It's really something to start your own business; especially for the first time! When you're used to working for a weekly paycheck, it's a comfort when Friday comes around. When you work for yourself, you get paid when the work comes in and that is sporadic at best sometimes. I wonder how it will feel to get paid on a regular basis? I know those days are coming because I have faith in myself and in what I do. Plus, people always need someone to care for their furry families. I just pray it's me!!
I love this new life and the freedom it provides. I guess it's just leaving the comfort zone of working "for the man" that's disheartening sometimes. Conflict and stress build character and give me a sense of purpose to work harder toward my goal. I am growing day by day and am building a client base that's second to none. And for that, I am grateful! Now, if I can just get 100 new clients by end of business Friday... LOL! I feel like Varuca Salt...I want t
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So, like millions of people everyday, I got ill. Ear infection-the story of my life since I was a child. It's nothing new, nothing uncommon-except for now...I'm a self employed, Pet Sitter/Dog Walker extraordinaire! I can't just NOT be involved, right? Wrong! Sometimes, we have to take the time to heal ourselves and get back in the game on our best foot forward (or in this case, with both ears in commission). By nature, I'm a fun loving, a little sloth-ish woman. It shows...A LOT! But, I must say that while I was out of commission and trying to get better, life in the business world went on-THANKFULLY!! Did I do ALL I COULD?? No, I did not. Did I do THE BEST I COULD?? Absolutely! I think my best is not the same as your best or as her best or for that matter ANYONE'S best. Because, it's MINE! I am proud of what I've accomplished-especially since this is my first crack at being an entrepreneur!! The discipline and the gumption it takes is something I wasn't truly prepared for. But I'm learning that I CAN do this! I WILL succeed! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE what I do!
For some people in my inner circle, it's not fast enough or I'm not busy enough. For me, all things in due time. I've learned that each person has their own way, their own style. Mine happens to be a little slower than some and faster than others. We all reach the finish line in the end-I'm truly in no hurry! Now that I've qualified my work ethic, which is 2nd to none by-the-way, I will say that coming closer to the grind stone would probably be in my best interest. I'm trying new things everyday to increase business. Short of heading to a Botanica, that is and that's probably next! (look it up if you're not familiar) My partner likes the face-to-face time for business. I do too because actually, if I can see and talk to you...I've got you! Just ask some of my former co-workers. But I also know the value of a strong online presence. I am proficient in both but need to grow more! So, off to work I go! Setting the standard and woo-ing the furry families out there. Wish me luck for a nice, long business life. |
Elizabeth BradfordI left the corporate world to do what I love--caring for and hanging out with furry and winged family members! It does my heart and soul good. Archives
June 2023
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