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Monday
Mar092009

Beginning Stages

Today's post written by Cassie at Messy Fun Mommy Life

Join Cassie here on the perch monthly as she takes us on her journey of opening a new business and working from home.

Why did I decide to start a business from home? Did I just wake up one day and think I am going to start a marketing business? My mother sure thinks so. Starting a business was a pretty impulsive decision I will admit. I am known for being impulsive which is why my actions are usually quick and sometimes scare people. Working from home had always been a dream of mine; A dream that seemed out of reach. This journey of starting my own business has been one of the most terrifying journeys of my life.


I began my journey at Guru. I signed up, posted my profile and began sending proposals. I received my first job and was so excited. I will be honest I hated it. It was one of the most boring time consuming jobs I had ever completed. I completed it on time and on budget. It wasn’t until I received my first check that what I had done hit me. I had earned the same amount of money I earn working outside of the home with my son sitting next to me. I was hooked.


I had wanted to start my own company from the beginning. I did not want to find jobs through another site but I was terrified. What if I started a company and it failed? How do you even start a company? I was toying with the idea for a few weeks when I came across a podcast. The Barefoot Executive explained that toying with idea made it a hobby but announcing it made it a business. That very day I typed a blog announcing the start of my business. I was so anxious about posting that blog I almost got sick.



I am still in the beginning stages of my business. I’m hoping to use this monthly column to let you walk with me in this journey. I am currently hosting a contest at my website to name my business. I am looking forward to reading all of the entries!

 

Name her business and you win a Target gift card or some Mabel's Labels!

 

Find Cassie blogging at Messy Fun Mommy Life

& 5 Minutes For Parenting

 

 

Cassie