This week I'm chatting to one of my Wedding Pro Members - Ali from Ali's Paper. She tells the story of moving and setting up her business here in the UK and the importance of a good community in all of it. We talk about the highs and lows of her business journey so far and what she's learnt along the way.Find out more about Ali by visiting:The Ali's Paper WebsiteInstagramWant to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my free Wedding Pro community over on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingprosreadytogrow/Find out more about how I can help you grow your wedding business over on my website or Instagram page:www.beccapountney.comwww.instagram.com/beccapountneyJoin the Wedding Pro Business BuilderTime stamps:Starting a Business Journey [00:04:23]Ali shares her journey of starting her business in different countries and the struggles she faced.Incorporating Paper Items into Weddings [00:02:51]Ali talks about how couples can incorporate her paper items into their wedding day.Networking and Marketing Struggles [00:06:19]Ali discusses her struggles with networking and marketing when starting her business in a new place.Learning and Goal Setting [00:09:08]The guest talks about the courses she took to improve her business and bookbinding skills, and how they helped her set clear goals.Benefits of Styled Shoots [00:10:49]The guest discusses how participating in styled shoots helped showcase her products and bring them to life, and how it benefited her business.Importance of Learning and Community [00:15:08]The guest talks about the importance of learning and community in business, and how being part of a group helped her understand the wedding industry and make connections.Ali's journey [00:19:32]Ali's struggles and successes in starting her business in different countries and overcoming language barriers.Recommendation to check out Ali's work [00:19:32]Encouragement to view Ali's work on her social media and website, including her planners.Personal recommendation [00:19:32]Becca's personal recommendation of Ali's planners and how they keep her family organized.Mentioned in this episode:Wedding Pro agencyNeed some help in your wedding business? Our new service allows my team to manage your social accounts, create you a new website or complete one off admin tasks for you. Get in touch to find out more at:

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