What is your name? Trish Herndon
What is your business name? Pink Parchment Soaps
What is your website URL? www.PinkParchmentSoaps.Etsy.com
When did you start your business? 2007
Why did you decide to start your business & why did you choose the type of business you chose? We decided to start a business because we became addicted to making soap. We also love to experiment with new colors, scents, and formulas – all of which cost money. So, after several years of positive feedback from family and friends, the only way to keep experimenting was to start selling!
What is your favorite thing about being in business for yourself?
Working your own hours and making products that you love!
What turned out to be harder than you thought?
Product pricing and keeping focused on a product line! (we’re still working on that)
Looking back, what is one thing you know now, but wish you knew back then?
Who would turn out to be our favorite and most consistent suppliers. There are so many suppliers out there its hard to narrow your choices down.
Do you participate in any business groups (mentoring, networking, etc) ?
We take classes and go to functions at the Small Business Administration.
As a business owner, it can be easy to work all the time – do you have any tips for balancing your business and your personal life? Actually because both of my daughters help with the soap making, it balances it self. We now spend a lot more time talking and having fun!
What have been some of your best business successes?
Having customers who love our soap and come back for more!
What are you planning to do with your business in the future?
We hope to continue to grow and add expand our product line.
I have been using the 100 tips from IndieBizChicks and learning a lot of stuff. I would love to have some more coaching. I have a good product, just need some “fuel”
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