Qualified pharmacist Maryam is a mother of two young boys, one of whom is under a year old. And, as with many small businesses owners launching their services this year, the birth of Peel Stick Label, which creates vinyl and heat transfer labels, cake toppers and personalised goods, involved Covid-19.
She said: "I wanted to find a way to start a business that allows me to stay at home and spend time with my children as well as an earning potential. I started this business in late July during the pandemic and it has been running for four months and I have really enjoyed it.
"We started off selling vinyl labels and heat transfer (or iron on labels). The vinyl labels can be transferred onto a range of materials such as plastic and glass and allow you personalise your own belongings and upcycle what you have without having to buy new products which are personalised.
Herb pots available for personalisation. Photo: Maryam Chagani
"The heat transfer labels can be ironed onto clothing or material to personalise those. These were the drive behind the name Peel Stick Label as you Peel the transfer paper off, Stick your label onto the desired and surface and can Label anything.
"During the first wave of the pandemic we released personalised hand sanitiser bottles which were a hit and since then we have also released personalised Christmas baubles.
"We also make a range of cake and cupcake toppers ranging from card to acrylic paddle cake toppers to personalise any occasion."
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