Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Business blues

Alright, I'm having a really flat couple of business weeks.. I've seen some wonderful businesses really succeeding, and whilst of course I'm happy for them ( as I know how much work a business like ours take), it sux a tad as they're in the same industry I'm competing in.. I'm feeling like''why should I bother''. Funds are a little tight, as orders have been a little slow coming in. I'm needing a Win- but of course you have to work for it and make it happen. One cannot expect things to just happen. 

As some of you may be aware I made the decision a few weeks back to take my son Memphis out of 4 year old preschool & drop him back to 3 year old. This has been the best decision: I haven't looked back and all my anxiety and stress over the matter has gone. He hasn't questioned the change, and now I know it was the right thing to do. Even with the frustratingly mad days I am happy to have my little guy at home with me for another year before he heads off to the big world of school.

Of course the downfall for me has been I've lost my 2 days a week that I spent working on my business. I cant do it at nights anymore as I'm working my bar job (still having fun and loving it by the way) and now  also don't have the quality alone time during the day. I'm one of those people who if I cant do things from start to finish, and do it properly I wont get into it properly. Yeah major bummer for me- but once I get on a roll it's sweet.

I did get a little perk me up this week ,I had lunch with the gorgeous Andrea from www.kawaiikids.com.au Gosh She's a breath of fresh air, and it's hard not to be happy & enthusiastic when your around her! I love her business. What I love most is her unique style, and her guts to get out there manufacture goods too! This girl has got it going on.It was so nice to chat business with someone who understands, and not feel threatened or intimidated. Yep we both have baby stuff- but that's where our similarities end. Kawaii kids is Korean inspired, funky, out there and fun. I tend to stay away from her site (or else I'd spend a fortune, sorry Andrea) So yep- I'm giving her a plug cause I think she deserves it (though by the sounds of how many orders she has a week does not need it)

I shouldn't be so hard on myself really- I must be getting out there somewhere in the big world wide web- Not only is my inbox full of Spam seo experts telling me how I need to spend thousands of dollars on seo as no one can find me on Google (um hello how did you find me?) but also lots of new suppliers contacting me asking me if I will stock their goods.. The pessimist in me thinks it's cause times are a bit tough, but the optimist in me says nah it's cause they're finally taking notice of Baby for life.

On the personal front I've been completely preoccupied with the prospect of purchasing another house. I cant give away any details as were still not sure which way where going, but it's very exciting, and very scary too! It's going to require alot of hard work, and I've got to make sure I"m up for it!

That's my week in a wrap up- up, down and all over the shop.


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