The Realities of Running a Small Business | Highs, Lows, & Our Story (Studio Vlog 1 + Order Packing)
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Welcome to a new series where I tell the honest truth about running my nearly 13 year old business.
I am going to talk about the highs and lows, the things I have learnt along the way running my business through Notonthehighstreet, Shopify and being a top 1% Etsy Seller.
Thanks for taking the time to watch, please do like and subscribe and I'm happy to answer any questions you have in the comments.
📮 Enquiries - chiaralouisastone@gmail.com
🌟 My Links 🌟
SHOP: hoobynoo.co.uk
ETSY: www.etsy.com/u...
ETSY: www.etsy.com/u...
INSTAGRAM:
/ chiaralouisastone
/ hoobynoo
/ randjpaperco
🌟 Other Small Businesses in my video 🌟
@KatnippStudios (not an ad, I just love their stuff)
My Jumper: katnipp.com/co...
My Cup: katnipp.com/co...
Watching: @EmilyHarveyArt
🌟 My Equipment 🌟
Iphone 12 Mini
Imovie
Phone Holder
www.amazon.co....
Yayyy! ❤❤❤❤ 🌷🥹 so glad you have started these vlogs! Tour a natural already! Alsoooooo you said your office isn’t aesthetic but it actually is! 😂❤ mines like this pretty colours but the general business mess! 😂 mines always a mess I think it just stays that way!
I’m so sorry to hear hobbynoo is struggling this year since 2022 it’s just been a pure GRIND 😅 nothing feels smooth can’t wait for your next one this was SOOO interesting! Xxxx
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the mess can’t really be avoided, never seem to have the time to clear up properly always something more important to do. Thank you for being such an inspiration, I always love watching your vlogs ☺️
Congratulations! 13 years is like a whole teenager 😊 amazing. Keep up the hard work. I wish for a great 2025
Thank you :) I started the business when I was pregnant with my daughter and she turns 13 in April the is the physical representation of my business in people form 😂
I really enjoyed this. It is a relief to find business talking about the reality of it, plus the fact your workspace looked normal and not something out of Pinterest.
Funny to seeing the Katnipp stuff as have followed here for years, and watching the same vlogs! Guess that's how I found you.
Sorry to hear things are tough, I'm hearing this from so many small businesses that are worried about the future, and now with the added problems of GPSR. Hope you have a restful Christmas.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I have always liked to be honest about my experience as a business owner good or bad and I’m hoping I can make this channel. Interesting and continue to create videos, which are helpful to others.
Xmas = chaos on coffee in a studio lol. Love from Australia, I cant wait to see more on your channel 🥰
Thank you so much :)
Incredibly proud of you.
Thank you 😊
Loved this video and the honesty. Refreshing to watch ❤
Thank you so much :)
New Subscriber ❤ love your authentic transparency!
Thank you so much :)
Love seeing Katnipp merch.
But glad you decided to do a restart on your channel.
Love your honesty.
Keep it real.
*subscribed*
Thank you so much :) I literally cannot get enough of Bumble Butt, I have the plushie as well ☺️
@@chiaralouisastone We're on the same boat (butt)! 🤭
Love this! I try not to be too positive in mine, I’m as honest as I can be because I think it’s so important!
Looking forward to more videos ✨🩷
Thank you so much :)
Just came across your channel/vlog. Hello from a fellow small business owner! Loved this vlog very easy to watch, I subscribed and look forward to future vlogs :)
Thank you so much, that means a lot. I’ve just a second one up :)
loved watching this my love xx
Thank you so much 🥹
Hi there! I love your video. I really do hope you continue to post more videos! Most people do studio blogs, and they mainly show the glitz and glam but do not show the true essence of owning and operating a business. I'm definitely anxiously waiting for your next vlog!
Thank you so much :) I am hoping to post another this week :)
@chiaralouisastone I look forward to it. Definitely going to subscribe to see what else is in store! And if you don't, that's fine because a business owner has to wear so many hats that sometimes, doing something as simple as a video is most difficult!
Absolutely, I’ve been wanting to do this for such a long time but struggle to complete tasks. I pushed myself and I’m pleased I did. :)
@chiaralouisastone I am glad you did! 😍😍😍
Thank you so much 🥰
So lovely to have found another UK small business to watch. Loved the video, can't wait for the next one 😘
Thank you so much 🥰
Really liked your video. I’ve subscribed 😊
Thank you so much :)
Loved it subscribed :)
Thank you 😊
Loved your video great content and subscribed just started my own channel mines is just a side hustle alongside my day job its real hard finding time to edit vlogs, looking forward to seeing more😊 xx
Thank you so much :) I will check yours out too ☺️
Thank you for the inspiration! I’m about to give up my permanent employment to try self employment and it’s scary
It can be very scary. It can also be very rewarding. It’s really about fitting it to the lifestyle that you want and knowing what you want from it.
Hi Chiara, I loved the honest video, and your office space is really cosy and colourful, exactly as it should be. You can be proud of yourself and what you have achieved. Wishing you many happy customers and pets :-) Merry Christmas to your whole family. Natasa PS: Subscribed xxx
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m really glad you enjoyed it :)
Hey Chiara, LOVED this vlog! I loved the details you shared about your rented space and how your business is going 😊I would also love to hear about your Trotec Speedy 300 and your experience with it. My boyfriend and I also have a laser cutter but never heard enough pros and cons about Trotec. Honestly it's super refreshing to see a small business owner on YT with a laser cutter. Looking forward to your next vlog! 🤗
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and the feedback. Absolutely, I would be more than happy to share our journey with Trotec. The machines are expensive but I couldn’t recommend them more highly. We also just purchased an X tool. I have an idea for this weeks video but will make that my third video :)
@@chiaralouisastonesounds great! Looking forward to it 🤗 thank you so kindly for responding and have a lovely Christmas! ☺️🎄sending our wishes from sunny Perth, Australia 😊
Thank you, and to you :)
Size doesn't matter 😉
Absolutely:)