Today we meet Jess from the wonderful new business Dinghy Club ~
Tell us about your business:
Dinghy Club is a Nautical inspired Childrens wear business.
What inspired you to start your business?
After owning my own shop and markets I decided I wanted a slower pace. I noticed there was a gap in the market for Nautical clothing and as we are a sailing family I am always on the hunt for Nautical designs for my son and that is how Dinghy Club started.
What is the most satisfying part of what you do?
Peoples feedback on the products and also seeing an idea that I have had become reality.
Have you tried something in business that didnt work as planned, or on the flip side “ worked out better than expected?
I have tried many things that have and have not worked but each one has been an amazing lesson that has brought me a better understanding of business.
What would be your best tip for someone thinking about selling their handcrafted goods?
To just enjoy it, it takes time and dont get disheartened. Try not to compare your new business to others out there that have been doing it for years your time will come it just takes time, hard work and passion.
What is your favourite item you make?
Making the t shirts, its a new skill I have taught myself and its been a struggle to understand this new technique but I am slowly getting there.
Any personal or business highlights in the last year:
Launching Dinghy Club I didn’t know if I could do it or not.
3 things about you that people might not know:
I was a travel agent for 12 years
That I would love to live off the grid in the country somewhere and be self sufficient (must be a hippie inside of me LOL)
That we are learning dutch
