How I Started my Business - Starting a Handmade Business

How I was able to start my own Handmade Business Selling Skincare Products Online. How to start selling online. Selling homemade skincare products. My business story.
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[@holliyargo]

We currently live in a mobile home as well. We call ours the rectangular living box. It’s an inexpensive roof over our heads while we pay off our 12 acres which will allow us to save money faster to build our forever home. Y’all are smart!

[@lashonyahutton148]

Congrats!

[@calturetube8970]

Wonder

[@miamia7949]

"I wanted to release a whole bunch of things at once"...this is so true! Thank you for addressing that

[@gakiikinoti4514]

I feel the same way

[@capricorndiva6310]

That's what I am doing too.

[@GenesisNavarro13]

Should have seen this video before. Now I have 2 huge boxes full of stuff with close expiration date. 😪😪

[@Itschanelletv]

Yup me to!

[@Sun_Flower667]

I know right.

[@keelywilliams104]

I’m so glad I found this because I’m like you in the sense where I get really passionate about something and what to do all these things and then (for me) I burn myself out. So my new mantra has been, “slow it down and things will work out better” and you literally said this. I’m wanting to start my own skin care business and am in the research and development phase before I start selling online.

[@TheLiaBird]

Thank you for saying it’s okay to open with a few really good things and slowly release things over time! A lot of people I talk to expect me to have a whole 3-5 product range for every skin issue when I open! I feel a lot better knowing that 2-3 is just fine for a start ☺️

[@osasedos7776]

I'm only planning on releasing 2 products and as time goes on I will increase bcos I've a lot of products idea. It's better to be known for 2 products that are really good than 5 that's not

[@Sun_Flower667]

Same

[@kaydgaf3431]

I have never heard of a mobile home until I watched this video. I have been researching about it & it literally helped me so much. THANK YOU TARA!!! Thank you so much for mentioning it.

[@zionnawalker9478]

do a video on how you bottle and package your items, or just a day in the life of a buissness owner

[@vickiedralin1316]

Yes please do.

[@happinesswatts]

Agreed.the really challenge some of us are scared if she can video would be nice. This is inspiring

[@myvillageherbs3523]

good it also my question?

[@tanyacollins6517]

So glad I came acrosd your video. Im 53 and have been making soaps for 7 Years i dont sell them as its for personal use, family and friends. Im only lately thinking of starting a small business. But extremely overwhelmed. I love your idea of start with one product. I get so overwhelmed with thinking i need tons of products but loved your advice. So now im going to focus on one product. Thanks hun for your wisdom. 💜

[@aliceamarie1884]

Omg thank you!! I’m so happy I found your channel ! I’m in the process of getting my business started and I am so grateful for the advice ❤️

[@angexchoo1249]

Loved that your tips were like good life and mindset tips about starting business that most people overlook or don’t mention! 🌸 Thank you!

[@941btown9]

Thank You for sharing TaraLee! God Bless You & You’re going to be extremely successful! I admire your drive & dedication to your dream/vision!

[@nickisbeautybar]

Omg the passionate and obsessive trait is so realllll....I will be up all night excited about doing it......I also think courage is another trait because scared money don’t make money......you have to put yourself out there not knowing if anyone would Like it

[@adriennecraig486]

What you said about releasing 1 or 2 products at a time has really blessed me. Thanks for your insight.

[@cloclodada3497]

I love how honest about your living situation and keep it real without make beliefs.

[@dandersohn]

Thank you so much for giving all of this info so graciously. This has helped me to start my small 4 piece cosmetics business. My Este Business is supporting it. My dream situation is that I work in a mom and pop herb store with a kitchen so making my products there. Feeling blessed!

[@thelazyorganizer_]

You have truly been heaven sent. I have learned so much from you.

[@gabriellecarter9983]

This video was really helpful Tara thank you for your honesty and transparency! I have been running my handmade jewellery business for a year now but have started to feel lost and your video has really helped me to feel ready to get back on track again so thank you!

[@letsaffirm9454]

I remember when you had 4k subscribers! Goshh you’ve come soooo far, and I am soooo proud of you!!! Brings soo much happiness to have been able to see you grow, and I’m glad you and your boyfriend are still together! 😃

[@melanie1050]

YOU WERE ON POINT WITH ALL OF YOUR TIPS...Prayers to you...You forgot the part about you being very generous thats where your blessings are coming from YOU DON'T MIND SHARING...

