There is often more than one right answer, and this seems to be particularly true for the question of whether folks should lean on family and friends for support with the brands. Your circumstances, relationships and other factors can determine what’s right for you – but we wanted to get a conversation going on the topic as it’s something that comes up often in our chats with entrepreneurs and creatives in the community.

Jay Kuderik

I will say that asking friends and family to support your business is perfectly acceptable. The reason behind this is that support does not always cost money, With a lot of my business happening on social media and word of mouth, a simple share on a post or just listening to others to see if I could help them with an idea they may have talked about. Read more>>

Brenna Stanford

When it comes to asking friends and family to support your business, I’ve come to realize that their understanding and knowledge of what I do may be limited. It’s not that they don’t care or want to support me, but they may not fully grasp the intricacies of my work and how I help others. Read more>>

Lulu Olguin

I feel so blessed with all the support I’ve received from my friends and family. And for all the people that have been supporting me during this journey with Bandida Brand. Read more>>

Crystal Keim

We believe it is very important to ask you friends and family to support your business. What is even more important is to communicate how they can support you. Often times when you express to your friends or family that you would like them to support. Read more>>

Kimberly Adams

I personally don’t feel that you should have to ask for support from your family and friends. I personally believe that they should believe in your vision and trust you enough to stand behind you and motivate you. I feel that you should receive the same support as they would a well known company doing the same thing as your small business. Read more>>

Gerald Williams

To be honest, at first asking someone to support your business can feel nerve reckoning. But if you believe in your self and your product your selling it becomes easier. Also Ive learned that support comes in many forms and doesn’t just need to be financial. For example sharing your content, commenting, referring others to come purchase product are all forms of support. Read more>>

May Bugenhagen

Fifteen years ago, when I first started my matchmaking business, I faced a lot of skepticism from those around me. The concept was new, and people found it difficult to wrap their heads around what I was going to be doing. When it came time to ask for support from my friends and family, Read more>>

Carmella Bailey

If it were not for friends and family, Served by Carmella would still be an idea. With that being said, the help given by family and friends come with boundaries. I think asking for their recognition and support in any way they can is always acceptable. I say this because you are able to support small businesses in many ways, financially or not. Read more>>