So sales have slowed down and I’m slightly frustrated by it. I guess I got spoiled when everything ramped up in the last couple of months. But I suppose this gives me time to reflect and be thankful for my accomplishments.
On October 22nd, 2017 I reached my 6 month mark being in business.
What are the pros and cons of having a small business? I will tell you from my perspective:
Pro #1: I really enjoy learning about the crystals as well as looking for crystals and stones to add to the shop.
Con #1: You WILL be spending money. There’s really no way around it.
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Pro #2: I get to design/create/market things my way.
Con #2: You WILL be spending A WHOLE LOT of money.
There’s more but I will stop right there.
I didn’t take out a loan either, I was using my own savings and putting everything on a credit card and paying it back in huge amounts. But something happened recently where a family member borrowed a huge chunk of money and now I have no idea if it will be paid back. That’s a whole lot of uncertainty right there. So now I’m trying to figure out how to keep the business going while spending less? In other words, how to make my money last.
So that’s where I’m at currently. I knew from the getgo that this would be challenging and a different experience for me and I’m not about to give up right before I reach my first year. I know lots of small businesses fail and I don’t want to be one of them.
This is not a cry for help by the way. I’m just putting my thoughts down. I know everything will be fine, I just have to stay motivated, especially when it slows down.
I guess I would be freaking out if I didn’t have a job.