Bizness Babes Blog: Hatiheri's Profile

Here is my interview for the Bizness Babes Blog Profile:

What is the name of your business?
My name is Tish Kirkland and my business is Hatiheri - headwear and accessories for hair loss.

When & Where did you start Bizness Babes?

I did the Bizness Babes course in Brisbane starting August 2010. 

How has it helped your business?

In so many ways! By guiding me to produce my Business Plan, by providing advice about so many different legal obligations and financial aspects of running my own business, by sharing inspirational stories about other, real, women, and by giving me the confidence to take my idea to the world! 

The biggest lesson you have learnt when it comes to your business?

“Start where you want to finish.” 

Your experience of doing the Bizness Babes course.

For me, the Bizness Babes course was perfect for helping with getting me back on track with my life following treatment for breast cancer. It gave me something (other than my health) to focus on every week , which was a refreshing change. I met the most amazing women with bright and creative ideas and was (and continue to be) inspired by these women. In addition, I loved being part of a community organisation and it really made me feel connected with my city.

Mother's Day Classic 2011: Hatiheri Headscarves

Six red and white polka dot Hatiheri headscarves are ready to go. I've run out of red thread but as soon as I get some more, I'll finish the rest of them to make 10 for our TEAM TISH members. I've ordered blue shirts from an online clearance shop and I hope they will arrive early next week. We're going to look AWESOME in our costumes!

Hatiheri's first wholesale order!

Here are the first 40 - for the Atrium Plaza Pharmacy

at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

How to: tie a headscarf

One thing I struggled with when first confronted with being bald, was not only what to wear on my head (for comfort and protection) but also how to wear it.

I loved wearing a scarf but wearing one on a bald head is totally different from wearing one on top of hair. Without hair, you lack bulk and springiness. I felt exposed at the back of my head/neck and just above my ears, where hair would usually poke through.

Here are a few practical shots of how to wear a headscarf to help minimise your uneasiness with this new and unusual situation:

Do/Did you have a favourite scarf or hat?

What would you wear if you were suddenly confronted with being bald?