What is Going on With Betty's Only

Time hasn't permitted me to write here. Actually, I haven't made candles for a really long time. I just made some Friday evening. It was something to do. I have been thinking that it is time to stop playing and move forward with Betty's Only. This has been something that I have wanted to do, I just haven't put forth the time, money, and effort it takes to promote Betty's Only.

My domain name expired. It was reinstated the other day. I don't know how to log into my account to check my email. There is a vendor opportunity on Broadway, I think I am going to participate, I have sent an email to find out more information. I have been wanting to do an event, but I am scared. That is a mess. I know, but I just don't want to fail. How do I know if I will fail if I don't try? That is the main question.

Since I haven't been making candles for so long. I have decided to put some money toward Betty's Only. I need to get some more item to make Betty's Only better, it needs to be revamped. The website updated. I need to offer more types of candles, more items, and a variety of things. Promotion is the one thing that needs to be done.

Things Needed

more wicks for votives

jars (variety)

leveler

I am about to see this thing through. Betty's Only is my candle company and I want others to know. I do understand that I have to work to make it grow to what I know it can be. It is going to take me to take it to the next level. The way it is packaged now doesn't offer the fragrance. It does give me a way to display the business card, you can see what the candle looks like, and they are matches too.

I truly enjoy candles and I know that they can offer many things to individuals.

light a candle after a long days work and just relax

give them as gift ideas for any occasion

color coordinate them to fit in any setting

us them to light up a room

A Variety of Different Candles

Vessel of Aroma with Business Card

Jars I Bought at the Attic Sale for 25 cents.

I would upload more photos, but it keeps distorting my paragraphs. There is a change coming for the best tired of being mediocre. There is enough out there for everyone to prosper. Now it's my time.

I Really Don't Know What to Say

Betty's Only has not had anything going on. Remember I had some candles on consignment. I didn't sell any candles there. I removed them in January. The place was not air conditioned, some of them started to melt. I had to change my formula. In the house I have many candles, but don't know what to do with them. I know I can sell that but the question is where and how do I go about doing that? I thought about the beer commercial, I make them and someone else sells them. I am somewhat at wits end. Betty's Only is about to expire. It has been up for one year and I haven't sold anything on it. Now, that is sad!

There have been some suggestions. For instance, contact big name brands and send some samples. Or send a few samples out just to get them out. I really don't know what to do. I just started back making candles about a week ago, that was my first time since December. I know.

I have the business cards, but don't pass them out. Ok, what I will do is make a card to put on the candle. I think my packaging will be a burlap bag with ribbon and a name tag. I think that is what I will do. I need help! I can make money, but I just don't know what to do to get them out there to the public eye.

I am making candles now. I have done this time and time again. Don't get me wrong, I have been selling candles, but not like I should. I will make 10 candles of each and at that point sell them so kind of way. There are so many things that need to be done, just a matter of handling it.

Happy Holidays and Enjoy your Time

I haven't been here in a while. Things have been moving so fast, I can hardly keep up. I started coaching basketball at my job. That has taken time away from Betty's Only. To be honest, I haven't even checked my mail. Some things that are still in the working: brochure, pictures, magazine, online candle sells.

Candles have been sold, overall about $250.00 worth for the Holiday Season. About $750.00 short of my goal. Something is better than nothing right?

I am off unil January 5. I need to sort out my to do list for my break!

Below are some candle websites.

http://www.candlemaking.uk.com/

http://parentingteens.about.com/od/candlemaking/Candle_Making_Projects_and_Ideas_for_Candlemaking.htm

http://www.wicks-wax-scents.com/





Maybe these will help!

I was told that I am afraid of success. Maybe I am, I know I need to work hard for the things I want out of life. Why do I always sobatauge myself. Betty's Only has made many advances, I can't stop now. Keep watching, my growth wil be great!

Slowly Moving Forward, Even if it is Slow Forward Movement is Always Good

I have been trying to send Tucan the information for the brochure and order form, but I keep running into problems. When I tried the first time she couldn't open up the information. The next few times the files where too large. I sent some information today, I just sent 3 pictures per email, this way the files wouldn't be too large and hopefully she will be able to open them. I need to look over what she emailed me in reference to what I need to send her. It is moving along and I am glad.

Overall, I think to build anything takes time and effort. I have the time and I am putting forth the effort.

Happy Thanksgiving All and have a wonderful day!

It is One of Those Times

Greetings all,

There really hasn't been much going on with Betty's Only. My personal life has been on a go, that's probably why I haven't done much with the company. One thing I have accomplished is the labels for the candles. The fragrance is on the label now and I have my business cards. I have already reformatted the card to use front and back. Other than that it has been the same old thing. I am still working with Tucan to design my brochure and order form. I just paid for it last week, I haven't sent the necessary pictures to complete them. I apologize for the delay. I think that is what I will work on now. Life happens and then what?

I will send the pictures now via email and not as an attachment so this can get done. It will work itself out. I know it will. I am my biggest problem.

http://www.zionsvillecandlecompany.com/

http://www.ourowncandlecompany.com/orderform/index.php

https://www.drewcandle.com/osCommerce/index.htm

Encouragement Comes from Where You Least Expect It

Today was somewhat a dramatic day. A car got stolen from my drive way with keys to the house on the key ring. Johnathan came over to change the locks for me. We hung out all day. He came into my candle room and started talking about how I have money just waiting to be made. That was crazy to me. I begin explaining that I have been making candles, but am not doing too well selling them. He said that the time now is to make candles and build inventory. I should have at least 1000 candles. At that point, the packaging should be right, and the process complete. Meaning, the website up and running (making sells), brochure, order form, professional photos, price list, and have done a couple of craft shows.

That entire conversation put much in perspective for me. I felt all warm and cozy inside. He also said that a beneficial part of my making candles is that I enjoy making them. I make them not to receive a profit. The profit will come later once the entire process is complete. I look forward to the growth and seeing how the company matures.

Thanks Johnathan, I really needed this encouragement and motivation. I am maturing and I am proud to be the owner and Creator of Betty's Only.

Thinking of My Process to Build Betty's Only

Betty's Only must have a professional image consisting of coordinating gift bags, labels, business cards, tissue paper, price list, order form, match books, packaging, and there are some other things too. Reorganizing and growth is a great process that takes time and precision.

As of today, Betty's Only has sold $27 + $10 + $5 + $10 + $55 is $107. $893 to go until $1000 before January 1, 2008. I can do it. It's just a matter of getting them out to the public.

I will have more information on how my process will actually go.

Things need to get done:

Brochure
Order Form
Gift Bags
Labels with type of candle
Professional pictures
Secured website