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What does your business do?
I sell make-up, soaps, and candles.
When and why did you start the biz?
I started in 8/2008. My father had passed away and I needed an outlet. I enjoy what I sell.
How Many People are in your Company?
1
Where's your office?
My office is located in the middle of the house. I have a long mirror in my office to give my self those self-esteem talks, My computer sits on a half broken down computer desk. (I keep telling myself it is character building). My storage for my products have found a home in a bar. (Perfect place for my Sangaria and Tequilla Sunrise candles). My files have found a home on one of my tables (Talk about at your fingertips).
What's the toughest part of running your biz?
Building a solid customer list and getting new distributors.
What's the most fun part?
It is my business and I love what I do.
Anything you would have done differently?
No.
What's next on the horizon for your biz?
To explode onto the retail consumers.
What advice do you have for others?
If you feel passionate about something, "Do it". Don't let anyone talk you out of it. It is very tough and sometimes you feel you have not made anything. Stick to it, you might surprise yourself and everyone else. "You get out of the business, what you put into it".
How do you use Idea Cafe to help your biz?
I hope it will give me great tips on how to increase my customer base.
Favorite Food?
pork fried rice
What are your pets' names?
snoopy, cephaus, slick and callie.
Do any of these pets help with your biz?
no
Is there any one person or event in your life that led
you to go into business for yourself?
my dad
Anyone you publicly want to thank?
no
Contact Info: Sandra Hamilton 216-849-6697/216 sweetgourmella@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.sweetgourmella.scent-team.com |