Small Business Q & A: Ol’Folkie Products

Editor's Note: Patch has teamed up with the West Cobb Business Association to get the word out about the small businesses of the area through Q & A's with the business owners. Any and all West Cobb business owners are welcome to participate. Simply email michael.stone@patch.com for more information.

ol’folkie Products, LLC

Location: Smyrna, in-home business
Contact information: soap@olfolkie.com or 770-713-9990
Website: www.olfolkie.com
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Who you are:
Relationship to business: Owners
Founding year: 2011

What do you offer customers?
Handmade soaps and butters/hard lotions. All natural, made in small batches, cold process or old-fashion lye soap. Not melt and poor.

What makes your business unique?
Family owned. High-quality products that last. Mr. Miller, "the ol’folkie,” makes the soap. We will help you make your own scent and label.

What was your inspiration to starting your business?
It was an accident. Four to five years ago, learned the process to make products for our own use and as Christmas gifts. Three months after Christmas, we received request for more. As the request grew, the hobby turned into a small business.

What are the advantages of doing business in West Cobb?
Very supportive, great people. and Dr. George were the first to offer store shelves. We are members of West Cobb Business Association and will always be thankful and supportive of the people and the area.

In times of a struggling economy, what advice would you give other business men and women to keep their business viable and growing?
Join or attend the WCBA and other business associations. Many of the functions are free. Volunteer at Our Father's Hands and other area missions/charities. Get to know the people you can help and support, and they will help and support you. Be flexible, open to ideas and change.