Getting To Know You - Answer our Questions!

[YXL.elfenlee]

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
If you want to, but I'm not sure you'll be able to get a call
Describe your job in 10 words

• A factory doing children's shoes as a salesman
  What time do you start and finish work?
• From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m
• What Product / Service Categories are you into?
• children's shoes
• What is your smartest business idea?
• Not yet

What are you listening to at the moment?
Lovely story
What is your guilty pleasure?
Money
Who has been your biggest influence?
My wife
What is your golden rule?
Make money without doing evil
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Over time
Have you ever lied at work?
In case of need
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
Cop
What is your most hated business expression?
How important is money?
As appropriate
How do you want to be remembered?
As a good person
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
Looking for business cooperation

 

[Nebulous]

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Gem

Describe your job in 10 words
In short terms I buy and sell :)

What time do you start and finish work?
I've not long had a baby so I currently work 3 days a week around 8 hours a day dedicated time. I do however, work a lot whilst the baby is napping.

What Product / Service Categories are you into?
We've been mainly specialising in video games but since having said baby we will also be selling kids clothing.

What is your smartest business idea?
Constantly research your market.

What are you listening to at the moment?
I think it's called 'love monster' on Cbeebies. I do not recommend.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate.

Who has been your biggest influence?
Probably my husband's father.

What is your golden rule?
A good picture goes a long way.

When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Monday. My internet provider company was messing me around!

Have you ever lied at work?
Yes, sometimes it's kind to lie.

If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
I probably would of won the lottery ;)

What is your most hated business expression?
I hate buzz words.

How important is money?
As long as I'm comfortable, it's important.

How do you want to be remembered?
Good question. One I would need to think about

What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
Networking!

 

[alexis_paperlanternva]

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Alexis

Describe your job in 10 words
I wear many hats everyday, from operations to marketing.

What time do you start and finish work?
Typical 9-6 job

What Product / Service Categories are you into?
Consumer

What is your smartest business idea?
Automation

What are you listening to at the moment?
The Leanover

What is your guilty pleasure?
Ready sappy novels

Who has been your biggest influence?
I don't really know

What is your golden rule?
We can't control everything in life, be flexible.

When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
None

Have you ever lied at work?
Yes

If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
Put up my own

What is your most hated business expression?
We could have....

How important is money?
Enough to provide for your needs a little bit for emergency situations

How do you want to be remembered?
Someone who did the opposite despite the odds

What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
We have stocks of bottles we want to sell off to potential distillers in Europe. We can't afford to ship it to our distillery located in Southeast Asia at the moment so we're better off selling it in the region instead. Since this is just one time thing, we don't really feel the need to join marketplaces to sell it. We hope that we can meet a small business in Europe that has a need for it and both can benefit mutually.

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!
I always believe that you respect a person regardless of his/her stature in life. How you treat someone, a stranger or a colleggue, can speak a lot about you as a person.

 

[Hamid-82]

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Hamid

Describe your job in 10 words
Online store

What time do you start and finish work?
Online

What Product / Service Categories are you into?
Home & Kitchen

What is your smartest business idea?
Work independently

What are you listening to at the moment?
Product searching





We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in![/QUOTE]

 

[shannak]

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Shannak

Describe your job in 10 words
Run discount shops and online toys store

What time do you start and finish work?
Form 8 AM to 5 PM

What Product / Service Categories are you into?
Toys, toys collectables, Action figures

What is your smartest business idea?
understand your target audience

What are you listening to at the moment?
nothing

What is your guilty pleasure?
Delicious food

Who has been your biggest influence?
My parents

What is your golden rule?
Nothing in life is totally black or totally white

When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Last week

Have you ever lied at work?
White lies

If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
theoretical physics studying and teaching

What is your most hated business expression?
not sure

How important is money?
quite important

How do you want to be remembered?
Good father

What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
Seeking wholesaling advices

 

[krishnate]

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Krishna

Describe your job in 10 words
A passionate freelancer

What time do you start and finish work?
I work as a freelancer, so it is based on the project I have at present.

