Five years is an exciting milestone for all small business owners. When you have started a business that revolves entirely around one basic service, working exclusively with churches and non-profit organizations, it is an exceptionally exciting milestone. I am Brenda French and when I look back at how Spread the Word, Public Relations for Non-Profit Organizations began, I will always have a sense of awe.

Long story short...if I wrote the entire story too many people would roll their eyes and stop reading; I know this because it is exactly what I would have done 10, 15, or 20 years ago. Back in 2002, I began feeling that I wasn't doing what I was supposed to be doing. Strange feeling as I had been selling advertising for almost 25 years; I enjoyed it, earned excellent pay and had terrific benefits. I was overcome by this feeling, simply could not continue and in February 2003, I gave notice...in my early 50's, a very conservative woman, for the first time in my life I left employment with no idea where I was going to work or what I was going to do. A series of events began that afternoon which led me to start this business. Or maybe, I finally started paying attention to what the Lord was telling me...I thank Him for giving me the courage and the knowledge to begin this business and being with me as it grows.

Because, I love what I do! Local church and non-profit organizations do such wonderful things for the community; they offer youth programs and senior activities; they feed the hungry and bring national & international speakers and entertainment to the area; they assist those in need and do so much more. And, through Spread the Word, I am able to sit down with the people that make these things happen and forward the details to the local media. While the media may have a steady stream of bad news bombarding them, they are wonderful about including these events & special services in their community calendars and often expanding the coverage with interviews, articles, and photos.

As Spread the Word, Public Relations for Non-Profit Organizations begins its sixth year, I thank the churches & organizations that have trusted me to assist them publicizing their information; I thank the people in the media for passing this information on to the community, and I look forward to assisting even more churches & non-profits in the years to come!

For additional information about Spread the Word, Pubic Relations for Non-Profit Organizations please visit www.spreadthewordpr.com or call Brenda French, 772-563-0304.