Newbie here as well

flame · **Newbie here as well** 03-05-2006, 09:22 PM

Hi all

I am also new, just found this forum and thought hey thats what I've ben looking for.

Not sure what to say now though,lol.

I am in the Scottish Borders and have my own small candlemaking business, been doing it for about 6 years.

Am looking for some advice so heading off to browse now.

Thanks
Flame

BowBiz · **Re: Newbie here as well** 03-05-2006, 10:53 PM

Hi Flame,

Welcome to the forums. Do you have a website for a nosey at your candles?

Jayne

flame · **Re: Newbie here as well** 03-05-2006, 10:56 PM

Hiya

Yeah sure my website is www.eternalflamecandles.co.uk

Thanks
Flame

BowBiz · **Re: Newbie here as well** 03-05-2006, 11:03 PM

You have some lovely candles, just had a little look. Great idea for Weddings etc.

Jayne

mitov · **Re: Newbie here as well** 03-05-2006, 11:18 PM

Hi,

I look foward to reading your posts. Can i just ask how you got the idea for a candle shop, and one thats specificaly online? Its the first i have ever seen. Is income good?

Miro

flame · **Re: Newbie here as well** 04-05-2006, 12:54 PM

HI there

Thank you both for your lovely comments.

I was making candles for friends and family and my husband decided that we needed a website to enable other people to see what we make and the services that we offer for wedding candles.

I would say that income is relatively good, enough for me to have made it last this long.

Flame

peterjhale · **Re: Newbie here as well** 04-05-2006, 01:32 PM

Hi and welcome

This is the best way to start a business - ie: one you are interested in

Just so long as it makes money (which it sounds as though it does..)

MikeH · **Re: Newbie here as well** 04-05-2006, 01:59 PM

Hi there Flame.

Sounds like you have got a business that you enjoy and I wish you every success.

If you work hard then I'm sure it will continue to reward you. Just be careful not to burn the candle at both ends ;-) (sorry could not resist)

Mike.

P.S. There is a forum that is aimed towards Scottish based businesses that you may find useful as well. They have networking events etc. north of the border. http://www.businessbuzz.org/forum/index.php

P.P.S. If Peter, Ian, Tony and co do not want this in my message please feel free to edit my post.

peterjhale · **Re: Newbie here as well** 04-05-2006, 02:12 PM

Mike - that's all OK

I have no problems at all with pointing people to the right places

MikeH · **Re: Newbie here as well** 04-05-2006, 02:14 PM

I figured for someone in Scotland they may find some useful local contacts. The forum is not very big and relatively new, but due to location they do hold regular 'get togethers'.

Cheers,
Mike