What Product / Service Categories are you into?
Digital Marketing and Website designer

What is your smartest business idea?
Learning new things and improving my knowledge

What are you listening to at the moment?
Radio News

What is your guilty pleasure?
When i don't do the right thing at the right time

Who has been your biggest influence?
Can't actually point out since a lot of people have influence me positively

What is your golden rule?
I love loyalty

When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Can't remember

Have you ever lied at work?
I can't say for that

If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
Fashion Business

What is your most hated business expression?
Laziness to work

How important is money?
To meet all needs

How do you want to be remembered?
For the way I have helped people as a digital marketer and Website designer

What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
I joined because i see the forum as a unique place to meet new people, help people, share knowledge and also gain important and useful information

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

 

[The Toy Planet]

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
The Toy Planet
Describe your job in 10 words
Games and toys retailer with a B2B backbone
What time do you start and finish work?
9am-6pm
What Product / Service Categories are you into?
Games, Toys, Collectibles, Figures, Lego etc..
What is your smartest business idea?
The Toy Planet ;)
What are you listening to at the moment?
Hamilton
What is your guilty pleasure?
Glee
Who has been your biggest influence?
Family
What is your golden rule?
Put others first always
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Can't even remember!
Have you ever lied at work?
Certainly not
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
Charity sector
What is your most hated business expression?
Red Tape
How important is money?
Essential yet derivative
How do you want to be remembered?
Positively
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
Find great business partners

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

 

[Helen]

Welcome @The Toy Planet and @krishnate great to have you here!

 

[Foglia Mela]

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Foglia is fine

Describe your job in 10 words

import. export. wholesale. sourcing. NPD. production. OEM. B2B. SME. Consulting.

What time do you start and finish work?

I work all the time with different time zones to liaise with supplier.

What Product / Service Categories are you into?

Packaging. Products. Gifts. Accessories. Textiles. Many varied categories. Hospitality. HORECA

What is your smartest business idea?

Diversify and not confine in one category.

What are you listening to at the moment?

Avi Avital

What is your guilty pleasure?

Expensive chocolate.

Who has been your biggest influence?

My mum.

What is your golden rule?

Don't do something you don't love. Don't sell something you are not proud of.

When was the last time you lost your temper at work?

Can't remember.

Have you ever lied at work?

Of course. But this list is seriously too long !

If you had not been in business, what would you have done?

Advertising.

What is your most hated business expression?

None.

How important is money?

Money is important but not the most important.

How do you want to be remembered?

Someone who has tried her best and has high standards.

What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?

To ask for advice but certainly not to answer just a long list of questions when I have some burning questions! You got me.

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

 

[Debbie Whitehouse]

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you? Debbie
Describe your job in 10 words Owner of online boutique
What time do you start and finish work?9-5
What Product / Service Categories are you into?clothing plus size clothing
What is your smartest business idea?
What are you listening to at the moment?radio 4
What is your guilty pleasure?
Who has been your biggest influence?
What is your golden rule?
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Have you ever lied at work?
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
What is your most hated business expression?
How important is money?
How do you want to be remembered?
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community? finding wholesalers

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

 

[RoseFairie]

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Describe your job in 10 words
What time do you start and finish work?
What Product / Service Categories are you into?
What is your smartest business idea?
What are you listening to at the moment?
What is your guilty pleasure?
Who has been your biggest influence?
What is your golden rule?
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Have you ever lied at work?
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
What is your most hated business expression?
How important is money?
How do you want to be remembered?
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

I'm Rose-Fairie I am opening a shop in a small town.my day at work varies trying to get the store Ready to open. I offer or will offer jewelry, Party supplies, vintage and antique items. It's a one stop shop.listenig to my kids tv going. Sounds like wonder years...

