What’s your view on asking friends and family to support your brand? We asked members of the community to open up and share their views on this controversial topic. Check out some highlights below.

Sanei W.

I believe that asking friends and family to support your business is a key component when you’re first starting out, but I do think there’s a line that most people close to you seem to cross. From what I’ve seen, some people expect discounts or free services. It’s unfair and puts business owners in an awkward situation because 9/10 that friend or family member wouldn’t ask anyone else for a discount; they would respect their business and pay them their stated price. Read more>>

Tiffany Reed

I think that as business owners this is where we go wrong. Asking friends and family to support your business can lead to frustration and disappointment. God in all of his wisdom knew that you would start a business and he has so many people out there that will embrace what you have to offer. Read more>>

Brianna Canizalez

As far as asking friends or family to support your business, i think it’s a great idea. I just wouldn’t dwell on it if they chose not to. Always remember that no one is obligated to support and just because they don’t doesn’t mean they’re being shady. Read more>>

Stefanie Sorondo

As an new company, Barrio Comics has faced funding issues from almost the very start. As a result, Barrio Comics has been working hard to obtain funding from friends & family by promoting our content on social media. We gather up the funds to produce graphical bits to share with our social media audience in hopes that will gather the attention of our audience, which include friends & family. Read more>>