ArSya's Collection (will change soon to SyaD's Collection)

years ago, my sil started a business. i was reluctant at first.

then it became a hobby ... as and when i have the time or supply.

then i stopped for 2 years. it was still a hobby then.

2009 became a turning point. it became a tiny business. it was a start. my dad allowed me to use one of his empty rooms at the office as a base. finally, i had a place to put everything at and see what i had in hand. then started the crucial work of identifying & pricing, folding, sticking the price stickers/reminder and bag them. yep ... all by myself, 3/4 of the time.

as a hobby, i relied on friends & family to help me with my business.

now as a tiny business, we have stepped out of our (actually, mine) comfort zone.

a chilhood friend suggested and helped us to sign up for a weekend bazaar. so, last friday & saturday, i spent checking the items for the bazaar and planned how to deco our place. for rm75, we were given a space of 5x8ft, a table with a black table cloth & 2 plastic chairs.

packing everything up into the car was a chore but a fun one and driving home gave us a humbling experience. this is how people do business, no matter how small or big it is. then we got all excited again!

so, on sunday 6th march, we started going public at the 'ilovebazaar by ryldesign' at subang parade. the rules which we have to abide by (or penalties will be given) are to arrive an hour early from the bazaar time (11am-9pm), no food or drinks (i assumed drinks & snacks are ok) at the table and no one can leave early (even if you have finished all your products).

the 1st 5 hours was exciting hehehe

towards the evening ... we became tired but still excited.

alhamdulillah, it was a good sale for a 1st timer ;o) .... we managed to sell 16pcs of cotton fabrics from pakistan. going public also gave us input on what our customers are looking for. priceless!

we left at 9.20pm ... exhausted but satisfied. we've signed up for another date ... hehehe ... and my head is already spinning with ideas.

here are a few pics of our new adventure :o)

my mom came to give her support.