Comments on: Escaping to set up my own vintage homeware business

By: Rehmat Ullah

Rehmat Ullah — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:02:00 +0000

such an encouraging article for every body who want to do something good and effective for his life change.i am thinking to start Homeware Shopping services by linking it to the web.

By: Clio Wood

Clio Wood — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:58:19 +0000

Hi Sarah, Great that you found my story helpful! I guess everyone goes down a slightly different route of setting up their own business. Presence in social media is essential, Twitter, FB page or blog etc, but whether or not you have it well-established before you start production is up to you. You definitely need to be working on it, but I wouldn’t let it hold up production if it’s not mature yet. Just keep communicating with your followers via any of these channels and you’ll build up a presence in time.

Hope that helps and I’ll drop you an email directly so you can get in touch if you have any other questions!
Best,
Clio

By: sarah

sarah — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 08:24:52 +0000

Hi Clio,

Thank you for this article, it really resonates for me it sounds as though we have gone down a very similar path. I am in the first stages of starting up a textile focused homewares line, with a view to move toward lighting, repurposed furniture and pet accessories in the future. If you have any other advise, I’d love to pick your brain? I guess one big question I have is whether you feel a virtual presence (blog etc.) is imperative before starting production?

Cheers,

Sarah

By: Candice

Candice — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:25:12 +0000

Hi Clio
I loved reading your story & I feel so inspired right now!I’ve been trying to work up the courage to leave my 9-5 & set up a design/home wares company but I feel stuck with how to start. Any advice on just taking that first step to get out of the Rut? I need to stop thinking & start doing!

Keep up the amazing work
Candice

By: Clio Wood

Clio Wood — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:18:21 +0000

Hi Claudette,

Thanks for the message! Looks exciting – shall we talk offline?
You can message me privately through my Etsy page, http://www.cliothemuse.etsy.com, on Twitter @cliowood or through my About Me page http://about.me/cliowood.

Best,
Clio

By: Clio Wood

Clio Wood — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:36:58 +0000

Thank you! Slowly, slowly, but getting there and this is definitely the right thing to do for me.

Clio

By: Claudette Dudley

Claudette Dudley — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:16:37 +0000

Hi Clio,

Love your site, now this might be a bit last minute but the charity I volunter for is have a ChariTEA at Paradise Gastro pub this Saturday
12-4pm, having afternoon tea, band, jewellery – Would you be interested in having a stall? They hold Vintage fairs there on a regular basis – https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/416754035014174/
I only live at Surrey Quays so could drop off some information and contacts for you
Thanks

By: Florence Snell

Florence Snell — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:14:19 +0000

Hi,

Clio, this is awesome! I’m so glad things are going so well, it looks really exciting.

Hope you are well,

Florence