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TGIF! Any wins to celebrate this week?

Sean — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:56:48 GMT

Hey everyone! Hope y'all are hanging in there! I'm sure things have been a little crazy between running a business during a pandemic and election season!

I just wanted to check in and say hi, as well as create some space for anyone that wants to celebrate a recent win with the group.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! 😀

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PoesApothecary — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:56:30 GMT

Been pretty slow for me tbh. Just trying to keep things moving. Best wishes to all

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SquishyFace — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 15:28:27 GMT

Thanks for this post! It’s so tough running a small business during this pandemic. I launched my homemade dog treat biz in June 2019, so I was just heating up. It I’m more fortunate than other businesses so I can’t complain.

A small win this week: my neighborhood in Chicago (Andersonville) thrives from a lot of small businesses. The chamber works to promote them and connect biz owners. This week they released their weekly enews and my current promotion was featured front and center. It was a great feeling to see my hard work not only included but highlighted. so, yay.

**The promotion btw is a holiday collection of 3 bags of all-natural dog treats for $35, and it’s called: The Buddy Bunch as a tribute to The Brady Bunch.

- Ron

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hgl_PLLC — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:59:33 GMT

You all will likely not enjoy my win, but my win last week was hearing our Governor's 4 week restrictions on activities due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

My salon co-owner and myself are working in our open loft salon space 1:1 since reopening because we knew it would be safer to do so. Working apart and seeing less clients per day is definitely less prosperous and we are struggling to keep our doors open. Even so, neither one of us wants to get COVID or be a possible spreader of the virus due to being selfish by seeing as many clients as possible. A strange way to be in a capitalist country but we are glad that all we had to do yesterday was send out newsletters letting our clients know that it's business as usual for us at our salon, with the current restrictions.

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Sean — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:13:33 GMT

Glad to hear from you and hope things pick up soon! Holiday season is upon us and your soaps look amazing! 🤞

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Sean — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:12:50 GMT

That's awesome, and love the play on words there! @Tom I think Odin might need these treats. 😉

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Sean — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:15:11 GMT

We're rooting for you, and glad to hear you've been able to stay open and safe during these crazy times! Sending good vibes your way! 👐

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Tom — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:52:07 GMT

Aw shucks, this is amazing — I couldn't resist! Order placed for The Buddy Bunch on behalf of Odin.😂 Well played, @Sean and @SquishyFace!

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PoesApothecary — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:13:15 GMT

Thanks. I’m sure things will come out alright. Had a flood at home so my entire downstairs is now lost to me for several weeks. Haha. 2020 has no chill.

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SquishyFace — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:04:04 GMT

You are amazing! Thank you SO MUCH!!! I’m thrilled and can’t wait for Odin to try our treats!! Thank you! - Ron

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SquishyFace — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:08:21 GMT

You are totally doing the right thing, so thank you. I’ve had several friends get this virus - it is not to be played with. It’s tough but it’s also temporary. Stay positive (no pun intended). We WILL get through this. You got this.

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millenniumse — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:03:10 GMT

Nothing too much for me this week so far. Still working on sales though, staying positive! 🙂

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Tom — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:35:31 GMT

Right on, @millenniumse — some weeks are like that. Keep on pushing! Sending positive vibes your way. 📈

we aren't in lockdown!Re: TGIF! Any wins to celebrate this week?

EclecticHair — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:49:27 GMT

the state is in a 2 week lockdown but hair salons are now considered safe so we are open!!!! yeah for being super paranoid and soaking everything in sterilizer between every client!

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hgl_PLLC — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:46:56 GMT

What State are you in? I am in WA and we have been open since mid-June. Our salon stayed at 25% capacity this whole time, so our recent 4-week restrictions don't affect our business.

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EclecticHair — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:01:33 GMT

i am in oregon and we have been open since may 15th, gov just put the state into a 2 week lockdown, restaurants, bars, gyms etc but allowed salons to remain open. probably because we practically bathe in sterilizer and cover every surface with it!!! state has rather harsh rules regarding salon operation and as i told 1 client who refused to wear a mask "you aren't worth me losing my license over"! it's only me really and have been working full on since. only thing i can't do is teach belly dance 2 nights a week but looking forward to getting back to that... need the release!!!

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Hamingjure — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:13:16 GMT

I'm in upstate NY. My shop is in a mall. I'm not doing too bad. We're not in lock down as of yet. I have the advantage of being the only pagan supply store in my area, so I get most of the business. The one statement I hear, and it makes me feel good is when customers say they are so happy that I am here, and open. I hear that at least once or twice a week.

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hgl_PLLC — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:51:25 GMT

Yes, all the soaking of the tolls and supplies!

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Tom — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:40:15 GMT

I feel this. Especially for the businesses in my neighborhood who have found a way to stay open safely, I'm genuinely thrilled to see them and learn how they're doing. And for the restaurants still pushing though, I make an effort to tip higher than I did pre COVID. It doesn't fix everything though I'm hopeful that all of the smaller acts of kindness add up.

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Tom — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:18:09 GMT

Hey hey @SquishyFace and @Sean — Odin is certainly winning this weekend! Look what just arrived... (love the packaging and appreciate the handwritten note ❤️️).

(view in My Videos)

He's started in on the Apple Buddies and Roddick's Red Rockets and he LOVES them! I'll for sure be recommending these as great gift ideas to fellow dog lovers in my orbit.

Wishing everyone a great weekend,

Tom