Sometimes I get questions in my Contact Us form on my website that are common like: can you make custom orders or are your soaps vegan friendly? I received an interesting question the other day in regards to why I have 3 Twitter accounts. Well, good question and an easy one to answer. I have 3 different accounts for 3 different purposes. I use @NatGoodSoaps for anything and everything … [Read more...]
SQUEEE!!! That is how I feel about my day in North Carolina attending the FDA Regulatory Boot Camp. It was the most amazing opportunity that I am so glad I invested in. I must begin by saying that Ms. Lela Barker from Lucky Break Consulting did a fantastic job in getting the material together and delivering her wealth of information. I would be lying to you if I said it was a breeze to understand … [Read more...]
In the world of being a small business entrepreneur, it is sometimes difficult to stay on target of your goals. I know personally in 2012 I had set goals and some were accomplished but a majority were not. As time progressed, I kept sliding into the mind frame that I will start over in 2013. Rosie, owner of Brooklyn Bath and I would talk regularly on Google Chat (shhh..don't tell our … [Read more...]
I spent most of last year worried about money and what kind of investments I needed to make for NGS. I have decided to not worry anymore, because the truth is one can't make any money unless you spend some money. My first investment for 2013 is my participation in the Indie Beauty Business Regulatory BootCamp sponsored by Donna Maria Coles Johnson and Lela Barker of Bella Lucce and Lucky … [Read more...]
Have you heard about #Handmadechat? Well if you haven't let me introduce you. Every Thursday at 8 PM EST, Indie Beauty Network hosts a weekly twitter chat. It is an opportunity to learn from others as well as share what you make. I have been a part of #handmadechat since the middle of last year and it has been a blast. I love sharing my knowledge with the participants and vice versa. It has … [Read more...]
When my son was younger it sure was a lot easier to get things done. I know it seems weird but when he was little and would take naps. Now that he is 7 he doesn't nap, he needs me to grab something, he needs a juice box, he wants hugs. Ok, I know, I stop everything I am doing to give him a hug! My business has been growing as JP has been growing and wow, what a juggle I have to do to accomplish … [Read more...]
When I started my company Naturally Good Soaps, I knew I wouldn't be able to solely depend on internet sales. I would need to develop a strategy on getting into retail locations and stick to it. Tonight's #Handmadechat lead by Alyssa Middleton @highwireinheels opened up the dialogue about how to wholesale our products. It was another wonderful and informative evening with many Indies joining in … [Read more...]
As small business owners there are so many things we are responsible for. One of the major components of my business is blogging and my monthly newsletters. I will be the first to admit that it isn't always easy to do and keep up with. On July 5, La Shonda Tyree, from the Handmade Soap Coach spent some time on the #HandmadeChat hosted by the Donna Maria every Thursday from 8-9 pm. Here is a … [Read more...]
We have been chatting via Twitter using the hashtag #HandmadeChat and we have learned so much! Tonight was my night to share with the participants How to Use Herbs & Natural Colorants in Handmade Soap. It is great sharing with others things what I do to keep my soaps as natural as possible & utilizing what I have available to create beautiful soaps. Here are some of the Q … [Read more...]
February 28, 2012 Day 5, there are no words to describe what the last 5 days meant to me. It seemed so long ago that I was making my reservations with Gary from Carnival Cruise Line, meeting Marilyn who would be roommate and getting excited about this journey. It did feel like I was going to be on this ship for an eternity the minute I embarked. I tried to soak up every possible moment, … [Read more...]
I am a life long New York city girl, but I have made the … [Read More...]
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