[@jacquelinenavarro5404]

Yes, because the universe is working for the people who are sharing.😇

[@manamichan100]

@Welcome's House your limiting beliefs and attempt to control someone’s words shows ungodly behavior… you can call it god, goddess, source of all creation, the divine, HOWEVER YOU GET THERE✨ stop feeling so entitled to your opinion as if it’s the only one! God would not want us being narcissistic so please open your heart to the idea of everyone connecting collectively to the LOVE of life. If your going through some troubles in life, remember to not take it out on others. Have a conversation with YOUR god

[@manamichan100]

@@jacquelinenavarro5404 your comment was beautiful and appreciated. Unfortunately many are not evolved enough to see love and add to it! Thank you for being you ✨🤍

[@kerryhorwitz1352]

Very good advice. So many people fail because they haven't realised how hard you must work or how difficult it is to sell someone something. They follow the "business school model", do a business plan with meaningless projections, take that to the bank and take out a huge loan. An expensive and dangerous loan. A sensible business plan I would strongly recommend, rooted in the advice you gave. Basically, a book of all your experience and findings. Don't borrow money, but save and grow slowly. This way you also learn your craft. So many businesses fail because the person knows nothing about the business they want to do. Sounds crazy, but watch those business type shows they have on TV. You will see people doing no research whatsoever. I recommend watching those shows as well. Well done on putting together such a sound set of advice. I wish your business all the very best. You deserve it.

[@jillianmyers6317]

I love the take it slowly advice ❤️ I'm a painter and my artist friend wanted to help me sell which wasn't really something I thought of much so when he said I had to create 10 paintings in a few months to do an art show I couldn't create a single piece. I bought all the canvases and then stared at them everyday lost lol.

[@nia.aleese]

I literally LOVE YOU please don’t ever stop!! You’re videos are AMAZING and they continue to be informative and professional! ❤️

[@yesandhusathsen6364]

When I make soap sometimes oils separate from soap.... what is the reason...

[@ve4043]

I love that you are so transparent with how you make your products‼️. Your a very awesome person!!!

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much! :)

[@fhabibvlogs6836]

@@TaraLeee Hi I want to start my business from UK tell me the very first thing do I need license or I have to test my products in Lab testing, I don't understand from where I have to Start?

[@valerialongoria]

I’m so happy you shared this with us❤️

[@ThePaintingStoof]

congrats on your success, and thanks for sharing your story! having your own business is a lot of work but i think it's definitely more rewarding! :) best wishes for you in 2020!

[@pdharper9424]

Thank you for the advice and encouragement!💜

[@moiraimuseofficial6477]

Ok 7mins in she was in my head. Lots of lots to one point. This lady is amazing. Well done on your business and sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed my video.

[@saibellekhaibah333]

I love that you start with stability

[@shellyb840]

I'm really glad I found your channel, you have soo much informative and useful info here

[@ryvysong]

Happy New Years!🥂 Wow!Love your home would never know. Thank you for everything.

[@TaraLeee]

Happy New Year to you too! & thank you for everything as well :)

[@QueenStarfire]

So proud of you Queen! Thankyou for this🎉

[@TessieDobey]

Welcome back, I hope you had a great holiday and happy new years to you and yours.

[@TaraLeee]

Thanks so much! Hope you had a great holiday and happy new year to you too :) Thanks for all your support!

[@mayraolson0226]

Im super happy i stumbled on your KZbin channel. I feel supported already thank GOD for these Videos i will try and watch as many as i can. I want to start my own business doing the same thing and it can get a bit overwhelming. You give me a sense of direction. Love it.

[@makeup_mannequinxo5256]

Hey Tara, I just want to thank you for sharing your experience with us all. I personally find your videos incredibly helpful as I'm on my own journey to starting up my own business. Although not the same type of cosmetics, I too make my own and starting a business can sometimes be quite overwhelming. I was wondering if you could do a video talking about how to create a product information file (PIF) & batch codes for products. I'm really stuck on this and have no one to help me. Keep up the amazing work and thank you so much for your help! :)

[@pammarr6217]

Love your passion! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@becomingdazhuniquefrance2615]

I’m so happy I found you girl and I appreciate you sharing everything with us💋👍🏾

[@2005SHERWIN]

Happy New Year Miss Tara. Nice to see you again.

