Stay Positive.

I mentioned in my second blog that I would grant FULL access to the behind the scenes look- including my fears and insecurities. Well here it goes. I'm starting off with just a handful of jars of five different colors for my soft opening, which is really more market research than anything. I made a comment on Vexxy's Facebook recently that mentioned that I had spent an entire paycheck on my new materials. That was no exaggeration, folks! If I don't at least get my money back on this, I'm completely screwed. In fact, I'm going to be phoneless for two days because I can't pay my bill on time! Suffice to say- I'm terrified.

I actually do feel confident that I can make my initial investment back, but I don't know how long I can keep pouring money into this to see if things pick up. But I am determined! This is my dream and SOMEHOW I simply HAVE to make it work!

I'm not looking to get rich off of this. I don't even need the company itself to profit; I'd just love to be able to pay my own salary. I'd be in a wonderland if I can eventually make this my full time job, but realistically I see myself working at least one part time job for, well, a helluva long time, haha.

Opening your own business is a scary venture, no matter how much research you've done or how careful you are. You just can't really know what's going to happen until you have a go at it. So I am praying, keeping my fingers crossed, working my butt off and doing whatever it takes to see this through.

Just stay positive! Stay positive, stay positive, stay positive...

Good Times!

WOOOO!!! I finally got my new shipment the other day and almost have my first five colors ready to roll out!

Don't forget, followers of this blog will receive a 10% discount! Follow me now cause we's about to roll out the red carpet ANY DAY NOW!

Insider's Discount!

After I get paid today (Oh, how I love working again!), I'll be ordering my next shipment of materials tomorrow. It won't be much longer at all until Vexxy hits the shelves!

As a special thank you for putting up with the wait, I'll be offering a 10% discount coupon to all of my Backstage Pass followers! But you must be following the blog to get the 10% off! I may decide to offer a 5% discount to Facebook and Twitter followers, but that's undecided.

This discount will not last long so start following NOW to take full advantage!

Stay tuned and I will announce the discount code (which must be accompanied by your blog name at time of sale) with the soft opening date. ;)

Five Cubed

I just wanted to make a quick post because I can't contain my excitement. :)

Vexxy will be cracking the doors open very soon. After finally being back at work for a few weeks, I've come across a little extra cash to do a sampling of some pigments. The current plan is to post up five colors in five gram jars for five bucks each on Etsy. I was originally wanting to start with something bigger, but I've decided that I simply cannot wait any longer!

As each bit sells, I'll be able to offer more and more of the starting line I originally had my heart set on. I think this is a wonderful compromise. Starting a business is all about flexibility, you know. Keep your eyes peeled and I'll be announcing the official date soon!