PinnedBecoming an online entrepreneurSome time has gone by since I last wrote on Medium, and lots’ has changed in my life. A bit was driven by the imposed changes that came from Covid, and a bit are changes that I want to make to my life because I am always searching for ways…Entrepreneurship2 min readEntrepreneurship2 min read
Mar 17A vision board to Enrich! a phase of lifeI was catching up over lunch in London with a girlfriend last week and sharing our previous adventures. We talked about our professional lives and commented on how difficult it is to find a stable professional opportunity in the middle of your fifths. Many surveys show that, for whatever reason…Entrepreneurship3 min readEntrepreneurship3 min read
Feb 26#Green challengeAs we all watch our planet getting warmer by the day, it is normal that we are all pondering how we can contribute to help and make a significant impact by being part of a bigger cause. Changing small daily behaviours can generate real change in the long run. I…Sustainable Fashion2 min readSustainable Fashion2 min read
Oct 7, 2022Price, is it all?While preparing the by Bella Halloween stoles collection, I was looking at the beauty of the stoles and scarves made from Bamboo yarn, and I was aware that price would make a big difference in how consumers perceive this product. If I priced it too low, the broader perception would…Fashion2 min readFashion2 min read
Sep 19, 2022Walking into autumn strategy.Well, a couple more days and summer 2022 will be gone. Indeed, you have made the most of the season. Certainly, I did. It was a great summer that I truly enjoyed with friends and family, and ever so busy growing My Bamboo Story, building what I believe will be…Entrepreneurship3 min readEntrepreneurship3 min read
Jul 7, 2022Do you have a number 50?What is it? A bingo wake-up call? The magic number? A lottery-winning ticket? No, it is our 50th customer! Because after only four months in business we have sold to 50 customers more than 100 products. Not bad for a newly established company and a lady who has never been an…Sales2 min readSales2 min read
May 21, 2022What is cooking in the kitchen?I am sitting in a restaurant, sipping my drink, and I have just made my order. I feel at peace, starting to relax after a long hectic working day and looking forward to when the meal will arrive. I like cooking but never really thought to get into the business…Online Shopping2 min readOnline Shopping2 min read
Apr 30, 2022Winning laziness!Lately, I have been sluggish. I struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Maybe it is because we are in the middle of the spring season, and in Italian, we have a way of saying that goes “Aprile dolce dormire”, which translates in English as “April sweet dreams…Entrepreneurship4 min readEntrepreneurship4 min read
Apr 9, 2022Meet and greet your customer!Blackboard and chalk When I was thinking about opening an online retailer, my first thought was about the product to sell, but my second thought was about the potential customers. Questions such as would pop into my mind “what gender?” “what age?” “city vs rural?” “professional or entrepreneurs?” a long…Enrich3 min readEnrich3 min read
Mar 28, 2022My first sale!!!The above image reflects my feelings when the first customer bought an item from the newly established online retailer My Bamboo Story. After so much hard work in setting up the online shop, selecting the products, the brand, the suppliers and then all happens, I receive “1 order to fulfill”…Enrich3 min readEnrich3 min read