[@jmccottry]

Im doing the same thing, I have handmade boric acid capsules for women who struggle with yeast infections and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) I'm excited to see where this journey takes me...😁

[@soniarose8623]

It will take you far (in a good way) I am thinking to do the same thing. So many women suffer with it God bless you and good luck

[@jmccottry]

@@soniarose8623 Thank you!❤

[@krystal2klear451]

This is something women need and don’t like to speak about. Good Luck

[@syahirahafiqah4616]

Omg i need those!!

[@athenaboughen7719]

Omg please send me your details babe I’d be interested in your products

[@BABYGIRL4U1]

Great informative video, I see why your boss really likes you. Congratulations on your achievements Xx

[@thesparrowsnest4795]

You are such a delight! I really appreciate watching your videos, they have helped me a lot! Thank you so much❤

[@KayDejaVu]

My coffee biz took about 2k to start. Good info. You have to keep with it and keep creating new ideas. Figure out what makes your service or product stand out.

[@lynn5991]

Do you have a physical location or sell online

[@ettaross8489]

Your video really helped me in my journey. Im in the process of doing a handmade product business as well. So thanks a bunch

[@adventureswiththechhivs3793]

your first tip on financial stability is great! less pressure to succeed bc you wouldn’t lose your house if you failed

[@kiara3486]

This video was really real & genuine, Thank you!! 💗💗

[@youngandmakingittv353]

Yayy I’ve been waiting for this!!!!

[@TaraLeee]

glad you liked :)

[@saraibrahimi7948]

You so kind because you sharing your ideas that’s really nice

[@artistiquetia6404]

Great advice!!!! My shop opens in October 1 and I'm starting with my handmade copper jewelry collection.

[@nonamelol6939]

Omg I was waiting for this for so long yay.

[@JShaNee]

Thank you for sharing! I love your videos. These tips are extremely helpful!

[@kcnaturals9295]

The only person that is excited and really supports me in my business that I will be launching soon Is my dad and I am so glad that at least one person in my family supports me because it helps to have someone believe in you ❤️

[@Iamlatesha12]

happy new year , i truly love your videos and advice thank you for being so helpful

[@safisheka8024]

Much thanks for this big gift This is one my dream and I really didn't know from where to start

[@marciamullich2823]

Hi Taralee Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm from Brazil and I just wish to hear what you said in your video 30 years ago. But I know it's never to late to learn. I wish you the best for you personaly and your bussiness.

[@nqobilemdlovu3283]

I really needed this... Thanks alot.

[@VickandK324]

Thank you hun! Appreciate this advice

[@sonicamy4518]

Tara Lee, your right startup for a business is very much an individual thing. I am a retired nurse. I retired at the age of 48. I could do that because I'd saved some money over the years and I had at that point also knew what I wanted to do 5 years before I retired and had been developing products during that time. Business start up is expensive.( If you have nothing) plan on between 2500$ to 8500$ and that is being selective in what you buy and having a written business plan. Having a written business plan is the single most important piece of development you need to have! It keeps you focused and on track of what you need to do. I suggest this is where you should start. Mine personally was 23 pages. It will broaden as your business develops. Always keep a copy of it in case you need it for the bank, the insurance company, etc. I also want to say have confidence in yourself, you can do it no matter what business you choose. Also pick a person to have your back. Hopefully it's your significant other, otherwise your best friend or family member. They will keep you steady when you feel unsure. Tara did an amazing job on this video!

[@Mother_Earth777]

Love this video worth watching!❤❤❤❤Im glad it was recommended.... congratulations 💫💫💫😘

[@islandersme9538]

Hi, i’m really grateful to you, I’m on the process of starting my own business too!!!❤️

[@TaraLeee]

aww thanks! I'm grateful for you as well :) Best of luck with your business

[@duyagaston3371]

islander sme goood luck :)))

[@amrutakadam614]

good luck

[@airair3435]

Me too

[@meetalijain81]

All the best starting your business.

[@ksilentasmr8379]

Great advices!! So glad I found your channel.. this is just what I was looking for!

[@annaswanson5903]

Happy New Years !🎆 thanks for sharing

[@larasoohon207]

Hi I really appreciate your advice and love all the products you do.

[@kaitlynortiz7985]

I love your videos. You’re so helpful 💕

[@jessicagil4664]

Thank you for sharing your experience 😊

[@akshayaarts4364]

Great.Thanks for valuable inputs.Inspiring.

[@khanyisacandles8193]

This is beautiful, truthful content. Thank you

[@TaraLeee]

Thank you!!😊

[@teresawilson3823]

Thank you for sharing! Love all the information❤❤❤ Awesome job! Will be starting business soon!

