I cannot believe how fast this year is going. It is May and this week I realized 2 things. Firstly It's my birthday on Saturday (the day before Mothers Day) and secondly Baby for Life will be celebrating our 3rd Birthday! I was meant to be all organized and have something wonderful planned for you all. But I havent quite got my act together. So my brain will be mighty busy between now and the 17th May!
On the Birthday front for me I'm not all that excited. I'm not down about it, but it's just another day really. I'll be hitting 31. Yes that's right, 31. I cant believe it. I feel about 25 most days. I get told alot that I look mid twenties so that's great! I'm hoping hubby and I, & fingers crossed a few close friends might be able to go out to dinner to celebrate. I think the last time I went out somewhere nice for a meal was Mothers day last year.D'oh.
Although the business hasn't grown as fast as I would have liked, I am stoked (you'll notice me use this word alot stoked- its my fav, and it means I'm extremely happy and proud about something) that I have lasted 3 years. Actually for those that dont know- we begun the business in August 2009, but wasn't official and running as Baby For Life till May 2010.
DID YOU KNOW 50% of small businesses fail within the first year. 95% fail within the first 5 years.37% of small businesses who employ less than 20 employees have a chance of surviving the first 4 years, and only 9% have a chance of surviving 10 years!
So the odds really are against me. I think it's because I've kept changing my business as A- it suited me and my family- and B as the economy has changed.
I was so gung ho at the start and willing to give it everything, now I know that there is indeed a cost for everything (and were not just talking money) so everything in my life now has to balance.
Dont be sad- I'll have something for you all for our Birthday Bash! So keep posted here and on Facebook! babyforlifeswanhill
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