Three things I would like to accomplish in the next year.
I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit.I have no clue where it came from. My parents were hard working, by the book, and had a steady nine to five job. I guess prior to this, I was the exact same way. This definitely isn’t a bad thing. Heck, I think it gave me the work ethic I have today but during this whole pandemic thing, I have definitely had a wee bit of time to think. My previous jobs include, paint sells, steel sells, real state admin and executive assistant. Talk about CORPORATE! I really don’t mind the corporate world but I do think it is necessarily for me. Now, don’t get me wrong, if I HAD to go back, then I definitely would but that isn’t the goal. The goal is make this a sustainable, legitimate profit bearing business. Did I mention the book Profit First is amazing? (Audible has a 30 day free trial right now, your first two Audible Books are free. Oh, also if you purchase the book, I get a small kick back, SO GO SIGN UP USING THE LINK, PLEASE! ESPECIALLY IF YOU OWN A BUSINESS!) As I was saying…
Here are the three goals I have set for myself, that will be met by this time next year! A year should be enough time right?
Make enough money to replace the income from my previous job.
I have to imagine that had it not been for this pandemic, business would be pretty good, especially for a side hustle. I was blessed to have never had to advertise, but now, I am definitely advertising. Doing this will certainly require paying my dues but its part of the process so bring it on!
The Cotton Candy Girl: A t-shirt line that complements milestone events that involve Von Poof (I have finished one design. I will add it below.)
T-shirt are for the culture! People love them and tend to keep them for memories. How awesome will it be to have a t-shirt to commemorate your first taste of cotton candy or maybe your first taste in a while!
Complete a few of the first steps to becoming MBE certified (this is going to be hard, if anyone can help guide me on this, it would be much appreciated).
Y’all, I have no clue! Check back later…
Goals order your steps. They give you something to move towards. They are definitely essential to any business.
Now, I will be quite honest, I don’t have all of the particulars mapped out. Who does? I don’t necessarily fly by the seat of my pants but I’m also not the most strategic person either (when it comes to planning). I do a lot of thing by gut feelings and instinct. I must say, these have yet to steer me wrong. If you own a business, what goals have you set for yourself? Have you met them? What advice can you leave below for the next person?
And now, what you all have been waiting for, my very first t-shirt design! As always criticisms, critiques and feedback are always welcome…and remember, I was NOT and english major. Toodle-Loo!
The Cotton Candy Girl - First Birthday