my own personal business...

as i said in an earlier post, i am working on starting my own freelance design/etsy business. my family has been telling me for years that i should do this and for years i've come up with reasons and excuses as to why it's not a good idea. mostly just plain fear. well, enough excuses.

my first task, aside from the name that is, was to do research. see what else is out there, learn what i can from people who have gone before me. and, since i'm an avid reader...i hit the book store. what i found is this...


it has encouraged me, inspired me and scared me to death. ironically, the fears and excuses i've been telling my family for years...this book has completely squelched. which would be great except that it simultaneously has brought up so many more questions and anxieties like...business licenses, taxes, bookkeeping, marketing, etc. so many things that i have never even considered. the only thing keeping me moving forward on this endeavor is that this book explains how to do all of those things. it is the nuts and bolts of starting a "crafting" business.

so, i will keep you updated as this journey unfolds. it's exciting and a tiny bit scary, but...i'm ready for a little bit of risk.