Making Your Next Event Beautiful - Lemon Truffle Designs

Team Subkit -

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in floristry but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Amna Rather, creative director, and owner of Lemon Truffle Designs, located in Mississauga, ON, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Lemon Truffle Designs is a boutique event and floral design studio based out of Mississauga, Ontario, in Canada. We specialize in event design, decor, and floral services and have been producing stunning weddings and events since 2011.

Tell us about yourself

For as long as I can remember, I have always been a creator. I am decidedly right-brained: expressive, emotive, and intuitive with love for art and music. So naturally, I pursued an education in the Arts and obtained my Bachelor's degree in Design.

I am a Professional Designer, a CIFD Certified Floral Designer, and a WPIC Certified Wedding Planner. Seeing all the hard work planned over months come to life gives me energy, and seeing my couple's happy faces pushes me to do even better! I love working and interacting with my clients. They are my motivation each day as I am responsible for such an important day of their lives.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

One of my biggest accomplishments is gaining the confidence over the years to build the brand I have always wanted and do the work I have always dreamed about. Working with clients who share a similar aesthetic and vision as mine is always a treat! Also, being able to move into my own office & warehouse space after working many years from home was a big accomplishment for me.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Having to make tough decisions on your own, dealing with the unknown (hello COVID!), working 24/7 some days, and learning to delegate.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Be positive and patient in the first few years.
  2. Try to gain some experience working in the industry to gain confidence. Have a mentor in the industry who can guide you.
  3. Don't give up! Even if it seems tough initially, keep at it, and you will see success.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: http://www.lemontruffle.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lemontruffledesignsinc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemontruffledesigns/

If you like what you've read here and have your own story as a solopreneur that you'd like to share, then email community@subkit.com; we'd love to feature your journey on these pages.

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