My mum hates my business - who IBU?

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Five years ago my mum started a business, which includes a certain service that I am experienced in.

Six months ago, I decided to stop freelancing for places and start my own business. Due to the nature of the business (PR and marketing), we offer a similar service as an add-on. This is very normal for PR agencies.

My mum doesn’t work in PR - she’s in a completely different industry, however also offers a similar service as an add-on.

My mum had always told me about her successes and I’ve always celebrated for her, however last night she noticed an advertisement I had placed on Instagram, which included information about this service.

I received a print screen and a text asking what I was doing, and since when had I offered this service, because this is what she does. I explained that it was similar but not the same service - and we had been offering this since the start of our opening, which she was previously aware of, as it is what part of our team specialise in.

I then received a phone call telling me ‘not to step on her toes’ in a threatening way. She then became very sarcastic and now, if anything good happens regarding my business, she rolls her eyes and moves the conversation on so I’ve stopped telling her.

AIBU to feel a bit hurt? As I mentioned we are not in the same industry and therefore it shouldn’t matter if we offer (a small part) of a similar service with a completely different clientele.

Or is she justified in feeling angry?

I hope this makes sense.

Is this like a print company offering design services, and you’re a PR agency offering it too?

YANBU, not in the slightest. Even if you did handle FB for your clients, you're targeting a rather small niche with the fashion industry, which leaves her with everything else. Doesn't seem to be a serious threat to her livelihood!

How many clients does one company really need, anyway? (Speaking as someone who helps run a small design/marketing business, there are only so many clients you can reasonably maintain, and if you're good at what you do, there are many fish in the sea.)

Oh I see you’ve explained. Surely you’re only not doing FB because you haven’t been asked? Either way she shouldn’t be petty about it. You’re not ripping off her business. Presume she wouldn’t manage someone’s FB without also doing their website.

speakout do you host cuddle parties?

steff13 I don't know what a "cuddle party " is.