Mum’s Online Business Thrives After Heartwarming TikTok Goes Viral

Starting a business in today's world can be exceptionally challenging, but one woman experienced a remarkable breakthrough with her new online venture, thanks to her daughter’s TikTok video that went viral. A touching TikTok video of her mother, Zoe, diligently crafting glasses for her Etsy shop in their garden shed gained immense traction online and reached over 32 million views.

The TikTok overlay text read: "Watching my mum spend hours making glasses for Etsy, which has only had two initial sales." The heartfelt moment struck a chord with viewers, causing the comments section to overflow with supportive messages. A number of people expressed their intent to visit Zoe’s shop, FunkyPeepers, on Etsy.

The video’s viral success translated into a significant influx of orders for Zoe. She went from only two sales to nearly 150 new orders, temporarily pausing her account to cope with the unexpected surge in demand. "Aww, I went to her shop, and the announcement says she’s overwhelmed + now she has almost 150 sales," commented one user. Another added: "CONGRATS ON 91 SALES!" with another remarking, "Stop it, I'm crying at the sales updates!"

Despite some negative feedback, which usually accompanies online exposure, the majority of the comments radiated positivity. Zoe herself addressed the cynicism with a note plea: "Firstly, my daughter did this to help launch me – I didn’t know she’d done it, but it was kind / well meant, and secondly, it’s not easy to start a business. Please be kind. Words hurt."

The clever and catchy name, FunkyPeepers, also received praises, with someone noting: "I think funky peepers is the best name I’ve ever heard of! Go mama!! they scream festival season ready!!"

Reaching 266 sales was a crucial milestone for Zoe, who now juggles the rapidly growing number of orders flooding into her Etsy shop. As summed up by a supportive commenter: "This is why social media can be used for good. I hope she has so many sales now."

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