Marketing
Idea Shop was formed in Wisconsin in 1990 as a sole proprietorship
under the name Strategic Business Partners to offer strategic planning,
marketing and public relations services to small businesses. In July
1996 founder Lois Carter Fay moved to Virginia, and in 2003, company
founder and managers decided to change the name to Marketing Idea
Shop, create a website and offer informational products for sale.
Then, on June 30, 2004, it was incorporated as a limited liability
company (LLC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over the years, we have served numerous small
businesses, including several woman-owned businesses, the
focus of the current company. "Success Secrets of Women Business Owners," "Success Secrets of Women Entrepreneurs," "Secrets to Woman Business
Owner Success" and "Women Business Success" are brands of
Marketing Idea Shop. It continues to operate today as a marketing
and PR consultancy and small publishing house with an emphasis
on marketing and PR topics.
We have two employees, owners Lois Carter Fay and Don Crawford, and we work collaboratively
with graphic designers, computer programmers, writers, printers,
and other service providers to help our clients grow and
prosper. We also participate in joint venture projects with
other marketers around the world.
If you have a product that you think would be compatible with our offerings, please contact Lois Carter Fay.