A couple of friends have asked me to share what it is like to have my own business from home. And this week - well, it has been a doozy! So, I thought what a great time to share exactly what it is like working from home!
Have I mentioned that I LOVE making soap!
I LOVE having my own business!
I LOVE realizing a dream I have had for a long, long time.
I could literally make soap all day long - every day of the week. I could work on my business every moment of every day.
Marketing, branding, creating new soap, packaging, shipping, blogging, talking with customers, delivering locally - I really enjoy every aspect of this business.
But....let's talk real life! This week - my power went out one day, the next day my well pump needed repair so I had no water for 6 hours, then there were a few other things that popped up......
....things like.....animals, dishes, laundry, meals, grocery shopping, elder care, banking, errands, oh and a little quality time with my daughters!
Just when you think you have your week planned out for your business and are certain it will be your most productive week ever - life jumps in. But that's okay - little hiccups like no power and no water only make each week more fun, more interesting, and all the more challenging to work through.
Having a home-based business is a delicate balance of want you want to do, what you need to do and what you don't want to do. Having a business from home takes discipline. Sometimes I hit a home run and other times I have epic fails!
But ~ the great news is that it can be done. You do have to have a daily schedule, a calendar, a routine to fit it all in. There are so many great advantages of having a home-based business.
Personal freedom ~ no limit to the opportunities ~ tax advantages ~ more time for family and friends ~ less stress ~ a creative outlet ~ realizing YOUR hopes and dreams ~growing and developing what you are passionate about!
So, while this week I had a master plan - things didn't go quite how I expected them to. So, we take each day and we run with it and know that tomorrow is another chance to hit that home run! And on those days when you had everything planned out and nothing went according to plan you just smile and embrace the day - enjoy what God has put in your path!
If you have ever had a passion, really wanted to have your own business ~ may I encourage you to go for it. To just try it out, to just give it a chance. It will probably be the hardest work you will ever do - but it will also be the most rewarding work you have ever done!
Keepin' it real - it is what it is! LOL!
Stop back tomorrow for Part Two - how a typical day might look when you have your own business!
Blessings always ~
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