Dear Beauty…How Long Before My Business Makes $$

I received this question in a private email so I won’t disclose the name. ..

Dear Beauty,

if you don’t mind… I’d like to ask you a question… How long did it take before you were making money from your business. Right now, I’m plugging away and I’m getting some business, but it still seems like I’m putting out more than I’m getting back. I know all businesses are different, but can you give me a ballpark so I don’t continue to drive myself crazy? LOL!

Best,

IBN Member (Indie Beauty Network)

Dear IBN Sister,

I’ll be honest…it has taken me about 3 years to have my Bath & Body  business begin paying for itself on a daily basis. Any large expenses- like website redesign, label overhaul, etc, still come out of pocket.

The economy has not helped. Things were really picking up about a 1 1/2 years ago, then leveled out when the recession is said to have started.
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