dispatch | August 22, 2010
Wedding Style, Sanity and Swag Comes to Richmond
Richmond Times Dispatch | August 8, 2010
Why Can't Everybody Love Everybody?
Richmond Times Dispatch | July 28, 2010
Timing is Everything...or is it?
Richmond Times Dispatch | April 25, 2010
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/2010/apr/25/timing_is_everythingor_is_it-ar-157784
I Do, I Do,: Kayleigh Wince and Brian Nabili
Richmond Times Dispatch | February 28, 2010
Richmond Times Dispatch | November 14, 2010
Richmond's Own Wedding Industry Expert Brings Her Business Savvy Abroad
Wedding Business Today | September, 2010
The Richmond Times Dispatch - Celebrations Section | January 30, 2011
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