Just an update

Starting your own business: about a year and a half ago, the day came when we decided to go for it. Full of ideas and motivation, we decided to embark on the AdornPay adventure together. How did it all come about, and how did we get started? You can read all about that in our previous blog posts.

By now, it has been quiet on our blog for a while. When embarking on this adventure, we were aware that setbacks are part of entrepreneurship. We also knew that we were starting in a very difficult time; COVID had turned the entire economy upside down. At every company, you heard something about delayed deliveries or a difficult financial situation, but for us, COVID was also a source of motivation. The fact that everything now had to be contactless actually strengthened our product's position in the market. We are also two determined women who never shy away from a challenge, so this extra challenge was actually only motivating. Long delivery times? No problem, we'll work around that! Difficulties sourcing materials? We'll take care of it. Well... NO! That's not how it works. Over the past few months, we have experienced firsthand that entrepreneurship comes with setbacks. We wanted to go online before summer, but it should be clear that we didn't manage to do so.

The regular collection is still not fully in. There have been setbacks in production, customs is dealing with backlogs, and when the products arrive, they turn out to contain manufacturing defects. Our samples with payment chips have also proven to be a huge challenge. We knew beforehand that we had chosen a complicated product to enter the market with. However, we really underestimated how much is involved in this product idea. There is so much to take into account, and we still have a long way to go.

But none of this should spoil the fun. Behind the scenes, we are busy getting everything ready so that we can launch the regular collection online. We expect to receive the final items tomorrow. These items can then be photographed and added to the website, where the rest of the collection that has already been received and photographed is already waiting behind the scenes to 'shine'. Despite all the setbacks, we are truly very proud of how everything is slowly beginning to take shape. The collection is even more beautiful than expected, and this comes across even more beautifully in the photos. The items we are already wearing have been very well received by everyone we meet. The collaboration between us as business partners, as well as with our partners, is also going wonderfully!

All in all, we certainly have no reason to complain. Are we entrepreneurs facing setbacks? Absolutely! Does this mean we regret our decision to go for it even slightly? Definitely not!

All the beautiful items that are slowly coming in and the wonderful moments that entrepreneurship brings provide us with so much satisfaction and pride. We can only tell everyone to always pursue their dreams and happiness. Do you have a great business idea? Develop your idea, see what is needed, and go for it! As long as you want something badly enough and are willing to work hard for it, anyone can make their dreams come true!

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