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Describe your job in 10 words
What time do you start and finish work?
What Product / Service Categories are you into?
What is your smartest business idea?
What are you listening to at the moment?
What is your guilty pleasure?
Who has been your biggest influence?
What is your golden rule?
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Have you ever lied at work?
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
What is your most hated business expression?
How important is money?
How do you want to be remembered?
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Describe your job in 10 words
What time do you start and finish work?
What Product / Service Categories are you into?
What is your smartest business idea?
What are you listening to at the moment?
What is your guilty pleasure?
Who has been your biggest influence?
What is your golden rule?
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Have you ever lied at work?
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
What is your most hated business expression?
How important is money?
How do you want to be remembered?
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Describe your job in 10 words
What time do you start and finish work?
What Product / Service Categories are you into?
What is your smartest business idea?
What are you listening to at the moment?
What is your guilty pleasure?
Who has been your biggest influence?
What is your golden rule?
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Have you ever lied at work?
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
What is your most hated business expression?
How important is money?
How do you want to be remembered?
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

RoseFairie

 

[RoseFairie]

To start things up, here are my answers to those questions:
What do you want us (the community) to call you?
- Erik would be fine :). But "All Hail Handsome Erik" would be better!

Describe your job in 10 words.
- I Ban Spammers. End. Period. Finished. Done. Okay. Thanks. Bye.

What time do you start and finish work?
- Start at 0900 and I usually finish 5-ish depending on how many spammers are there during end shift lol.

What Product / Service Categories are you into?
- If I were to ask? Computers, Electronics, Mobile Phones.... and Games!

What is your smartest business idea?
- A small phone monopod (about 12cm) that you could tie onto your neck so you could read on your phone without holding it while lying on the bed..... That's just me though... (Tell me if this type of product is already out in the market)

What are you listening to at the moment?
- Peppa Pig's voice. My daughter gave me an assignment to look up Peppa Pig on Youtube (she's just 2 anyway).
... And Voila!

What is your guilty pleasure?
- Smoking, and oh, can Eating be included?

Who has been your biggest influence?
- Elon Musk. God, I just wish I could afford one of those Teslas!

What is your golden rule?
- Don't piss off the one who prepares food at home.

When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
- Back when I was not working here (being a Game Master). Believe me managing gamers is terrible job!

Have you ever lied at work?
- Should I answer this one? @Helen ? (This is awkward)

If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
- Not in business right now (still compiling funding) but I guess if not, I'd be selling body parts :p

What is your most hated business expression?
- Setting expectations.

How important is money?
- Pays the bills and keeps food on the table.

How do you want to be remembered?
- Erik: "He didn't die, he respawns"

What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
- Got excellent tips here without asking questions actually, got me more and more interested in starting my own business!

I want to offer the best authentic items to my customers.

 

[shumioe]

Describe your job in 10 words
Graphic Designer, Manager!

What time do you start and finish work?
Usually, 09 am - 06 pm.

What Product / Service Categories are you into?
Outsourcing, photo retouching, clipping path services ;)

What is your smartest business idea?
I'm still coming up with new thoughts, but I'm not sure I'd deem them clever...

What are you listening to at the moment?
Any Business Inquiry And Queries

What is your guilty pleasure?
Best regards! All of them!

Who has been your biggest influence?
For most of me, parents and siblings have a huge impact on my life.

What is your golden rule?
Don't lend the best ideas to the competition.

When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
The last time I lost my temper over was with my customer as she was lying about me having got her the wrong colored photo made and not per her choice of design.

Have you ever lied at work?
I don't try to lie.

If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
I'm pretty sure I'd have gone into education.

What is your most hated business expression?
Probably, Entrepreneur

How important is money?
It’s more important to be happy than to be rich.

How do you want to be remembered?
A loving family-friends, neighbors

What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
I want to spread the word on my services and fortunately find several customers involved in image editing.

