how to start a small business from your bedroom // debunking starting a small biz myths

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Here's how you can start you first small business from the comfort of your own bedroom, hope you enjoy!
For business inquiries: [e-mail]
P.O. Box
Monica Razak
330 Washington Street
PMB 148
Hoboken, NJ 07030
~SOCIALS~
Personal accounts:
IG: @monicarazak
TikTok: @monicarazak
For my small business:
IG: @monicascollective
TikTok: @monicascollective
~SHOP~
My Shop (Official): monicascollect...
My Shop (Etsy): www.etsy.com/s...
Shop my Amazon storefront (most pop-up shop and crafting materials are linked here): www.amazon.com...
Other products mentioned (some are aff links):
Makesy Wax melter: bit.ly/3RNouOl
Makesy candle vessels 12oz: bit.ly/3LAjrgt
Makesy candle vessels 8oz: bit.ly/44X3JCY
Makesy candle vessels 2.5oz: bit.ly/49OoHY
Standing desk: amzn.to/49of0Qe
Hay Crates: www.kqzyfj.com...
My favorite brands/suppliers:
Magic Mind: www.magicmind.... (use code 'MONICAR20')
ThredUp: www.thredup.co...
Mood Fabrics: www.awin1.com/...
Makesy: makesy.com/?rf...
Vertical Ledge: verticalledge....
VineVida: vinevida.com
Inventora for inventory management: inventora.com/...
~MUSIC~
Epidemic Sound referral link: www.epidemicso...
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[@elizabethm8610]

All i can say is, take care of your mental health.. I've come to realise i do better when im okay. Once i find myself depressed, i realise after the week has ended that i havent been getting out of bed and I've done nothing. Anything that takes away from you, get rid of it as soon as you can. Take care of your mental health ❤ Thank you for this video

[@colormeglucose]

i just started a small business and watching videos from you and some other small business guru's have really helped me get us going! Thanks for putting these out here in the crafting universe!!

[@rosewatchman7273]

Hi Monic, it's been awhile since I've watched your channel. I did miss you but I'm glad I dropped in for a short clip. My small business is still thriving, I love it, thank you for your support. I love all your encouraging words and sharing your experience 😊

[@Vintage_Papers_and_More]

Yes 🎉 just get started ❤❤ businesses go through growth and changes over time. Embrace it ❤

[@teriferguson6809]

I have binge watched all of your videos while creating my small business! You are so motivating and help me smash my insecurities about starting!! Thank you ❤

[@naomia.medina1071]

I will and I can do it!!! Thank you Monica. Who would've thought that you felt like this about yourself. And now look at you giving advice to those of us who are in that same situation. I'm speaking for myself. I'm an introvert, but am working my way out of it...at least when I need to. Thank You so much for this valuable information. I love you very much and I pray that everything goes will for you in all you do. God bless you.

[@bravezoom]

I did start every small business in the past and have more plans in the future . the video help a lot thanks for the tip of strength ..

[@SnowflyStudio]

My bedroom is a storage room with no window and we have no living room, I use half the kitchen

[@itsmejada]

Thanks for making this video it definitely helped me feel better about starting my business even though it feels scary I definitely want to give my business a shot !

[@lindasorna63]

Thank you for sharing! This will benefit a lot of e-commerce sellers that are starting out and it is a very empowering message!

[@sandraprice5204]

Thank you 😊 Enjoy this video very much. Great ideas 💡 I look forward in trying to start my own business 😊. Blessings to you ❤

[@christinaweinmangeriatrics1689]

Hi Monica I just found your channel and I’m starting my own business and I’m binging videos about that from you and some other creators. I’m going to launch in 6-8 months. It has taken me a few years to build up to be ready to launch. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.❤

[@FamilyRitsmaInNetherlands]

Hi Monica. I'm a new subscriber. I'm glad I've found your channel. I want to start a small business. I love sewing bags, scrunchy, and pouches. It's my hobby actually, I'm already complete with machines and now I'm thinking of selling my handmade bags also. ❤

[@monicarazak]

go for it!! I started with selling scrunchies in 2019. it's never too late to start your small biz:)

[@MyBohoChicStyle]

Monica this video was awesome! Thank you for taking the time to encourage other small biz owners like myself! I would actually love it if you did more of these informative talks. It’s hard to get started, and sometimes it gets hard to keep going! Videos like this give many of us the courage and hope to continue on! Hugs!! Tina in NC 🩷🌷

[@genlenbeauty]

I started my business around the same time! I dont know you but I was born near Hoboken so we are jersey girls! Proud of you and keep it up!

[@monicarazak]

yay jersey girls:) thanks so much!

[@RonieMccarter]

Hi Monica I admire you so much and your products that you make. Actually I had interest in your channel because I wanted to make candles, scrunchies, I wanted to start my own clothing line make stickers and you are doing it all. I also tried to sell easter baskets 2 yrs ago at a flee market and I guess I didn’t plan it well. No one showed up and I had to pay to use the spot and I ended up giving the baskets away to kids in the neighborhood. Anyway I wanted to know how you got started with candles because you actually are confident in making your candles and you do it with ease. I actually paid for a class doing candy bouquets and made a couple of them but I need to tweek it because of the size of the bouquets the packaging and shipping would be too expensive and I need to take product photos to put on a website. It’s so overwhelming because I can’t afford it right now. I feel like candles would be more affordable for me right now but I don’t know how to start. I bought a kit from Amazon and it was a disaster but I still want to do candles because I think they would be cheaper to ship and package I just need to learn how to mix fragrances I guess. What would your suggestion be to get started with candles?

[@kstock8271]

Thank you for this, really got discouraged this week, like I'm crazy...why am I trying to do this on top of a full time job and having a toddler?!

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, so fascinating

[@gggirl9528]

Hi Monica.. Thanks for the info.. i love your vibe..

[@alunanfatimah]

I love this, thank you for sharing this Monica 😊

[@ThekocholateJournalist]

Thank you for sharing this Monica!!

[@patriciaharris9546]

Thanks for the info Monica

[@one_smol_duck]

The advice in this video is aimed toward people who are very early in their small business journey. You should not be working with a 3PL until you've gotten something off the ground and are starting to scale up operations. Don't take advantage of your audience for ad money.

[@sabrinasmalley5093]

Apparently you don’t know Monica and her KZbin channel, watch more before you make a negative comment.

[@AdventuresWithV]

Im running into the lack of space issue right now 😂 Im not even selling alot of items but man, pet beds take up alot of space

[@susanpepper1671]

😊 lots of squishy, pouffy things. I can only imagine.

[@AnjeySalvator]

Thank you for this

[@AnjeySalvator]

how did you learn how to make candles?

[@princessroleena2762]

I'm so late to this video 😔 but one question I have as an aspiring sma- MICRO business (lol), did you need to get a permit or license to do markets and/or pop-up shops? Great video, your videos always brings me some kind of warm and encouragement❤

[@monicarazak]

in most cases you don't need a permit or license unless if you're a food vendor!

[@princessroleena2762]

@@monicarazak Oh my goodness, thank you so much! I was trying to do research so I can make sure I don't do anything illegal by accident and I got to still confused 😅 Thank you so much once again for responding and giving me insight 💖🙏🏾

[@SkS13003]

how to find online/local community or support group? when i google it, it just shows small business bureau and it's filled with ppl trying to sell their services!

[@Malekfahad420]

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