
區區肥皂是由葉子僑Bella創辦,她自2008年起成為一名肥皂師。以下是一個關於Bella的小故事和區區肥皂的源起…
我之所以成為了一位全職肥皂師,全因在2008年當我嘗試尋找能夠滿足下列期望的有機工作*,卻無法找到:
作為一個母親,我希望在居所附近工作,並能以彈性時間上班。作為一個理想主義者,我不希望參與不道德的商業活動。作為一個地球寄居者,我希望可以減少對地球的污染。
基本上,除了自己創業之外,我別無選擇。
所以,我決定開展我的肥皂事業,並向銀行申請了二十萬私人貸款作為啟動資金。
三十個月過去了,我不單清還銀行貸款而且還繼續經營著。這足以證明我們可以單靠生產肥皂在香港賺取生活。我希望把這些經驗、知識和技術與其他人分享,尤其是婦女。希望她們因此可以有多一點時間在家中照顧家庭,尤其是小孩子。畢竟,我相信大部份社會問題是源於人與人之間缺乏愛和關心。
區區肥皂的概念構思始於2008年初,經過差不多三年的「懷孕期」,它終於誕生了!這實在有賴一群認同這理念及充滿愛的人,全靠他們一起投入的時間、知識、技術和心力,才能把這個理想實現。
最後,我要感謝這些年來支持著我的消費者。沒有你們的支持,我絕對不能生存至今。
衷心感謝每一位!
送上祝福
葉子僑Bella
*有機工作是指不製造社會問題,能減少污染和有利社區經濟發展的工作。
So...Soap! is created by Bella Ip who has become a soap-maker since 2008. Below is a short story about Bella and her inspiration behind creating So...Soap!
I have become a soap-maker since 2008. When I was trying to look for an Organic Work* that fit the following criteria, I couldn't find any.
Being a mother, I wanted to work near home with flexible working hours.
Being an idealist, I would not compromise on any unethical commercial activities.
Being an environmentalist, I wanted to help ease the burden of Mother Earth.
Basically, that left me with no other options but to start my own business.
So, I started my soap-making business with an initial capital of $200,000 which I loaned from bank.
30 months later, I was able to pay off my bank loan and am still surviving today. This proves that we can survive in Hong Kong making soap alone. I want to share this experience, knowledge and skills with more people, especially women. By becoming a soap-maker, they can spend more time at home taking care of their family, especially their children. After all, I believe social problems arise because people care less and less about each other as love between them seems to be fading.
The So...Soap! concept was first conceived in early 2008 after almost 3 years of "pregnancy". It was finally born! But this project could not be brought to life today without the assistance of many. They are loving individuals who have faith in this concept and have devoted their time, knowledge, skills and energy to make this happen.
Last but not least, thank you to all the consumers who have kept me going all these years. Without your support, I would not have survived!
Thank YOU all!
Blessings,
Bella Ip