When I started Candles Of The Moon it was in the midst of the Pandemic, after being made redundant I started making candles and incenses to make an income and to help with my mental health at the time.
I invested my redundancy money (which wasn't much) It didn't go far. At the moment I live moth to month and whatever money I have left after updates and living costs goes straight back into my business, Its a juggling act between bills and stock. I never have enough to bulk buy wax and oils at a discount because I just don't make enough!
I cannot afford to get a business loan to acquire the equipment I need in order to grow my business. I make everything from scratch, labels, graphics etc. I would like to buy a professional printer to make my own professional labels instead of laboriously making them, cutting and sticking them all by hand.
I would also like to be able to buy the vessels I use in bulk so I can maintain the stock on the website so more stock is available to my customers and a steady flow of sales.
I have BIG dreams but a little bank balance! Between that and a chronic illness-its a struggle to keep going some days.
In a nutshell, having some labour saving equipment and access to larger quantities of raw materials would really help my small business thrive.
Thank you for your time!
Clare xx