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So you've decided to start a Soy Candle Business! Starting a candle business can be an expensive endeavor, there is equipment to buy, supplies to buy and it seems the list just keeps on going. We try to save money on the equipment but we never use anything or cut back where it would compromise the finished product. We never skimp on the actual supplies such as wax, fragrance oil, and coloring. In this article I will share some frugal tips we implement in our own business. Read More......

Have you ever wanted to host a candle party, but don’t have the time or energy to get one organized? Well with online parties all of the hard work has been eliminated. You won’t have to clean your house, or buy snacks. You can now host a party in your pajamas!
Here are some tips for hosting a successful online party:

1. Tell ALL of your friends (including co-workers) and tell them to tell their friends and co-workers. Make sure you don’t leave anyone out. The more people you invite to your party the more rewards you will earn.

2. Plan your party in advance. Make a list of people you want to invite and send them an email invitation no more than one week in advance. It is ok to send your guests a reminder the day before or the first day the party begins.

3. Build your party around an event such as a holiday. For example, if Mother’s Day is around the corner you can promote your party according to the holiday. Everyone wants to find that great gift for mom!

4. Don’t forget you can invite the guys over too. Some men may like the convenience of buying online, especially if they don’t like to shop. They can find that special gift for their loved ones at the click of a mouse. So be sure to promote your event to your guy friends.

5. Promote! Promote! Promote! Nobody will know about your online party if you don’t let them know! This is the key, the more guests you invite the more successful your party will be.

Amanda is a WAHM & the co-owner of Olde Village Depot-an online primitive craft mall. The Olde Village Depot offers affordable and free advertising options to country and primitive crafters. Be sure to visit The Olde Village Press for more articles.

Taking the Marketing Risk
By Talena Bacon

Building a business takes time and patients and guess what? I just don’t have it. I want money right now and I am sure a lot of you can relate to this. Well has much as I want it all now I know running a business is a one-step-at-a-time process. So I am learning to be patient and drink loads of coffee. :-)

Marketing is no different because in order for us to make money, we need to market our site. So first we need to do one important thing….Leave your “Comfort Zone”. I know we are in that safe mode and don’t want to really take a risk. I can totally relate because it took me 1 year before I decided to get an on-line business. And you know what stopped me…..No one but me.

In any business there is a risk and I believe you can’t get ahead unless you take a small risk. Now I am not talking about a risk that will lead you to losing your money. No, we don’t want that. I just believe if you see a great opportunity to increase sales, or bring more traffic to your site. Jump on it! Don’t let it pass you by.

I know these are areas that might take alittle bit more money but I believe your business is worth it. Don't you?!

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