shopkeypurr Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 The article about my shop just hit todays paper. I celebrated my one year anniversary on May 20th. wow i've been here a full year now!! Time really flies doesn't it? I had written to the local newspaper a few weeks ago trying to get an article done in time for my anniversary sale but they had other stories lined up. The actual anniversary was May 20th and today is June 5th. Better late than never i say. Business is great with lots of people coming in saying they saw the article and they had to drop in. My shop may be small but its my pride and joy.http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/147-06052007-1357775.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlie K Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 WowCongrats!!This should drum up more business for you.Are you planning on framing the article yet and put it in the shop?Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 That's a very nice article. Congratulations on your one year anniversary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Great article and congrats on your anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopkeypurr Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 its not framed yet but its laminated and hanging on my wall. The local town historian always takes articles written about any business in our town and laminates the original and then prints up several copies. This morning when i opened up he walked in and handed me this enormous yellow envelope filled with full size copies of the article and one original that is laminated. I had 2 other articles about my shop done over the past year but this one i like the most. Even the photo isn't half bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-soy Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Great story! Congratulations on the Anniversary! I so envy all of you with your own shops..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 That's neat! That's very good news and free press. I need to come and visit your shop. Bristol is not that far. I would have to mapquest it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwc Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Great picture! And your blouse didn't stand out at all, so you were worrying about nothing. It's nice to see a face to go with the name!Bet you will be overwhelmed with business tomorrow, better get a good night's sleep tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph in tx Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 And look at you!! What a great feeling of accomplishment this is for you! Hope you stay busy because of your article! You are an inspiration! Keep up the Great Work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Wooo-hooo! That's a great write-up. Congrats and Happy Anniversary! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaroa Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Another lovely success story, well done, you must be so proud of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Congrats to you! Great article too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopkeypurr Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 well its true what they say that the first year is the hardest. I mean the start up costs alone are a killer. Inspections, repairs, fees, signs, advertisements etc. I had a lot of customers yesterday due to the article but i'm expecting a lot more the rest of the week. My husband kept the shop open late last night because we had a flood of calls from people wanting to come in after they had dinner. Usually we close at 7 but since the article hit we've been busy and i'm not going to close up if we still have people coming in. Thats just silly. So i went home at 7 and my husband stayed here till 9. We might do that all week just to handle the flow of customers. We are making sure to tell people that we normally close at 7 so they don't think they can come here real late and expect us to be open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 What an inspirational story!! CONGRATS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Awwww! So nice! Keep up the good work and..........................................Happy Anniversary! :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I don't live too far from your shop and read the article in the paper yesterday. Congrats! Glad business is picking up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 CONGRATULATIONS &HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! You must be so excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evesorto Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Wow, what a great article.Congrats to you.It is wonderful to see how you beam in that photoEve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 How Neat! You should be very proud of yourself!! Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! You are an inspiration to all of us. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubs Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 That was the most awesome thing to read! Congratulations That is so awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopkeypurr Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 I don't live too far from your shop and read the article in the paper yesterday. Congrats! Glad business is picking up!!yes i've seen your items in the Angels touch and decor shop across the street from me. Veronica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Ohhh... rivals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopkeypurr Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 i doubt that. I don't make gel candles or rustic anything. I"m into victorian style, i don't do country at all. Her stuff is in a store that sells all country style decor and rustic type items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hats off to You (and your husband and daughter!) Way to Go! I understand some of the feelings and ramifications of not being able to do what you used to be able to do. Being disabled with chronic pain here (see what hours I'm awake at - 4 am.- oh yay..lol), candle making has become some good therapy for me, too...:smiley2: I don't make soaps, but I know that you know, what I'm saying. Making either candles or soap can be good for the spirit.That's a very good article and I loved the part about your daughter helping test the products. "If they think it stinks, they'll say so." ...lol...and the line about, "The only animals we use in testing are my kids.” was good for a chuckle as well.I also love the name that you came up with, "Veronica's Lavish Lathers".Best wishes for your continued success... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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