Total overwhelm, is my first thought when someone asks me what were the obstacles starting a business. Next, is a feeling a panic. I majored in science in college and had no business experience. Muddling my way through a lot of legal paperwork, setting up a website and learning how to market my soaps were only a few of the things needed …
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Morning Routine
Since I retired a year and a half ago, my morning routine flew out the window. Not having to be at work at the same time every day, my mornings no longer feel productive. I tend to linger on the couch with my husband, which isn't a bad thing, but I wanted to get back into a groove again. I started asking friends what they do in the morning. …
What is the last book you read?
I hear that "What is the last book you read?" is a question you get asked at job interviews. I think it's a great way to get to know someone better. I love to read and have a really varied choice in books (and music, but that's another blog). My reading choices are something I don't really discuss with my friends. I decided to change …
Meet the Team
Like most small businesses, Alegna Soap has a small team of talented individuals working behind the scenes. It's time to meet the team. President and CEO Angela Carillo is our president and CEO. Angela is a certified and licensed Medical Technologist who decided to take her career in chemistry in a new direction after her …
A day in the life of a soap maker
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about a day in the life of a soap maker. Since then a little has changed, but not too much. …