Business Start-Up? Seize The Day!

Oct 27, 2026

Social media is full of success stories showcasing how regular people take an idea for a business, act on it (often starting at their kitchen table), and journey forward, successfully living their dreams. So why not you? If you have been hoping and wishing to start a business from home, but find yourself mired in muck (making a plan, then a plan for the plan, investors for the planning and so on), perhaps it’s time to leap into action, and see where the results take you? Here’s inspiration for putting one foot in front of the other.

From Soap Bombs, To Hot Chocolate Bombs, To…

Like many, Kiana Gomes started baking during the COVID pandemic. Finding that cakes were fun to make but challenging for sustaining a business, she borrowed inspiration from her previous job (think soap bombs at the mall), and got into the hot chocolate bomb trend, literally earning about $60k from her kitchen table in a four month period from November-February, with the help of her family. Then, suddenly, poof—business petered out. Not to be deterred, Gomes kept exploring, and with a boost on Dragon’s Den, her business, Cocktail Bomb Shop, was born. Here’s how the business and its success story are explained on LinkedIn:

At Cocktail Bomb Shop, we blend creativity, sparkle, and a dash of magic to transform the ordinary cocktail experience into something extraordinary. Founded in Montreal, Quebec, by a passionate entrepreneur inspired during a challenging time, our brand has quickly evolved from a kitchen experiment into a celebrated innovation in the beverage industry.

Our journey began unexpectedly, amidst the global challenges of 2020. Transitioning from baking custom cakes to experimenting with the viral sensation of hot chocolate bombs, we stumbled upon a gap in the adult beverage market. Months of dedicated testing and a sprinkle of edible glitter later, the Cocktail Bomb was born. Not just a product, but a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of social media, our Cocktail Bomb went viral, capturing the hearts and palates of many.

At Sage, when asked for her “top tip for anyone who is thinking about starting a business or maybe in the very early stages,” Gomes emphasizes the importance of actually taking action, noting:

I see a lot of people, they’re writing a business plan, they’re trying to plan things, they’re like, “Okay, first I need to get money, whatever, to start my business.” But I feel like they’re too invested in the plan and not on the action. So, because they just never take any action, nothing ends up ever happening and I literally see this all the time.
People tell me like, “Oh, I’m going to start a business, I’m going to do this, I’m going to do that” they don’t do anything. I don’t think they’re ever going to do anything because they’re too involved in their plan….But by doing nothing and just planning it in your head, you’re not going to get anywhere.
And also…when naming your business, maybe try and name it something that is not product specific so you can easily expand.

Protect Your Dreams As You Grow

Colonial Surety Company believes in small business owners and entrepreneurs—and we’re here to help. As you build and grow your business, we can help you protect your dreams (and your assets) with right sized, efficient and cost effective insurance coverages. Our insurance policies help businesses at every stage of growth, and include:

Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance to shield you from allegations that your professional services or advice caused a client financial harm. For consultants, accountants, real estate agents, notaries, and countless others, professional liability insurance is a non-negotiable layer of protection.

General Liability Insurance covers everyday risks like third-party bodily injury or property damage that occurs on your business premises or as a result of your operations. Think of a client tripping on your property or an employee accidentally damaging a client’s equipment.

Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) conveniently combines liability and property insurance to protect against many of the risks commonly associated with running a business, such as property and equipment damage, customer injuries, and defense in the event of a related lawsuit. If a fire, theft or other covered disaster strikes, BOP provides coverage for computers, furniture and other property damages too.

Cyber Liability Insurance: Cybersecurity threats impact all businesses, making it critical to mitigate the damage and ensure obligatory investigation and notification procedures are implemented. That’s why Colonial Surety Company includes $50k of cyberliability insurance at no extra cost with most first-time purchases of liability insurance policies. Higher limits are available depending on your business needs. Colonial Surety’s cyber liability insurance arms you with response protocols and notification services that comply with regulations, as well as protection against lawsuits and regulatory actions.

At Colonial Surety Company, we make it easy and speedy for business owners to obtain insurance coverages as well as the surety and fidelity bonds required in many fields. Just choose your coverage, get an instant quote, then complete your information, purchase, and download your digital policy in minutes.

Protect the dream of growing your business and sustaining your business with coverage from Colonial Surety Company:

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