 

[Carolyn D Robinson]

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you? Carolyn
Describe your job in 10 words I am a entreprenuer and a full time customer service directors
What time do you start and finish work? 7 am 10 pm
What Product / Service Categories are you into? Jewelry Shoes clothes
What is your smartest business idea? resell items
What are you listening to at the moment?
What is your guilty pleasure? chocolate
Who has been your biggest influence? Hubby
What is your golden rule? love being you
When was the last time you lost your temper at work? long time
Have you ever lied at work? I'm sure I have
If you had not been in business, what would you have done? worked
What is your most hated business expression? na
How important is money? Important but not most important
How do you want to be remembered? with a smiled
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community? connect and find great quality product

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

 

[Ross Bale]

Hello Everyone,

We are so happy to see new personalities joining TSC each day, and we are amazed as to how many have registered to be a part of this community. However, we figured that mere business introductions are not enough for all our members, old and new, to know one another. As such, we would like to make introductions a bit more interesting than the usual, and remember, taking part is one step into making new connections!

As part of your introductions, reply to this thread with answers to the following questions:

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Ross
Describe your job in 10 words
Helping businesses thrive online with impactful digital marketing &SEO campaigns
What time do you start and finish work?
9.00am - 6.00pm
What Product / Service Categories are you into?
SEO , Content Marketing, Link Building
What is your smartest business idea?
Agreeing with the boss
What are you listening to at the moment?
Don's Tunes
What is your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate
Who has been your biggest influence?
My father
What is your golden rule?
To always do my very best
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Can't remember
Have you ever lied at work?
Yes
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
Become a rock star
What is your most hated business expression?
Up in the air
How important is money?
Fairly
How do you want to be remembered?
For always giving my best
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
Interact, share and promote.

We hope to get to know more of you and we also encourage regular members to join in!

 

[Voguish]

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
VOGUISH
Describe your job in 10 words
Managing two babies
What time do you start and finish work?
We are online based - But office hours mon-fri 9-5
What Product / Service Categories are you into?
Lingerie Business
What is your smartest business idea?
Secret
What are you listening to at the moment?
My inner thoughts
What is your guilty pleasure?
NONE
Who has been your biggest influence?
Humanity
What is your golden rule?
Respect
When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Temper! What's that?
Have you ever lied at work?
NO
If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
Business
What is your most hated business expression?
Let you know later
How important is money?
Somewhat important
How do you want to be remembered?
Good Human
What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
Connect and read others thoughts

 

[kassijames]

What do you want us (the community) to call you?
Kassi or Kas if you'd like to give me a nickname!

Describe your job in 10 words
Small business owner - jewellery subscription box :)

What time do you start and finish work?
Sometimes it feels like I never officially "start" and "end" work, especially because I can do a lot of work from my phone which is constantly with me! As I'm sure a lot of you will agree, owning a small business is a 24/7 thing.

What Product / Service Categories are you into?
Jewellery, handmade jewellery, bespoke pieces

What is your smartest business idea?
A jewellery subscription box

What are you listening to at the moment?
Right now? Adele - I Drink Wine

What is your guilty pleasure?
Wine?

Who has been your biggest influence?
My biggest influence is my Nana, she always had the most amazing jewellery which I was fascinated with as a child. When making and selling jewellery became my passion too, she was fully supportive of me and always encouraged me to follow my dreams - she said you're never too young to know what you want to do with your life!

What is your golden rule?
"What's meant for you will never pass you by"

When was the last time you lost your temper at work?
Not often, I'm a very chilled boss! I prefer to come home and have my breakdowns quietly aha!

Have you ever lied at work?
Mostly to myself

If you had not been in business, what would you have done?
Probably designed jewellery for someone else, or I'd like to be a baker

What is your most hated business expression?
"As per my last email"

How important is money?
Depends how much you have

How do you want to be remembered?
As someone who made my little corner of the world a better place

What's your main reason for being part of the TSC community?
I came here to learn and to share my own experiences to help others!