Cupcake Saturday

Today was the first of what I hope is many of Cupcake Saturday.  There is a lady in my town that makes amazing cupcakes.  I sold 24 in just over 3 hours today.  She makes all kinds of flavors.  She puts frosting in the middle.  Yes, frosting in the middle.  Let's face it, the greatest part of any cake is the frosting.  A few years ago a friend and I discovered if you name a day, it becomes so much better.  We would have, "Greatest Day Ever" everyone once in a while.  The days always felt better too.  Saturday might become "Greatest Day Ever" at Coco's.  I love themes.
My revelation about owning a business this week is that the business is on my mind all the time. I might have shorter days at work than I did before, but I tend to do work related things even at home.  I am on the computer searching for one thing or another.  Right now it is not a bad thing.  I am having so much fun getting Coco's up and going.  I am sure in the long run, it will become exhausting.  My hope is that I can get into a groove and not have to spend so much time thinking about what to do next. 
The upside of that is I did not have to use my brain in my old job very often.  I really enjoy using my skills in the business.  There are so many different sides to the business.  Creative - decorating and displays, Organization - keeping track of merchandise, money, and so much more, learning to think with a business mind....so many things to learn.  It is fantastic.  There sure is a learning curve.
I had to figure out the best companies to order from.  It is not just about the cost of the product, shipping costs can be very high.  Cost of bags, or containers.  It all goes into the cost of the item.  I am still working on that skill. 
The best part is picking the merchandise.  That is so much fun.  I listen to people.  If several people suggest a candy, I know more people want it.  I do take requests.  Now that I have gift items and toys it is very fun to shop. 
I really will not know if I am good at it for at least a year or two.  I get great feedback.  I also get great suggestions from people.  Being willing to listen to other people's suggestions is a must.  I already feel so vested in my shop.  I have a new understanding about how terrible it must be for people that have to close their businesses.  It is so personal.  I hope I never find out.  I hope Coco's lasts so long that a grandchild decides to run it.
Another sweet day at Coco's.