About Tiffany & Her Business Journey
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What You Can Learn From Her
Tiffany offers you not only practical know-how (formulation basics, sourcing sustainable materials, packaging choices, setting up refill or bulk programs, local retail strategies) but also the mindset of building an enduring business with integrity. You’ll learn how to:
- Define your core values and let them guide product design, sourcing, packaging and community engagement.
- Build systems that are environmentally responsible but financially viable (accessibility + affordability without sacrificing sustainability).
- Embrace local production, small-batch operations and transparency—so that your customers feel connected to the making of your products.
- Foster community, workshops and collaborations—not just customers, but engaged fans, makers and allies.
- Recognize when to scale thoughtfully and when to “right-size” so that your business remains resilient, sustainable and aligned.
- Use your story-telling and craft roots to create a brand that’s authentic, relatable and rooted in purpose.
Whether you’re just starting a small business, shifting toward sustainability in an existing enterprise, or seeking to deepen your local-maker and community focus, Tiffany’s twenty-year journey offers a roadmap: from chemistry teacher to artisan entrepreneur to community-serving business owner.