Aroma Clean Living Linen Hire

www.aromacleanliving.com.au

1. Tell us about your business

We supply linen packages to people renting holiday homes down the South Coast of NSW. Most popular are the Sheet & Towel Packages along with Full Linen Packages. We deliver and pickup from the front door of the holiday house saving tenants the worry of packing linen and taking it home to wash.

2. When and why did you start your business?

I originally was servicing properties that were marketed at holiday houses. Most of these did not contain linen and on further research it was required.

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

A lot. I have been able to own and run my own business. We have won 2 awards and that means to me on a personal level that all systems incorporated and developed by me are working and effective. My biggest personal journey is the ability to be able to help others starting their own business by my experience.

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

Financial has been a big one but one that I overcome. As a sole proprietor I did not have back up. Another challenge was is a seasonal business so your income is up and down. And at times the business grew to quickly in the 1st 2 years. This is been overcome.

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

Work of mouth is definately the most popular. My business has mainly come from all the local real estates.

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

Just having a web page is not effective. Magazines were not successful.

7. Name your favourite thing about your business

My business incorporates all the loves I have in my life and that is my love of linen, systems, office admin, client relationships, meeting people. I made a business out of the things I like doing the most.

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

Anyone I see that is passionate. That is very inspiring and motivating.

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

To expand and franchise.

10. Share your best business tip with our readers.

Don't put off things that you can do today until tomorrow. Be disaplined and it is essential to be organised and look professional. It is important to work on your business as well as working in your business.

Visit us at: www.aromacleanliving.com.au