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VIDEO: #SmallBizRollCall with Lisa Kasper of Blue Moon Candles

If you missed last weeks #SmallBizRollCall, you can catch it here. My guest co-host for this mornings #SmallBizRollCall was Lisa Kasper of Blue Moon Candles in San Jacinto, California. Lisa is just back from summer vacation, and she joined us to share her take on the importance of pausing to disconnect, unplug and rejuvenate.

Thanks to everyone who joined, especially those who chatted live during the show: Shila Laing in Washington, IBN Local Director (Los Angeles) Jennifer Hardaway, Melissa Rivera in New York and so many more! Here are some of the links and information shared during the live broadcast. Time stamps are included to make it easy for you to scroll to what interests you most.

  1. Small business trivia question. (Starting at 8:50) Recently, the IRS announced an increase to the business mileage rate to 55.5 Cents. Congratulations to Shila Laing who answered the question first and correctly. The new rate takes effect on July 1, so dont forget to take your maximum deduction as you travel to and from those trade shows and business meetings.
  2. On unplugging. Starting at 3:11, Lisa shared her take on how important it is to unplug and regroup so you can focus on your highest priorities. According to Lisa, it infuses your creativity and you come home ready to attach it. Love that!
  3. The inspiration for Lisas business. Starting at 4:33, Lisa shared the inspiration for her business. Inspired by her grandmothers love for candles, Lisa says she couldnt find what she wanted in a candle so she made her own. I am constantly amazed at people like Lisa who started a successful business based on something they wanted but couldnt find anywhere else.
  4. Lisas products. Starting at 6:04, Lisa shared her Vaniglia Del Madagascar candle. You can see it in the video, but since you cant smell it, I wont tease you. Not the beautiful glitter in the candle, which makes it that much more special. Check out the Sweet Orange Ginger (starting at 7:18), made with fruit wax and essential oils.
  5. Lisas raffle. Lisa announced a raffle for existing customers, but theres still time for you to enter to win if you place an order within the next day or so. Watch the video at 3:19 to find out how you can enter to win.
  6. Lisas words of encouragement, at 15:04:

    People often say that motivation doesnt last. Well, neither does bathing, and thats why we recommend it daily.

    Lisa says this quote from Zig Ziglar is funny and motivating for her. What an appropriate quote to start the week, right? Each day as small business owners, we have to start off the day motivating ourselves. How wonderful that we can connect weekly at #SmallBizRollCall to do just that!

Post a photo of you with one of Lisas products to enter the raffleout on the Blue Moon Candles FaceBook Page, follow Lisa on Twitter and visit her website. Meet Shila Laing of Artisanal Soap, this weeks trivia question winner, at Twitter!

#SmallBizRollCall is recorded LIVE each week from 11:00am EST to 11:15am EST (or a tad bit longer if were having too much fun) at the INDIE FaceBook Page. Well be on vacation next week, July 4, for the holiday, so well see you on July 11 for the next #SmallBizRollCall.

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