craftimade Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yay. Finally my local council is giving me a retail shop for very little rent and I do mean very little. It's on a 30 day lease so it's like a popup shop but at least people will be able to smell my candles now and not have to guess what they smell like.It's a small shop but will do well I think on a busy main road with school across the road and train line just 100metres away.I should be moved in within the next 10 days.I hoped I would get it so I designed my invoice/website system last week. Not only can I track my in store sales but online says too with the same interface. I loving being a programmer - but making candles is way better. I'm pretty happy right now. Very exited too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Good for you, Craftimade. Don't forget to post some pictures. Congratulations and best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Congrats, it's a wonderful opportunity, I wish my city would do something similar. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I wish you all the best with your new venture. I hope that you make a ton of sales!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Congratulations!!! Hope you make tons of sales!! Wishing you the very best and as Ravens said don't forget to post some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 You rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 How exciting for you craftimade! Best of luck, good time of year to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 That's awesome! Congrats! Can't wait to see pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 I took a photo today from the front door. It does need some work but nothing a little TLC can't handle I will take more photos when I get into the shop and setup my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 it doesn't look so small!!! yay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellsmom Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Looks like a decent size!!! Can't wait to see pictures filled with all your goodies.....Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulberrysoap Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 really lovely looking shop!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Congrats on the new shop! Hope you do well in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Wow....VERY nice place for your new shop! Love the floors! There is so much you can do there...good for you! Can't wait to see more pics! Edited November 13, 2013 by puma52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Nice! Hope you have a booming business! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That is so awesome! Very happy for you!Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I think it looks great and not at all small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynthia3030 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Congratulations. Wishing you tons of success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Node11 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Congrats! Nice job seeking out the opportunity and following through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I am going to make candles in the shop, so towards the back of the room I will have a glass area where people can watch me make a candle taper candle ( hand dipping ). I have never been into a candle shop where they make the candles on site. It's normally done in a house or in a factory so I hope this brings in some people.Also I will be taking special orders which I have already done for locals. Like a Jaffa Red Vanilla candle and Black pillar Sweet Lemongrass. So hopefully I will get more orders like this.I will keep you posted with my shop here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 You'll draw lots of folks in with the scent smell when making your candles. Good for you for offering special orders....people love it and you WILL do VERY well catering to and making your customers happy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 LOVE your shop! I only have a 12 x 25 gift shop and believe me you can get tons of stuff in there! Be creative! I love the floors in your shop and the walls are a blank canvas! My workshop is 25x30 and THAT space I do need more room. This time of year is crazy with trying to make product, package product, store product, new supplies coming in, Xmas décor coming out, cardboard galore....I actually hate it when people peek through the window on the door! I don't want them to see my "organized mess"! I would put a curtain over the window but I like to be able to see when customers walk in the front door. Question for you. What are you putting on the flooring in your workspace? I need to replace my waxy commercial carpet but am thinking I need something easy to clean or else disposable. Any thoughts on your flooring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 I am going to use some blue plastic which is about 4x4 meters - then a rug over that so if the wax gets spilt then it's not going to destroy the floor when I leave. I can just throw away the rug. I just have to tape the edges down so I don't trip over it and make my legs. Already working on my Christmas tree candles using Star cookie cutouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttercup Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Congrats!! It is a nice looking shop, making candles on site is a very good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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