For this customer story, we got to hear from Kate. Kate is the owner of Scentsoholic by Kate and if you hadn’t guessed, it’s definitely a business for those addicted to all things that smell amazing. In this piece, we explore how Kate started her small business and how far she has come over the last few weeks.
Kate started her small business only four weeks ago, she started by selling stunning handmade scented candles. She researched what was needed to do this, such as insurance, looking for a business name and which fragrances to explore. She opened a page on social media and began to invite her friends and family to the page. The response she received was amazing, selling over 40 candles in such a small time. Kate runs Scentsoholic by Kate alongside her full-time job. She didn’t think it would be possible for it to take off how it has! She makes candles for people and as gifts so each one is handmade to order. Kate noticed that a lot of people were making wax melts but not really candles, so she decided to give it a go after testing them herself at home before.
So what propelled Kate into this newfound craft? She was bought a candle making set from ourselves here at Supplies for Candles and decided to give it a go. She ended up giving one of her homemade candles to a relative who then suggested that they are so good that she should definitely make them and sell them. To start selling as a business, Kate needed to come up with a name. She decided that she wanted a business name that stood out and a logo that replicates what she looks like. Scentsoholic by Kate is for those who love scented candles just like her and her logo definitely reflects who she is!
So how does someone who loves scents so much choose which fragrances to use in her candles? Kate told us that she chooses them on the basis of being different, she likes to use scents that you wouldn’t usually expect to buy, which means she often opts for aromatherapy style scents instead of the usual replicates of perfumes or dupes.
Kates words of advice to those starting out their candle businesses? Research to the max. Watch youtube videos on how to make them and test them yourself before selling to make sure the product is right!
Want to see Kate’s social media for yourself, find her on Instagram.
You’ll also find her on Facebook by searching for Scentsoholic by Kate.