Creative Memories

www.mycmsite.com.au/shirleyd

1. Tell us about your business

I teach everyone how to get their photos off their camera/memory card/computer and into wonderful albums, both digital and traditional so you can live your life twice and share it with Family and Friends.

2. When and why did you start your business?

I started with Creative Memories in 1999 and have never looked back. I chose this business as at the time it allowed me to be a stay at home Mum and still have a business. The flexibility is incredible.

3. On a personal level, what have you achieved with of your business?

I have grown a large, successful Team of consultants and met many great people, helping them to preserve their photos & enjoy them. I have made a healthy income and grown as a person. I have travelled overseas on company paid incentive trips as well.

4. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced in growing your business?

I don't see anything as a challenge, just another opportunity.

5. What activities have been successful in promoting your business?

Craft Fairs, expos, school fetes etc. and our party plan offers such a generous reward system as well.

6. What activities were less successful for marketing your business?

Newspaper advertising.

7. Name your favourite thing about your business

It is hard to choose one favourite thing. Working with my Team and empowering each and everyone of them. Also helping people with their projects and seeing the pleasure they get from their beautiful albums.

8. Who or what other businesses or business people inspire you?

Our Home Office Team are fantastic and my peers too.

9. What are your plans for the future of your business?

Just to keep on inspiring hope for the future. To offer this opportunity to as many people as possible. To have an album in the lap of every child.

10. Share your best business tip with our readers.

Persistency and consistency and to lead by example.

Visit us at: www.mycmsite.com.au/shirleyd