Small Business Counseling Pt.I

Today I met with a small business counselor at the Chamber of Commerce. It was really good! I've gained confidence in myself and my ideas for my business. Before meeting with the counselor, I would have said that I don't have much of a mind for business and that I had no idea what to put in a business plan.

However, just talking with this man and answering his questions helped me to verbalize and sort out my ideas. They made sense! Not only to me, but to the counselor, too. He said that I know more than I think I know - and, I know that part of my problem is a lack of confidence. I often don't give myself credit and tend to second guess myself.

And this has got to stop.

In order to start a small business and get out there and sell myself as well as my wares, I have got to believe in my talents and ideas unfailingly. Not blindly, mind you. But certainly unfailingly.

That said, tomorrow I will begin writing my business plan. Also on my list is to begin looking for a seamstress contractor. And I need to price out the services of a pattern drafter. Thank goodness I already have leads in both these areas, so I have a point at which to begin.

I'll meet with Mr. Business Counselor in two or three weeks. Perhaps sooner, if I manage to get ahead of myself.