I do not totally live in the Unicorn/Rainbow world. There are times that panic sets in. I think, what the heck was I thinking. Why would I possibly believe opening a business was a good idea. How arrogant to believe that I could be successful at something I know nothing about.
Today is one of those days. I want to go back in time. Retire from my job and find a part-time job to do. I worry about all the money I have invested. If I dwell on it, it can FREAK me out. I spent quite a bit of money this week. I still believe in what I am doing. That said, I face reality once in a while. It scares me! EEK!!
I feel like there are people waiting for me to fail. I can tell the ones that come in the shop. They sigh, I really wish you should could make it. Well so do I. Thanks for the encouragement.
What I have already learned is I cannot get complacent. Every single day I need to evaluate successes and failures. I need to continually work at making Coco's a part of my town. It needs to become a regular place that people go. A child needs a reward, go to Coco's. I know that fudge sells great. That is because people cannot get fudge anywhere else in town. Cake Pops sell well. Cannot get them anywhere else in town. See how this works? Saturday at Coco's will become cupcake day. There is a lady that makes amazing cupcakes here in town. People rave about her treats. I contacted her and she is excited to partner with me. I do not want to sell the cupcakes every day. It will be Cupcake Saturday.
I will continually be looking for new things. Unique ideas that sets Coco apart from any other place in town. Working hard is the only way to succeed. I want to be able to stand at the counter watching children's faces light up when they walk in the door.
Today my niece brought her family to my shop. Her 5 year old said, I really love your sweet shop. She said it about five times. I love my sweet shop too!
I miss you Alice................OL
ReplyDeleteOL come to visit at the sweet shop. Take a Monday off. I close at 2:00. We can hang out!
ReplyDeleteYou WILL be successful!!!!!!!!!!!! So stop it already.
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PS: Yay, I can finally comment.