Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Zoe Schoon & Jemma Chambler, owners of Pink Spaghetti, located in Yeovil, Somerset, UK.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Pink Spaghetti is a national Virtual PA franchise, and we, along with several other Franchisees, provide support for other businesses and private individuals in the South West of England. Our customers range from Designers, HR professionals, Business Coaches, and Medical Professionals to private individuals, Foragers, Photographers, and Fashion stylists. We basically help busy people in their personal and professional lives!
Tell us about yourself
Jemma's background is as a private PA within the National Health Service, where she worked for a surgeon. Zoe moved from London, where she worked in PR in the theatre and arts world. We both wanted to work from home and wanted to combine our various backgrounds to offer support to private individuals and local businesses. Pink Spaghetti was the obvious choice for us as they provided training and full business support as we set ourselves up. They offer ongoing training still now, so we are always learning new stuff!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Starting a business that is thriving, despite launching just a month before the first lockdown. We have the most lovely clients - we enjoy the variety of our work, knowing that we're an important part of people's professional and private lives.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
No one tells you that you have to run your business as well as work in it! Get yourself a virtual PA!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Remember to work ON your business, not just IN your business.
- Social media is not advertising. Give free advice, hints, and tips - position yourself as the "go-to" in your field, but do not sell.
- Be your authentic self. People buy from people.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.pink-spaghetti.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinkSpagYeovil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pink_spagyeovil/
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