Business Women Scotland BWS EDITION 47 | Page 13

We have loved developing our own business and team, creating opportunities for new products, new customers and new markets. Our journey has been an exciting one and way exceeded any expectations we had. The pace and challenges of running a fast growing company is really motivating as is the constant feedback from happy customers. Five years into business we go from strength to strength with exciting new products launching this year and further expansion into China… watch this space! OUR TIPS FOR SUCCESS • Listen to your gut fe eling- trust your instincts! • Make sure you have identified a genuine gap in the market then make the solution the best It can be from all angles..then go for it • Actively listen to your customers and constantly deliver the best product or service you can to meet their needs • Do something you’re passionate about and excites you- this motivates you at work and home! • Prioritise a work/life balance and look after yourself-setting up and running your own business is challenging. While it’s rewarding you need to be prepared to weather the high and low points cheekychompers.com twitter. - CheekyChompers 13