12/14/2022
If you’ve been following me since the beginning, you know how much my small business means to me and how it’s helped me cope with life after loss while also being my creative outlet. You see, that’s the beauty about small businesses; We each have a story behind it.
I have been thinking on how to bring up an issue not only because of a recent occurrence, but also because I see it a lot among small business owners. This certain individual made immature and negative remarks about myself and my candles because they felt like I was copying their work. (LOL) It’s comical to me because first of all, I have been making candles longer than they have. Second, as a small business owner it’s common sense and a guarantee that there will be MANY similarities between businesses simply because of the fact that we are most likely using the same shop sites for materials, design apps etc. What makes each product unique differs from business to business.
For example, making candles is therapeutic for me and I really enjoy it. They truly are made with love 💕
I get to express my creativity through them when I get to decorate them with botanicals, or experiment with different vessels and yes, also through constantly changing my labels. I get bored of the design really fast! 😂 My candles and labels are NOT consistent in appearance like your typical chain candles and never have been. I can’t even tell you how many different label designs I have gone through, honestly. Lol But I am ok with that and that’s what makes my business different from others.
Times are tough & the last thing we need is to be ugly to each other. If you have an issue with someone, the best thing to do is to respectfully bring it up to them. We are all adults and making assumptions is hardly ever a good idea.
Be KIND. 🤍 We definitely need more of that in the world right now.