Today we’re excited to introduce you to Shanna Hill-Amoah. Shanna is a content partner. Content partners help Voyage in so many ways from spreading the word about the work that we do, sponsoring our mission and collaborating with us on content like this.
Shanna is a native of Georgia and grew up in Thomasville, later relocating to Atlanta. Her family has resided in Henry County for 20 years. Shanna’s passion has always been to entertain, party planning, interior design, and other artistic concepts. After wanting a break from the corporate world, Shanna took a leap of faith and started, Party-By-Design. Party-By-Design is a canvas painting, arts/entertainment business for children and adults. They offer In-Studio sessions, DIY at home paint kits to go, Virtual paint parties online and Mobile paint parties offsite. Share your theme and they will take it from there! Let them create a canvas themed party designed for you…
Check out our conversation with Shanna below.
What advice would you give to others contemplating opening a new business?
My advice to those aspiring a new business, is to please have a plan and a backup plan if things get tight. After opening a business in the midst of Covid-19, I have learned that things can go from bad to worst in a matter of days. So having a plan to pick yourself back up, is always best or else you may crash and burn.
What to you, are key “essential” factors for starting a business?
I have a few key factors for starting a business. I have already said to plan. Another is to have a support system, speak with mentors and look to others that are already doing what you aspire to do. Get tips from them to help you along the way.
Would you say owning your own business is hard?
Owning your own business is definitely hard. One of the hardest parts is missing out on opportunities to have fun and enjoy friends and family. It is often long hours, weekend hours and holiday hours at work when you are a small business having to working alone. It is hard to maintain your own social media content and daily marketing, coupled with running the business from day to day.
Do you think someone needs to be business savvy to start a business?
I do not think not being business savvy is a deal breaker for starting a business. However, I do think doing the research or working with others for help, is definitely key and very important to starting a business.
In your view, who should folks seek out when things get hard in their new business?
For me being spiritually inclined, I reach out to my God first, then family and friends. I would advise others, to seek whomever is closet to them and whoever they feel most comfortable in seeking help from.
Is having a website for your business a gamechanger?
Absolutely not! With the social media world we live in today, online platforms, coupled with email and cell phones, can cover any business need without website overhead, cost and daily maintenance.
It was so great to reconnect. One last question – how can our readers connect with you, learn more or support you?
Party-By-Design can be found physically in Stockbridge Georgia. Online on our website at www.party-by-design.com. Via email at info@party-by-design.com and on social media, IG and Facebook at @partybydesignTM. As a small, local and independent black woman owned business, I can always use and appreciate any support. You can donate to Party-By-Design on PayPal or via CashApp $PartyByDesignTM.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.party-by-design.com
- Facebook: @partybydesignTM
- Linkedin: Shanna Amoah
- Other: Google (Available in Google searches)
