This week we are speaking with Shyanna Buchanan owner of SHYGLO CANDLE CO. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. She operates a home- based business in Abbotsford, creating unique all natural soy wax candles that are clean burning and eco-friendly. She has has an online store where she sells candles and candle accessories and ships anywhere in Canada or the USA.
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What made you choose this type of business?
Been a candle lover all my life…..
What is your favourite small business (aside from your own)?
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If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be?
Just DO IT, don’t wait..follow your passion.. YOU ARE AMAZING – OWN IT 🙂
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If applicable, has your business been negatively affected by COVID19? If so how have you coped?
What are your long term business goals?
What are you most looking forward to with the launch of your new business?
What is your funniest/weirdest/most memorable experience with a customer or client?
A client wanted 200 candles for a wedding with no scent…I was like OK then….no problem…lol anything for my customers.
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Thank you to Shyanna Buchanan for participating in this week’s Small Business Sunday.
Be sure to check out her store on etsy. The reviews are great. I think I might just have to try these candles out!
If you are a local/online small business owner that has a product or service that appeals to parents and are interested in participating in our small business Sunday feature please email tina@modernmama.com
