Finally started being my own boss!!

[gailc]

This morning I made a call to the outplacement firm my old employer has retained to start their course on starting your own business.
Tomorrow or monday I should have an estimate on my business cards.
Stopped at local Dept of Revenue office-have to obtain seller's permit.
Discussed with DH on opening a business checking acct with a loan from our savings.
Bought a daily planner and put together a potential client list. I have 6 for sure with another maybe that I will contact tomorrow. Another is in a Chicago suburb and won't know more for a bit on that.
Had to celebrate by buying some plants!!! (must stop doing this!!)

 

[miss mew]

That's wonderful news!!, what exactly would your business entail??

 

[gailc]

Landscape design-renovation-installation and maintenance. Also container planting and landscape ornamentation (fancy for "yard art")!! I have had a small plant sale annually for several yrs and have done some garden design and installation I just have to do "more". Imagine shopping for plants with other people's money!!!

 

[russian blue]

Wow, I so envy you Gail! Good luck and keep us posted.

I would like to be my own boss one day in the future. I'll be sure to take notes on your new venture.

 

[sweetiecat3]

Wow!

Good luck!

 

[miss mew]

Originally Posted by GailC

Landscape design-renovation-installation and maintenance. Also container planting and landscape ornamentation (fancy for "yard art")!! I have had a small plant sale annually for several yrs and have done some garden design and installation I just have to do "more". Imagine shopping for plants with other people's money!!!

Oh that sounds wonderful!!

Best of luck!

 

[hissy]

It sounds like you planned this out carefully. That you made a business plan, found the funding or the working capital, and thought it all out. Best of luck. If you want to write up your story on starting this home business, I am currently working on a website for someone that they would present your story to the visitors there. www.keepgoals.com

 

[wellingtoncats]

Way to go girl!

 

[jennyr]

I need a landscape gardener in France! Do you work at a distance if I sent you plans and photos? Then you could see what was happening when you visit this summer?

 

[driven]

Awesome. Good luck!

 

[rosehawke]

Originally Posted by GailC

Landscape design-renovation-installation and maintenance. Also container planting and landscape ornamentation (fancy for "yard art")!! I have had a small plant sale annually for several yrs and have done some garden design and installation I just have to do "more". Imagine shopping for plants with other people's money!!!

You go girl

! Hmmm, now you can buy a new truck and take it off your income tax

as a business related expense.

 

[lndscpsam]

Originally Posted by GailC

Landscape design-renovation-installation and maintenance. Also container planting and landscape ornamentation (fancy for "yard art")!! I have had a small plant sale annually for several yrs and have done some garden design and installation I just have to do "more". Imagine shopping for plants with other people's money!!!

Congratulations! Where are you located? I only ask because I do the same business here in MN. Ours is VERY seasonal to say the least. I wish you MUCH success! Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[lorie d.]

Way to go and good luck!!!!

 

[pushylady]

Good for you! I wish you lots of success!

 

[gil]

Originally Posted by GailC

This morning I made a call to the outplacement firm my old employer has retained to start their course on starting your own business.
Tomorrow or monday I should have an estimate on my business cards.
Stopped at local Dept of Revenue office-have to obtain seller's permit.
Discussed with DH on opening a business checking acct with a loan from our savings.
Bought a daily planner and put together a potential client list. I have 6 for sure with another maybe that I will contact tomorrow. Another is in a Chicago suburb and won't know more for a bit on that.
Had to celebrate by buying some plants!!! (must stop doing this!!)

That's great news. I admire anyone who sets out on their own.

 

[pat]

Exciting!! I wish you all the best

 

[kaleetha]

Yey for you!

 

[stampit3d]

How wonderful....and it sounds like sooo much FUN too!
Best wishes to you!
Linda

 

[graykittenlove]

Congrats. I wish you all the success in the world.

And I offer up a round of applause as this is such a major step and accomplishment.