Say hello to Vancouver-based entrepreneur and owner of widely-loved Homecoming, Suraiya. This Vancouver-based business is the one-stop shop for elevated essentials that are perfect for homebodies. Whether you're looking for handcrafted candles, home mists, or accessories, they’ve got it all.
Blooming Businesses: Suraiya from Homecoming
Q: Everyone in Vancouver has heard of Homecoming, what would you say has been the biggest factor in making your business so successful?
A: We’d love for everyone in Vancouver to know Homecoming, but I don’t know if we’re quite there yet. That said, doing a ton of markets definitely seemed to help get our name out there at the beginning. To me, markets are not just about selling products, it’s about getting yourself in front of people, and more importantly, like-minded people that share similar values about the products they bring into their homes.
Q: What have you found to be the most rewarding aspect of running Homecoming?
A: I’d say being creative and having the freedom to choose how we work day-to-day. Being an entrepreneur often means working more than you would at a 9-5, but having the option to structure our work in a way that best suits our personalities gives us the space and clarity to stay inspired and keep trying new things.
Q: If you had to pick a favourite flower, what would it be and why?
A: Tulips because they always remind us that sunny days are just around the corner!
Q: If you had to give one piece of advice to anyone hoping to start their own business what would it be?
A: Do it! You’re more likely to regret not trying as opposed to giving it a fair shot.
Q: Who are you going to gift your next Bear’s Blooms box to and why?
A: My mom because she’s been a huge support for me and Homecoming and continues to help us out at the studio every week!
Q: What has been the biggest goal that you have hit so far and what is your next big goal?
A: Making candles started as a hobby and grew from there. At one point I was working five part-time jobs so I could still have the flexibility to grow the business while making a living. Truthfully I think the biggest goal is that I get to work on Homecoming full-time.
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