Having Friday off for Veteran’s Day was a total gift. I spent most of the day and most of Saturday building my business website, feeling inspired from some particularly great networking conversations on Friday afternoon.
(Hell, I knew it was going to be a good day when I had a dentist appointment that morning to finish a root canal, and my dentist didn’t even have to use novacaine. I like good days like that.)
I promptly rewarded myself by playing copious amounts of Skyrim when I wasn’t working on my website.
But today? Today the cool thing happened.
Today I walked down to the City Clerk’s Office and got me a brand spankin’ new business certificate. $13 and one certified copy later, I’m a business. From there I walked down the block to our Chamber of Commerce and went ahead and became a member. Besides cheaper health insurance rates as a CoC member, I apparently am eligible for a ton of discounts at area businesses. Woohoo! I like perks and free things.
And just like that, the girl with no business background just went and became a business today.
And it feels awesome.
Economy be damned, there’s definitely something very American about forging ahead with an idea about which you’re passionate. And joining my local Chamber of Commerce has connected me in a very special way to the community in which I live. The amount of positive energy I’ve had coursing through me today has been incredible; it’s the most energized I’ve felt about something in a long time.
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Ah, but I am being coy, aren’t I? What is this “business” of which I speak? Well, I’m finalizing everything in the next 48 hours, so I’ll have my official business information (plus a nifty business inspired giveaway to go with it!) to share here this Wednesday.
So stay tuned and be ready to spread the good news… there’s a new business in town and she’s ready to take the world by storm!
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Congrats! Looking forward to hearing about your business.
I’m very happy for you. It is an awesome feeling, isn’t it!
I found it to be challenging at times, but more than anything, I am motivated by the sheer fact I am following my bliss. I have no doubt you can be successful.
I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing your announcement.
Take care,
Davina
It wasn’t until my father started his own company earlier this year that I realized just how wonderful the local CoC can be for small businesses. And the discounts! I love the discounts!
Best of luck with the business! Can’t wait to hear more about it.
Squee!!! I’m so excited for you and I’m waiting with bated breath for the big reveal!!! EEK!