Deb's Oils

Don always tells me when it’s right, it’s easy–and he was correct once again. The frustrating hunt for a new location began about five months ago, with our customers, friends, and other business folks offering advice, suggestions, and ideas for the next step of the journey. We looked at properties all around–Plano, Richardson, Wylie, downtown Garland, and Sachse. We sifted through square footage, NNNs, and sizes ranging from 800 sq ft to over 2,000 sq ft. None seemed particularly fitting for what we do, and wanting to stay somewhat close to our current storefront, we faced rents that were pretty exorbitant, especially given the economic climate.

On Don’s suggestion, I contacted the Sachse Chamber of Commerce to see if any of the former city hall spaces were available; they, in turn, gave me the number of the man who owns the former Chamber house. Lo and behold, although another business had expressed interest, no lease had been signed…all we had to do was wait it out and see what happened. After almost a month, the owner of the lease space called–and as simple as that, we handed him a check, got the okay to change the locks and will start the two-month process of moving our oil shop.

We will continue to sell quality body and fragrance oils, along with all our other scented products, and we also wanted to reach out to the diy community with soap supplies for the home crafter and those wanting to start their own business. If you or someone you know is interested in raw materials, molds, colorants, and ready to use bases, email us with specific needs so we can have them stocked and ready. Wholesale accounts need to have a current copy of a resale certificate on file. This can be found at http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/01-3392.pdf

Business forms for TX can be found at http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/01-forms.html

We hope to see you soon!

It’s a little disconcerting that I created a new website that includes posting a blog, and all of a sudden I am bombarded with spam messages comments advertising all kinds of nonsense. I can only continue marking them as spam in hopes that at some point these intruders will tire and go away.

Don and I have ruled out the strip centers in Sachse as an option–they are as costly in lease expectations as the mall–hasn’t anyone been watching the economic forecast? Tomorrow we meet a leasing agent in Garland, just a stone’s throw from our current location. We do not anticipate anything different there, but we can always hope.

In the meantime, it’s a slow Valentines Day, and we are watching the clock until we can join the other revelers in celebration. Warm wishes for a fine Tuesday!

After talking to my friend Sandra, I am reminded of the importance of networking. No contact is too small or too large, and everyone knows someone who either makes soap, is interested in making soap, or wants to take a class in soap-making. After our chat, I logged into my LinkedIn account and revised my profile to include the wholesale soap supplies that we are carrying now. The people we have met through the years will offer invaluable advice and support as we continue to forge new territory.

Don and I made an agreement that we would wait until February 8 to start looking again for a new store location. That decision takes some of the stress off (not knowing where we’ll be in three months time worries me a little), but right now, we do not intend to spend money on unnecessary expenses. Sheesh! The venture into wholesale soap supplies will be harrowing enough, but knowing our focus will lead us to the right place.

Hi Everyone, This is our first  post as we acclimate ourselves to the new format. Deb’s Oils involves the four elements: earth, wind, fire, air through bath and body products, natural additives, scents, candles, incense and diffusers. We look forward to the challenges and adventures of 2012.

Happy Year of the Dragon–so fitting for us, wouldn’t you say? Best wishes and take care until we see you again.