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How can I make my small business successful?

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Mel Shipman is a Certified Life Purpose Coach & Mindset Coach. With over seven years of experience, she specializes in helping women leaders and entrepreneurs achieve their goals by shifting their mindsets and self-limiting beliefs. Mel holds a BS in Biology from Bowling Green State University, two master’s degrees in Business Administration and Health Administration from Webster University, and is a doctoral candidate in Professional Coaching from The Monarch Business School Switzerland. She has also received her Life Purpose Coach Certification from the Rhema International Training Group and is credentialed through the Certified Coaches Alliance.

Mel Shipman

Certified Life Purpose Coach, Owner of NextLevel Life, LLC

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Make sure that you have a clear understanding of why you're creating your business. Every day you work your business is a day that your business lives—so, your business needs to breathe, and you are its air. That's why it's really important to have a true reason for what you're doing and creating.

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Will I be at a disadvantage if I don't have any formal education in design and custom furniture?

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Having a design or business education will definitely help you. Consider taking some classes online or at night. You could also "shadow" another custom design furniture business owner and try to learn some of the tricks of the trade and business basics from that person.

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Is it dangerous to make furniture in the same basement room as the furnace?

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If there is limited space, it is not a good idea. The humid conditions in basements means the furniture may be affected by wood rot and the garnish may not set correctly. if your basement does not have these conditions, your only concern should be whether you can move the furniture out of the basement without too much difficulty.

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Is there any school in RSA where I can learn furniture-making skills?

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Yes. The Tshwane University of Technology Arts Campus offers a course in Performing Arts Technology. This course is divided into many specializations, including Props and Decor, which actually teaches you a lot about the craft.

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Initially, I only want to sell home furniture. Do I have to take a design course?

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No, you don't, although learning design would be extremely helpful for you.

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I'm a furniture designer. Where can I share my professional portfolio?

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You can add your photos to Pinterest or Homify, but the best option would be to create a personal website or a page on Facebook/Instagram or similar and promote your personal page.

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