Laserific!!

Morning beauts,

Blogging on the go from my mobile!! I'm so in with the times! :)

I didn't want to leave Miss Simone on a sour note with 'bad business' so I thought I'd talk about another small business that rocks!!

My jeans have a leather patch on the back which I wanted personalised with the Miss Simone logo. I searched high and low online to find a company with good rates and quick lead times. I got faced with endless online forms and sites with not much information. When I finally did get through to someone the prices were ridiculous and the leads times were way to long for my needs. Also people were quite unhelpful and always seemed to be in a rush to get off the phone!

As I almost reached panic mode I came across Laser Bean based in Peckham. I gave the number a call and was greeted by a friendly warming voice. I explained my situation and highlighted the fact I needed this service done asap!! "Of course! Come in next week with your leather and I can do it on the day" music to my ears!!

I arrived at Queens Road (I think) to a row of warehouses. I was greeted by a young Chinese girl who has started her own business in the laser world. She showed me other bits of work she had done, which was amazing.

I got my leather out and watched her get to work. It was quite late as I had come straight from work but she was more than happy to be flexible. Within an hour I had my leather laser branded and I was more than pleased with the results.

For laser cutting and engraving services please visit www.laserbean.com

Until next time,

xoxo

Small Businesses Rock!!

Hi Beauts,

As a small business in progress I understand the HARD work and time it takes. I'm learning how difficult it is to to have people working for you and making sure everyone is staying in their lane and doing what needs to be done. I've experience some frustration with my "hired help" as I believe if I'm paying you to do something then it needs to be done.

Fortunately the people I'm working with are extremely nice and handle pressure very well. So far they've produced what they need to one way or another and the ball is still rolling.

I wanted to share my experience with a fellow small independent business called Uniformes. It's a guy in Beckenham who works from a room in his house and offers a embroidery service.

After days of calling different companies I was face with long waiting times for sampling and expensive set-up fees. No-one could offer a quick service at a low cost...until I met Ali.

I called Ali on the Saturday morning and he told me I could come down later and see a sample...great I thought!! I went down there and low and behold there was my sample which I was very pleased with. I then asked how soon can he create the rest he said in 3 days and I can go there after work and pick them up....quick and flexible!!

Ali was very sweet and very helpful and as my jeans lines expands I would definitely use him again!!

Please see a sneak exclusive preview of what my embroidered jeans pocket will look like!! :)

If you need embroidery services visit Ali's website and give him a call:

http://www.uniformes.co.uk/

Have a happy Easter xoxo