Monday, April 26, 2010

Got a small business grant!

Like many on Etsy my sales took a nosedive for a while, I had not made a sale since January then this month I have made 3 sales by the grace of god. A week ago I took a real hard look at my shop in my efforts to improve upon it and decided I just did not offer enough variety in scent choices for my soap. I screwed up my courage and composed an application for a small business grant from my counselor. I was not sure I had a chance in heck but I tried anyway and I found out today that I got it! Just goes to show that even when things look grim, have a positive outlook and aim for new goals, you just might succeed! I have been truly blessed and will be in soaping heaven soon! I've asked for supplies to branch out and offer 4 new scent lines in keeping with the Spring season: violet, magnolia, sands of morrocco and masculine musk, from Wholesale Supplies Plus, my main supplier, 2 scents for women and 2 for men. I am so excited! I love fragrance!

5 comments:

Patrice-The Soap Seduction said...

Congratulations Jackie! I wish I could afford to quit my job, get a grant and devote 100% of my time to developing my business. One day....

WSP is one of my favorite suppliers! I love their scent choices, and now that they offer free shipping, I'm going a little nuts experimenting:)

Erica said...

That is really wonderful! congratulations! Maybe I should to that??? I am daydreaming about quitting my day job. I cant wait to see your new products!

2 Virgos Designs said...

thank you Patrice, well I am on total disability and am dreadfully sick most of the time. Soaping helps me to focus on something postive and not lay around and feel sorry for myself. I have blood cancer and hep c so it gets pretty rough. I would trade my bad health and free time for good health and a nice job anytime. LOL I know! I just love WSP! I'm an FO Ho! LOL

2 Virgos Designs said...

Thank you Erica! I will post pics when I get the new soap made. I am trying to decide if I want to try swirling my hand milled soap or not.

Audrey said...

the Magnolia sounds wonderful!!