It is a project that has been over a year in the making, you may remember a post from last year where I hinted at making some big decisions 'Never Making Mistakes is a Mistake' and the day is almost here that I can direct you all, our lovely readers from all over the globe, to shop at my little home away from home on the interwebs. To be honest I am still finding this thought very overwhelming.
I have spoken before about how our family business came to be, how I have always been a person who wants to work for myself and how much I love what I do. But I am not going to lie to you the last year has been one of the hardest times in my life.
- Plan, LOTS. But be prepared to alter your path. Don't be too fixated on your ideas of how you think things should be. You may find better ways of doing things, you just haven't thought of it yet.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help. Think hard about your friend's talents and skills, they are your friends and they want to help you and see you succeed. Find ways they can help you. Most importantly talk to them about it because they are on your side, and if they can help they will.
- Do your research. Find out what people expect from what you are hoping to do. Think about what you expect, what do you like and not like about existing businesses like yours.
- Work with people you trust. Make sure the people who are helping you, are people that will help you to achieve your goals.
- If you are working with a designer/supplier/estate agent or other professional, don't be afraid to ask them as many questions as you need to. Don't feel like they are going to think that you are stupid, it is their job to answer those questions for you.
- Don't be afraid to nag those professionals to do their job if you feel you are being ignored, or don't have the information you need, but do be kind and appreciate them when they go the extra mile.
- Aim high. Make whatever you do, be the best it can be.
Sammy xxx