[@TaraLeee]

So glad you enjoyed :) Good luck with your business!

[@teresawilson3823]

@@TaraLeee Thank you!❤

[@AnabellaStevens]

this is sooooo interesting!! love this

[@zimgirltries_]

Thank you so much, this really helped a lot ❤️🌸

[@curlyheadrenae8526]

I’m an 18 year old and I want to do the same thing you are this video helps a lot I’m saving for college 😊

[@bellad8764]

omg that's great! How are things doing!!!?

[@curlyheadrenae8526]

@@bellad8764 things I going pretty decent actually I have my own website now and Instagram it’s called luxure kre you can just type it into google :D

[@simonmkongwa3262]

@@curlyheadrenae8526 hi there, I took time to visit your website; looks great. Basically, am out here helping my little sister(16yr) start up her beauty product,and we have no idea where to start. Any tip?

[@Mary10.10]

Wow, Yes. You are right. Any business has different methods. I do part time handmade business. I just started with cheap tools and I didn't have proper equipment or machine.

[@yayasscrubs6829]

I'm currently also looking to start my own scrub business! Thank you so much!

[@kayhussein6863]

I have a strong mixer with a secret item added for hair growth and stop hair falling and dry hair, even make people relax and sleep well, tried by many of my family members it works fast and well for them and they all suggested to me to make a business with this mixer but I am 2 lazy , beside I am not social and this is a big problem for marketing the business. thank you for this useful video wish you all the success.

[@robertolira9843]

Great videos, just starting my skincare business and have learned from you on some grounds. x

[@Misana]

Appreciate this!

[@carolynj6144]

I'm really glad I found your channel. I have been looking for an inspiring KZbinr besides Fatima Francesa and you are awesome! Definitely will be following you and your business!

[@marquitabrooks73]

Carolyn J ooohhh heyyyyy I love Fatima!!! And this randomly popped on my feed too!

[@UFOCrochet]

Thank you for sharing!

[@hayd7371]

Very impressed with your entrepreneurialism!

[@aliyahdixon9171]

Loved your video. Very informative. Thank you

[@samcedardirampatun1086]

i just recently jump in here in your youtube channel. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge you are an inspiration to business woman enthusiast. God bless and More power.

[@addiebrown4516]

Thank you so much. Your channel has helped me during this pandemic. Keep up the great work. 🧡💙💛💚❤💜🧡💙💛💚❤💜

[@poeticnation6251]

TaraLee This was very helpful - Thank you for sharing the knowledge that you've learned in your entrepreneur endeavors - I truly appreciate it (I just joined your channel fam).

[@jillianhaley993]

Very informative! Kinda the steps I'm taking with mine too. Still have a full time job but side hustle atm

[@mayg9197]

Thank you for sharing this, i am now studying and doing my own research on soap and candle making aside from my hobby which is baking/cooking. I love candles and i use them often and formulating your own soap is amazing.

[@DeanWilson]

Great video and fantastic information for anyone wanting to start their own business.

[@teklahenakin3994]

Thanks for sharing this one. You are wonderful

[@annamalaika3821]

Hi. You are just who I wanted to listen to. Thank you very much.

[@indiglojypsy3351]

Thank you this was incredibly helpful. ❤

[@sheilajoseph3786]

Hi I really want to thank you for all you share and put out. I have learned so much from you.

[@racho492]

Thankyou this was so helpful !!

[@omanprincess391]

Thank for this video I'm trying to start my own products soon just that i don't know how to go about it but this video has really help,like you said one should take thing slow and do it bit by bit

[@PrincessLopez]

Thank you for your insight.

[@MelindaMelinda721]

Hey there. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It takes money to make money. Way to go. Let me check out your items so that I can support your business.

[@luckycee5892]

Very inspiring. Wish you all the luck in the world.

[@shaiska]

hi.happy new year! awesome video!

[@GodlywoodGirl]

💯

[@terihiggins263]

Your explanation are extremely well!! Know I get it so thanks for that been watching a few and know it get it all. Keep doing this your amazing.💯✌❤✌💜✌💙

[@falaqkhan9851]

You are so sweet and honest...

[@jenniedwomoh6399]

you are my inspiration love you lee 😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@prestonheck]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It helps give insight and put people on the right path, 🐜

[@TaraLeee]

so happy you enjoyed :)

[@oliviataylor6441]

I really appreciate your videos

[@rajgaurav7146]

Great inspirational product with label

[@crownmeessentialqueen]

Thanks for this very informative video!