You made it! Welcome to Squareโs togetHER community ๐
Our purpose is for you to find connection, advice, encouragement, and community with fellow women in business and allies. This community is built for and by you, so make it your own.
First step: Introduce yourself in this thread! We want to get to know each and everyone one of you here. Stuck on how you should introduce yourself to other lady bosses? Here are some things to cover: Tell us who you are, what youโre working on and what type of business you own. If you have an online store, feel free to share with the group!
Our guiding principles
We all want productive, friendly conversation propelling us forward. Keep these in mind when posting:
Canโt wait to see your posts and celebrate you! ๐
๐๐๐๐ @Caty - excited to have you here as well!
Hi, I'm Shawn and I'm looking forward to being a part of the group.
Welcome @Silverfox! What kind of business do you have?
I own a rage room
Hi there! I'm Sarah and I do upcycled home decor. I make coasters from recycled tiles and a variety of materials and designs, including beer labels, wine labels, citrus crate labels, and other vintage art. I have had my handmade business for 9 years and I have had my Square since day 1. Looking forward to chatting with you ladies and learning about your businesses and talking about festivals and places where we are selling, good craft/art shows to look out for, and learning from eachother!
Hi @sj12 - Thanks for sharing about your business and posting the other thread about favorite craft fairs/art shows! It looks like you're based on the West Coast? Do you have a favorite show that you go to currently?
Yes I'm based in Southern California. My favorite regular show in this region is Palm Springs Village Fest. It's every Thursday and they close down the streets in the downtown for like 200+ vendors of handmade art. There's also an International Food Court with lots of different street food vendors.
Hi! My name is Chien-Li; I make GWiMs (Grow With (i) Me pants and baby booties. Iโm in The Bay. Iโm also a mom of 3, I currently sell in a brick and mortar, craft shows and my page on FB. Iโm trying to find time to set up a website, but there just doesnโt seem like thereโs enough time in the day to do it all. Thanks for having me!
Hi there I have a friend in the Bay area who is looking for new clients. She is fab and does all of this and social media stuff too. her name is Jackie Strano. I can give her phone no if you are interested! my phone is [Personal Information Redacted]. I am happy to connect you both.
๐ @wordhandsewn - I love this idea of "grow with me" pants. It sounds so cute and practical!
Setting up a website can be tough, but like it's soooo worth it once set up ๐
My name is Jana. I live in the Bay area but born and raied in LA and my business is still in LA. I love and support this community of women and am honored to be a part of anything positive and uplifting for us. I love dogs, I have a little guy named Buddy Vanderpump for obvious reasons in case you all know about Lisa's rescue. I love to travel but do not get to much due to working so much. I am a blessed human. I live in gratitude and love.
Much love and gratitute to you @alistpartystaff! I can't wait to hear more about your business and Buddy ๐
Do you have staff helping you out with your business in LA while you're up in the Bay Area? That's certainly not a short commute!
Love your vibe!!! I'm an animal lover as well. I just lost my sidekick chocolate lab, so down to 4 dogs. Love each nad every one!!!!
Hi my name is Dorisicia CEO of A Womans Therapy LLC. My company sell hair extensions and wigs.
Welcome @awomanstherapy - Do you have any bestselling products? Are you leveraging any types of marketing that you've found particularly successful?
Thanks for the invite. I am Sheryl Baba, a 30 year veteran of the beaut industry and owner of SBaba Skincare on Cape cod, MA.
My specialty is Transitional Skincare Therapies for women growing in experience!
https://www.facebook.com/Imtheestheticianyouvebeenlookingfor/
https://www.sbabaskincare.com/
Of course, @SBabaSkincare! Being based on Cape Cod, do you find your business has more customers seasonally or are you busy all year round? Congrats for 30 years in the beauty industry!
Hi Katie, I am fortunate to be busy yearround. But my biz does tick up when my Snowbirds come home from FL!
I will have to check you out next time I go to the Cape. Do you have an IG? I like "women growing in experience."
Hi everyone,
My name is Karyn and I am the owner and director of The Dance Network, a dance and fitness studio in Santa Barbara, CA. I am so excited that this new community is being formed!
Hi @thedancenetwork - Does your studio specialize in any type of dance? I took ballet when I was young (as did many other young girls). It was pretty short lived, but I still enjoyed it!
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