In 2011, Renee Payne and Karen Payne co-founded Business Buddies LLC. Based in the Metro Detroit, Michigan area, Business Buddies LLC provides marketing communications services and products throughout the United States. They specialize in writing, writing consultation, copyediting and creative design for small businesses, non-profits, agencies, associations and training professionals.
The two sisters formerly taught elementary school for several years. Renee and Karen graduated with B.A. degrees from the University of Michigan with majors in Language Arts (English). Both earned M.A. degrees in Education from the University of Michigan. They transitioned from teaching children to teaching adults for a computer training company. They taught business software applications and soft business skills to entry level and experienced office professionals. In addition to their training duties, Renee and Karen designed and wrote curriculum for training modules.
With a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of others, they co-founded a non-profit group to encourage and help those in need. They have co-managed and performed administrative duties for this non-profit group for several years. Additional responsibilities have included writing newsletters and organizing fundraising activities to supply winter coats, clothes and Christmas gifts to needy children.
With a lifelong passion for communications, creative design and writing, Renee and Karen have combined their talents to create a business they love doing. Not only do they provide quality, affordable writing and creative design services to businesses, they also launched online stores, Buddies From the Heart and Business Buddies LLC. Both stores showcase their beautiful graphic designs and whimsical characters for apparel, home décor, office décor, dinnerware, drinkware, greeting cards, banners, stationery items and gift items. Their stores welcome businesses, non-profits and the general public. They are happy to say, their products have sold both nationally and internationally.
Renee and Karen are professionals helping professionals. They enjoy seeing others happy and successful. Their clients success is their success. Their business slogan says it best….Like a good buddy, we're here to help!
The two sisters formerly taught elementary school for several years. Renee and Karen graduated with B.A. degrees from the University of Michigan with majors in Language Arts (English). Both earned M.A. degrees in Education from the University of Michigan. They transitioned from teaching children to teaching adults for a computer training company. They taught business software applications and soft business skills to entry level and experienced office professionals. In addition to their training duties, Renee and Karen designed and wrote curriculum for training modules.
With a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of others, they co-founded a non-profit group to encourage and help those in need. They have co-managed and performed administrative duties for this non-profit group for several years. Additional responsibilities have included writing newsletters and organizing fundraising activities to supply winter coats, clothes and Christmas gifts to needy children.
With a lifelong passion for communications, creative design and writing, Renee and Karen have combined their talents to create a business they love doing. Not only do they provide quality, affordable writing and creative design services to businesses, they also launched online stores, Buddies From the Heart and Business Buddies LLC. Both stores showcase their beautiful graphic designs and whimsical characters for apparel, home décor, office décor, dinnerware, drinkware, greeting cards, banners, stationery items and gift items. Their stores welcome businesses, non-profits and the general public. They are happy to say, their products have sold both nationally and internationally.
Renee and Karen are professionals helping professionals. They enjoy seeing others happy and successful. Their clients success is their success. Their business slogan says it best….Like a good buddy, we're here to help!
