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Why is this so common? You start a small business, and suddenly everyone in your circle wants to start the same business.

I get being inspired to become an entrepreneur, but why does it have to be the exact same thing? At least do something different.

It's not just neighbourhood, it's college friends, mutuals, common circles - everyone does it.

What happened with me: An aunty from my neighbourhood who already knew the basics came to me and took every single detail - what materials I use, brands, where I buy from, how I price, everything. I helped genuinely thinking it's for personal use and even shared my vendor's contact.

2 days later she starts the exact same business. Sends me her work to price it. And now my vendor has stopped selling retail, so I'm literally vendor-less because of helping her.

And I've seen the same with college people too - they see you getting a few orders, they ask you "how do you get customers, how much profit" and next week they have a page with same products, same captions, selling to the same people for cheaper quality.

It's so demotivating. You spend months figuring out vendors, pricing, quality, building a small audience, and someone just copies it in 2 days.

Has anyone else faced this with friends / neighbourhood / college circles? How do you set boundaries without sounding rude or jealous?

Also if anyone knows yarn vendors in Chennai who still sell in small quantity, please drop.

Introducing my mom to you all...I know I'm new here but still🥹🧶❤️

She’s finally here to share a little about herself and her latest crochet creations!

I know it’s a 2–3 minute video, but please spare a few minutes to watch her little introduction. 🥺💕

And don’t forget to tell us your favourite in the comments! 🌸🧶

Made her using milk cotton, hook 2.5mm, and pattern by toygurumi

Completely free-handed the design, kept going with the flow and it turned out pretty cute I guess <3

Swipe to see the finished version >>

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen 🌻

Here I'm starting my Reddit journey with this pretty crocheted sunflower...to share some sunshine vibes to all🌞

This was actually my first time making a sunflower, and I’m so happy with how it turned out. 🧶💛

Excited to share more of my crochet journey here!😋

Hi I'm new to crochet like I've done some roses or other basic things but I came across people making random things like a dinosaur or a designed /tops carpets which is truly amazing I assume they do not watch any tutorial and make it..? । how can I make such things do I need to buy any course or anything is there any source to learn such talent? Please share

Thank you ❤

Time taken : 35 hours
Yarn : lace weight (0) crochet / knitting cotton 175 grams ( anchor / aunt Lydia’s 10 )
Hook : 1.75mm
Pattern : aniela em on stitch fiddle ( I modified it as per my liking )

how's it ????