When COVID-19 completely wipes out your business, what do you do? Linda Barnett, Founder of this popular business, explains how the Travelling TeaRoom became a virtual business during the pandemic. Linda is a retired banker who followed her passion to start a brand new business serving high teas, using many of her mother’s recipes.. She didn’t expect to have pivot so dramatically when the pandemic hit.
In this podcast Linda talks about
- How her business evolved from the Travelling TeaRoom to a group of related businesses
- New advertising platforms she embraced to stay in touch with current customers and expand her customer base.
- Which social platforms does she use to promote her business
- How she overcame some initial fears to go live on Zoom and Facebook to hold virtual events showcasing a selection of her jewellery and accessories
- How Linda collaborated with other female entrepreneurs to expand her line and hold joint virtual events
How the Travelling Tearoom Became a Virtual Business During the Pandemic
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The Travelling TeaRoom Social Links
Website: www.thetravellingtearoom.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetravelingtearoom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelling_tearoom/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0aZrtNP28o
Special Offer:
Listeners wishing to purchase fashion jewellery and fashion accessories from The Travelling TeaRoom and Boutique, that mention this podcast from Fabulous Fempreneurship, will receive a $5 credit on a purchase of $25 or more. email lbarnett@thetravellingtearoom.ca to activate this offer.
A sample of jewellery, tea and fashion accessories from the Travelling TeaRoom boutique
Linda Barnett Bio
After retiring from a banking career, Linda became Owner and Founder of The Travelling TeaRoom where she brings a High Tea experience to the privacy of your own home, developed Private Label Teas, created bespoke Tea themed Note Card Stationary, published a successful Cookbook, offers specialty Chakra-Yoga line of teas, and has a jewellery and accessory Boutique for women.
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