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Shondra M. Smith
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Shondra M. Smith's Discussions
Startup Expenses
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I've been very busy formulating & re-formulating my products to get them just right & have tested them with family & friends over the course of a year or so. Some have been asking how…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nashonta M Jul 12, 2011.
Lotion Problem
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I have been using the same formula for my lotion. I just had to dump 3 batches today (over 200 oz & I can't afford any more failed batches). Once I mix my oil & water together, it separates.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Teri Lang Patterson Sep 5, 2011.
New with many questions....
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope that everyone's holiday season went well. I have taken a break from making products for a while due to the move, working and going to college full-time with a family.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shondra M. Smith Jan 6, 2010.
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Teri Lang Patterson replied to the discussion 'Lotion Problem'"Agreed...sometimes the temp isn't high enough when you add the water. DON"T throw. It's fine...just cook the mix till it's bubbling...then remix."
Shondra M. Smith posted a status""Like" me on FB http://ning.it/rcfeln & "Follow me on Twitter @BodyTemptationz!!"
Nashonta M replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Hello Shonda if you purchase your blank labels from online labels then they have a software on there website you can use,depending on how much you spend you have the opportunity of using the software free anywhere for 1-6 months for free(see…"
Julie Weghorn replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Hi Shondra - we get our bottles from SKS-bottle.com, MidwestBottles.com and FruendContainer.com
AND, as a side note: if you ever need a small run of labels printed, labelsbythesheet.com ROCKS Wehn we need 300 or more, we always go with…"
Shondra M. Smith replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Hi Nashonta & thanks for your input. I plan to do it out of my home. I already have my logo & I want to print my own labels also. What program do you use for making your labels? I have a couple of products that I'm starting off with…"
Nashonta M replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Hello Shonda, I am not sure if you plan on opening a retail store or if this is somthing that you plan to do out of your home. When I was in the begining stages of my business, I originally wanted a retail store but found out it would be very…"
Shondra M. Smith replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Thanks again Julie for your valuable input, I really do appreciate it."
Julie Weghorn replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Hi Shondra - I did my business plan last Fall. :-> Those are what I thought of off the top of my head. The other thing I thought of today - that people often forget to include in marketing #s - is $$ for sinage. Whether…"
Shondra M. Smith replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Thanks Julie...I totally forgot about those..."
Shondra M. Smith replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Thanks dM for your great advice...I have placed marketing & employee/contractor on the expense list also...The list is getting longer but at least I know what I'm up against....Plan, Plan & then Plan so more!!!"
Julie Weghorn replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"rent, utilities, lab testing for hydrous products, taxes, owner's draw"
dM, CEO replied to the discussion 'Startup Expenses'"Shondra,
Thank you for sharing your progress. You have a super list there, and it looks like from the big picture, you haven't missed anything. You are very wise to create a plan for your business before you dive in. One thing I don't see…"
Shondra M. Smith posted a discussionStartup Expenses
I've been very busy formulating & re-formulating my products to get them just right & have tested them with family & friends over the course of a year or so. Some have been asking how & when they can purchase the products, but I want to have a plan before I dive into the business part. I've done the research and been in the process of writing a plan for the business. I'm almost finished, but I'm having a problem coming up with what is required to get started (startup expenses).…See More
Kendra S. Williams left a comment for Shondra M. Smith"Hello Shondra thanks for adding me as a friend!!"
Arricka Harrison replied to the discussion 'Lotion Problem'"It sounds like your temperature was too low. Don't throw it out, next time just heat it up and it should emulsify."
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- At 1:42pm on June 13, 2011, Kendra S. Williams said…
- Hello Shondra thanks for adding me as a friend!!
- At 12:08am on June 13, 2011,
Melissa Love said… - Thanks for adding me as a friends.
- At 1:24pm on June 12, 2011,
Tieast Smith said… - Thanks for friending me.
- At 3:14pm on September 8, 2010,
Sophia President said… - Shondra, thank you for adding me to your list of friends!
- At 5:34pm on September 6, 2010,
Dannette Evans said… - Hey Shondra, thanks for adding me to your friends list. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
- At 3:53pm on May 11, 2010,
Irradiance said…
- My apologies for taking so long to respond to your friend request. I have let myself get in the way of progress and now it is time for me to manifest my dreams. I am new to the bath and body world, but am so interested in learning as much as I can. Please do keep in contact and maybe we can teach one another. Thank you. Be well.
- At 12:20pm on March 18, 2010,
Valana Minerals® - Valerie R. said… - Thanks for adding me to your friends list and welcome to IBN.
- At 1:19pm on January 6, 2010,
OnlineLabels.com - Matt Hamilton said… - Thanks for adding us to your friends list Shondra. Please let me know if you have any questions about labels or labeling.
Thanks,
Matt Hamilton
OnlineLabels.com
- At 12:04pm on January 4, 2010,
Shere'e Edwards said… - Hey Shondra nice to see you..... can't wait to try your products :)
- At 4:48pm on December 27, 2009, dM, CEO said…
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