For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
Pros:
You can work when and where you want, without the stress of having to be at work at a certain time and worried about upsetting a boss!
If you feel burnt out or tired, you are free to rest when you please and get back to work when you’re ready.
I can use inspiration from my home life to create new content or product ideas and the connection between the two is really positive.
Cons:
If you don’t have a set start or finish time, you can overwork yourself without realising
There is a lack of routine and structure sometimes so you have to be very disciplined on how you manage routine. as you are solely reliant on yourself as a solopreneur. The buck stops and finishes with you and it can be a lot of responsibility.
Other people’s opinions. Many people don’t view working for yourself as a ‘real job’ and there can be a lot of external pressure to get a regular job for the security it provides – especially in a pandemic!
Hopes and dreams: What next?
Whilst we are mainly selling directly to customers currently, the next stage is becoming available in department stores in the UK. This year we will be in John Lewis as a pop-up and hope to be stocked permanently in other department stores nationally. Sustainability is a big factor in everything we do, so we are focused on local production and buyers for the foreseeable future.
Visit the Nascenti website to find out more and to shop their range of oils. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
