25/08/2026
🤣🤣 this is so relatable! (Maybe not the summer bod 🤣😭) My life is currently chaos 😂 and honestly, I know I’m going to miss it come September. ❤️
But this morning, there was a little voice in my head saying: “You really need to get those quotes sent out and reply to those messages if you want to get paid!” 😂
So I got the kids ready, got Lottie to sleep & came on here to make a start, then the first two posts I saw were local small business owners apologising for not replying and being behind on messages and it really hit me. It’s not just me.
Behind most small businesses is one person doing EVERYTHING. The business, marketing, admin, actual work, stock, accounts, messages, quotes… all whilst juggling a life outside of work too.
You can message a huge company and get an automated response saying they’ll reply within 3–5 working days, but when you message a small business, it’s often one person trying to spin a million plates.
So if we don’t reply straight away, please know it’s not because we don’t want your business or don’t value your enquiry. Sometimes we’re just trying to keep everything going and fulfil many different job titles in one role.
Most small businesses are ran single-handedly and behind the screen is usually somebody who’s trying the hardest to make it work. Your patience is appreciated more than ever especially in school holidays 🥰❤️❤️