Candybee Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 You could also draw more people in by doing candle classes-- taking in some extra money too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 I would but there is not enough room to teach people. However I will take on someone and train them, an unemployed person on the Centrelink Network. They will help me with the front desk/sales and I will teach them how to make candles part time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 congrates you will do well. I also hade a workspace in my shop and people loved that fact that their candles were being made right there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 I got my keys yesterday. After washing the fall twice it's really red wood floor, in the photo it looks brown.The back right wall has prong holders for my jewellery already so that's a bonus, but the back rooms have no nature light so they are dark and mouldy. Im just not going to use them, other then sealed storage.Apart from that im getting my furniture moved in this week tuesday/wednesday.I can see this could do very well for me, even yesterday (saturday) while I was cleaning the shop I had lots of foot traffic and people asking me what type of a shop I was opening. Everyone said they loved candles and I must have given away 50 business cards.I will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 That sounds great. Looks like you may already have some new customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Here is an update on my shop. I opened my doors today and I still have a few things to do but all is good and even made sales today. So a great start to the shop.Here are some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 That's beautiful!! Congrats on the shop and on the sales!! I wish you a great success this is a great opportunity for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellsmom Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Good for you!!! Glad to hear things are going good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) Congrats Craftimade!! Yea!!! Your shop looks wonderful!! Good for you on the sales as you opened up for business!! Sending the very best of wishes to you as you begin your new venture!! Keep us posted on how everything is going!! Edited December 7, 2013 by puma52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 It looks lovely. Congratulations and best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm so happy for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I have three good sized inter-connected shops that I would be very happy to swap for a shop like yours. I love the floors and the backroom. The store front window makes me drool thinking of what I could do with that. It's very bright and alas that would be a slight concern, however. Make sure you at least consider adding UV inhibitor to your creations. Labels can be replaced, but candles . . . OUCH! You probably already know this, though.My shop is dark. We use track lighting spotlights to focus on our products and displays. When we are closed there are no windows to let in sunlight. It's sort of bittersweet. I'd rather have to add the inhibitor!The very best of luck to you as your store takes on it's identity. It's sort of like creating a wonderful painting. ENJOY the JOURNEY!Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 what a beautiful display! congrats and best wishes to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well not only is business doing so well, today I got on the front page of my local news paper which does 20,000 papers per issue.How cool is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Really cool!!!!! It's great, I hope things will turn out so well for you that you will be able to have a permanent shop! I wish something like this could happen here. But italian State is like a vampire they wait for you to try to open a business then jump on you to take every single cent you earn. This way, no real help to economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyjeang Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 That's awesome! I hope to one day have a shop of my own as well. Yours looks beautiful. Congrats on it and the front page. That's so exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedWineCandles Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Excellent news. I am very happy for you.I imagine having potential customers being able to smell and touch your candles will go a long way in driving sales.I would love to get a small retail location as well. Unfortunately, at this time I don't think I am ready for that. Some day though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 It is a massive task to run your own shop. Personally im loving it, but it's 7 days a week job.While im making people walk in and watch me and they really get behind the fact that my candles are made in the shop and not just imported from China etc.They can also get a custom candle. Like Pink Sweet Lemongrass - for one of my clients. Also one of my clients wanted 7 floral scents in 1 jar. I have not do that before but it worked so well and she loved it.So much that she asked for 2 more the same for her friends. Im called it "Seven Flowers". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Congratulations! The new place looks lovely & beautiful looking flooring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Your shop looks terrific, and the article in the paper-awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Your shop looks great!!Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Your shop is adorable! I hope your sales soar from that great news article. Like Dave mentioned, love, love, love your front window. You can do some seasonal and special sales stuff with that! Does the fireplace work or is it dismantled? (Pun intended). I know I would definitely take advantage of that in the cold winter months to make the shop more inviting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 The problem with the front windows is they are like mirrors from the outside. So when people walk past they can't see in they pretty much just see themselves walking - which is bad. Nothing I can do to fix this but im going to try a white display area to brighter it up and hopefully remove the reflection.The fireplace is in a room right out the bad, it's completely burnt out room, floor boards are gone and found a dead rat their last week. Thankfully it's all sealed off from the rest of the shop. I also set up some traps just to see if their is anything crawling around when I leave. Traps and bait have not been touched so that is awesome news. I have heard mice and rats love wax, so it's great to know they are not getting in.I will take some more photos tomorrow as the shop looks a little different now. More candles etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 your store looks wonderful...it sounds like you are having fun..congratulations..i wish you lots of success... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Here are some more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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