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...
Girl, I am in the same boat! It's so scary but so rewarding at the same time once you start getting customers and feedback from them. It's best to go at it with the mindset of taking several months time to get things to the point of "launch" mode. That also helps with spreading out start up costs over a longer amount of time. I have faith in you! Keep your chin up, girl! <3 just wanted to shoot you some words of encouragement. have a great night!
ReplyDeleteYup!! I'm glad to have another owner here that knows what it's like. I'm definitely taking this slowly, just a bit at a time so I'm not risking everything I own, lol. That's why I'm starting with just 5 colors. I originally wanted to do SO much more, and nearly had the money saved up, but then I got sick last year and had to leave work and lost all my savings! Ick! I think doing just a bit at a time is the way to go, though.
ReplyDeleteI know you can do it! I've seen your products myself and they are gorgeous! I'm so proud of you.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, love!
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