Friday 6 July 2012

July 2012 Featured Business: Candles4Keeps

Business Name: Candles4keeps                                         

Contact: Ann Bridger
Email: annbridger@unwired.com.au

Website: www.candles4keeps.weebly.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Candles4keeps-Personalised-Candles-/137925696303352

Business of the Month Interview

Tell us a little bit about:

- Yourself:   I’m a very creative type of person and love anything hands on, so crafts have always been my passion. I have been lucky enough to be able to persue my passion and work for my self…I’m 51 now, so its never to late to go for it.

- Briefly about the history of your business:  I have been running this business now for about 4 years & it all started due to my hairdresser. She was looking for Christening candles and new how I always loved to have a go at anything craft wise, so off I went . Had a search on the web and then started practising. After 6 months I had it nailed and the rest is history as they say.

- What your business offers: My business offers a service for anyone who has an event, promotion or where you need something to mark an occasion. The candles can be personalised as much or as little as you like. I cater for Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Memorials and any event or occasion you can think of.

- Methods of advertising that you have found useful.: I have been advertising on any website that offers a free listing, as most advertising is way too expensive for a small business. I also advertise via Car magnets on my car.

- What inspiring words or advice do you have for other people who wish to start a work at home business? Never think its too late to have a go and don’t try and be big straight away and splash out money, take your time. It was about 18months before my business took off and now I would say about 50% is by recommendations from past clients.




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