MBOS London

30/04/2024

What qualifications do you need? Do you agree? What are your thoughts

20/11/2023

Calling all friends who are self-employed/run their own business, or want to support small businesses! It's interesting to see the variety in our extended circles.

Post a link to your website below without a description - just the link, it speaks for itself. Anyone who follows me can see it and visit your site.

Copy this text onto your own page and give others the chance to reach more people through your circle. Let's help each other. 💝

But fair is fair, if you post here I’m looking to post on yours so we all have an opportunity to reach new people.

05/09/2023

Love my protection bracelet my sister .dhokia gave me this Raksha bandhan. Beautiful hand made and reiki intuned by the lovely Umma from
Thank you so much

06/04/2023

Happy Hanuman Jayanti.
Lovely auspicious day to be celebrating 5 years of my business MBOS London

On this Hanuman Jayanti, I wish you happiness and prosperity. ...

May Lord Hanuman bless you and your family.

Wishing you and your family a happy Hanuman Jayanti.

06/04/2023

29/01/2023

Our Reality....

What people don't see ....

The Absolute Truth of Owning and Running your Own Business

What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid back people.

People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.

People expect you to be available 24/7 and at the drop of a hat because “you work for yourself so you can make time” unfortunately this is not the case most of the time.

Friends and Family will expect discounts or even for you to work for Free, people can tend to value you and your hard work, far less than they should.

You have to worry about if you forget to email/message someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails.

Customers see it as ok to not pay you on time or not even pay you at all. Our time and energy is spent in chasing payments. Not getting paid means we can't pay our running costs, suppliers, bills and even living expenses.

Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work life balance. You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner..... All whilst being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend... it’s one of the hardest things you will try and balance ever.

There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5 years. If they are successful they are overwhelmed. It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially the past couple of years when so much has been out of our control.

Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives. Be Kind, Be Patient, Support Small Businesses & Most Importantly, Be Kind to Yoursel…So, hopefully more of us will stick around!

2023 - Supporting Small Business 💪

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27/01/2023

The humble white chrysanthemum, the staple flower for a vast percentage of our floral tributes, used by florists far and wide for lettering, hearts, pillows, cushions, wreaths and countless bespoke designs.
This seemingly insignificant little bloom is currently the cause of much stress, anguish and worry throughout the florist community.
Why you ask? In the last few weeks, the cost price of this flower has increased by over 50%, it has more than doubled, almost tripled in the last year and it is increasing every day. Chrysanthemum, traditionally known as a ‘cheap’ flower is currently far out pricing premium flowers such as roses, lily and lisianthus (which has also doubled in price recently!).
Due to the rising energy costs some growers have gone out of business, some growers have turned off their hot houses halting production and those remaining few have had to pass their rising overheads on to us, their customers. The demand currently far outweighs supply which is affecting all colours and varieties of chrysanthemum and a lot of other flowers.
We have tried to keep our prices steady for as long as possible but in the face of it, we have no option but to raise them significantly otherwise we simply won’t have a viable business ourselves. We are looking at cost effective alternatives and will always guide you through the options as best we can. At the moment, gypsophila, carnations and white hydrangea are looking like they will be great contenders although they all have a slightly fluffier finish. If you have any questions regarding this, any concerns or worries then please do get in touch, we’re always on hand to help where possible.

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26/01/2023

Cost of flowers continue to increase as growers are affected. Florist have no choice but to increase their prices.

The humble white chrysanthemum, the staple flower for a vast percentage of our floral tributes, used by florists far and wide for lettering, hearts, pillows, cushions, wreaths and countless bespoke designs.
This seemingly insignificant little bloom is currently the cause of much stress, anguish and worry throughout the florist community.
Why you ask? In the last few weeks, the cost price of this flower has increased by over 50%, it has more than tripled in the last year and it is increasing every day. Chrysanthemum, traditionally known as a ‘cheap’ flower is currently far out pricing premium flowers such as roses, lily and lisianthus (which has also doubled in price recently!).
We’re hearing reports that it is costing growers an average of £25,000 a day to heat and light their hothouses. Due to the rising energy costs some growers have gone out of business, some growers have turned off their hot houses halting production and those remaining few have had to pass their rising overheads on to us, their customers. The demand currently far outweighs supply which is affecting all colours and varieties of chrysanthemum and a lot of other flowers.
We have tried to keep our prices steady for as long as possible but in the face of it, we have no option but to raise them significantly otherwise we simply won’t have a viable business ourselves. We are looking at cost effective alternatives and will always guide you through the options as best we can. At the moment white hydrangea is looking like the best option although they all have a slightly fluffier finish. If you have any questions regarding this, any concerns or worries then please do get in touch, we’re always on hand to help where possible.
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