Launching My Own Business… What Am I Thinking?
I’m launching my own business in two weeks. Let me say that again… I’M. LAUNCHING. MY. OWN. BUSINESS.
There.
I’ve said it out loud.
What in the world am I thinking?
Remember my goals for 2010? I believe this one falls under the “hop off a cliff” and “take leave of my senses” category. Wouldn’t you agree? In any event, I am learning a lot. A WHOLE LOT.
Like the fact that it is way easier to advise clients regarding their own logos, websites, written copy, marketing and social media than to DO IT FOR MYSELF. You guys, I am a maniac. I have thought and rethought and reworked and rewritten more in the last three weeks than IN MY LIFE. I know you think that I am exaggerating. But ask anyone close to me and they will tell you the truth.
Now, compounding this issue is the fact that I am still full time at my old job. Remember that one? The one I wrote about here? That job will finish up at the end of this month. Theoretically, I will then be able to BREATHE. Then again, maybe not. Until that time I find myself mired in websites, marketing and all of that rigmarole.
So stay with me on this new business journey. I’m sure you’ll be hearing more about it. That is, unless I never actually get the darn copy done.
Twitter: thenagainphoto
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Starting a new business is HARD work. I’m still trying to figure out how to balance everything and it’s so easy to just push my responsibilities off until tomorrow when I have more important things, like eating cookies while I watch The Bachelor, to do! Good luck!
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I can’t wait to hear all about it!!!! You’ll have lots of cheerleaders from the sidelines:-)
Way to go – it is hard work, but can be well worth it. Besides, with all your Twitter and other contacts, you’ll have lots of help and feedback
Ann
STOP it Jennifer (lol). You’ve got me tingling in my brain just thinking about what its going to be… ooooh I just love surprises.
You are such a teaser!
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Congrats to you! Very exciting. Having started my own biz almost nine years ago (wow, that’s almost a decade!), I can say sometimes not knowing what you don’t know is a good thing. If you over think it, you may second guess yourself. I’m sure you’re great at what you do, so dive in with your eyes open.
Oh and starting a biz is much like having a baby — everyone thinks you need advice. So here’s mine, you should consider having someone else do your logo and other marketing. You may be too close to it and can’t see it objectively. We hired someone else to do ours, and our stuff came out way better than we could have done ourselves.
Twitter: brennbug
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Congratulations and best of luck!
Twitter: domestksuprhero
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I can’t wait to hear more! I certainly hope the new business takes off like gangbusters and you can leave the regular 9-5 job you are at now.
That would be awesome!
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Twitter: kevinbruce
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Ah… another Frederick professional living the dream! I’m ALL green with envy! Let me know if you need a partner- that is, after you have guaranteed cliental and income… and insurance. Oh hell, I guess I’ll just work for “the Man” a bit longer
Congrats JennieG! It will be great!
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Twitter: dipaolamomma
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Yeah I don’t need to tell you AGAIN that it’s going to be amazing. Proud of you!
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Very exciting! Just remember it’s the business side of the business that will likely kill you. I’m sure you’ll do great. Good luck and can’t wait to hear more about it.