#smallbizsunday means I’m gonna step on my soapbox. I feel like this shouldn’t need to be said. But if a small biz owner sees your message and doesn’t reply immediately, they’re probably looking into your request or their kid is screaming. Don’t be a dick, We’re not Amazon.
I’ve been real upfront with everyone about how bad things have been and how I’m doing everything I possibly can. I update people AS SOON as I have updates. And yet I had to restrict someone from my IG for being nasty to me. Take your refund and go.
What we SHOULD talk about is how small business owners aren’t just sales men: we’re creators who force ourselves to learn other trades so we can give the world our wares.

I’m not just a small business owner. I’m also: the marketing strategist, accountant, customer service rep,
Web designer, s/h team, inventory clerk, custodian, photographer & videographer, writer, editor, DOO, AND I’m a fucking witch who puts magic into every piece of my business.

So support small biz by shipping small. But support small biz by understanding that we’re people.
*shopping
Also small biz owners eat every fucking expense. I do everything I can to keep my pricing fair and am constantly laying my ass bare to keep my customers both happy and faithful.

It’s not easy. And it’s so worth it.

Please treat small business owners well. We’re doing our best
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