BUSINESS
Kent
SMALL BUSINESSES
THIS SUMMER , JESS MARSHALL EXPLORES THREE SMALL BUSINESSES INTENT ON MAKING YOU AND YOUR POOCH LOOK AND FEEL GREAT ….
MartaPT
After being adopted from the El Salvador Civil War in the 1980 ’ s , Marta Beacom was introduced to the wonders of exercise by her English parents . From horse riding to long distance running to swimming , Marta loved everything fitness , and wanted to start helping others with their fitness journey . After years working for corporate gyms , Marta decided it was time to set out on her own , and so MartaPT was born . Centred in her very own custom-built home gym , Marta trains her clients away from prying eyes and the bustling settings of commercial workout centres . Talking about why she loves being self-employed Marta explained ; ‘ I love having my own business , being able to spend time with my son and my dog , managing my own diary and being in control of my future . I love the variety in my work , every client is different .’ After establishing an impressive online presence during lockdown MartaPT is looking to build on that success in the coming year . When asked what tips she would give to others looking to follow in her footsteps she said ; ‘ Believe and have faith in yourself that you can do it . Confidence is key even when you don ’ t have a clue what you are doing !’
www . martapt . com martabpt
Eden ’ s Daughter
After experiencing the miracle of birth , Natalie Da Costa wanted to start living a more healthy life , cutting out excess sugars , additives and all manner of alarming junk that can be found in everyday skincare products . It was here that her fascination with natural skincare began , and many hours of study and research later , Natalie launched her very own skincare brand ; Eden ’ s Daughter in May 2020 . Having launched during a world-wide pandemic Eden ’ s Daughter had to get creative with their marketing , and opted to reach potential customers through social media and a heightened online presence . A strategy which has clearly worked as it ’ s no longer just friends and family banging down the door to get their hands on Natalie ’ s clean brand of skincare . When speaking about her proudest moment as a small business owner , Natalie pointed to the exciting announcement that Eden Oil is currently in the finals of the 2021 Free From Skincare Awards – an incredible honour for such a fledgling business . She went on to give the following advice on small businesses ownership ; ‘ My best tip would be to ensure you really love what you ' re doing , believe in it , and try not to get distracted by what everyone else is doing .’
www . edensdaughter . co . uk edensdaughterskincare
The Dog Store
When Jenell McKinnell first laid eyes on her Border Collie , Pete , she knew it was true love . But after a few months of tireless research into the best food , toys , training , and everything inbetween , her head felt more frazzled than a chew toy with the stuffing ripped out . She found herself wondering how people were to know which brands were trustworthy with our precious four-legged friends , and how life would have been made so much easier with a friendly , onestop-shop for all things doggie related ; the answer of course , her very own Dog Store .
Situated on Sun Street in Canterbury , Jenell ’ s vibrant shop is now filled to the brim with the very best food , treats , harnesses and toys . Venture into the back and you will even find the shop ' s very own grooming room where happy , messy pups can get pampered to their heart ' s content , while their doting owners indulge in a bit of retail therapy . Cuddling cute dogs all day is enough for anyone to love their job , but apart from that , Janell revealed she loves her business because of the wonderful people she gets to work with , and the daily gratification of getting to help people and their wonderfully fluffy companions get the very best out of life together .
www . thedogsstore . co . uk dogstoreltd
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