Guess who finally took a proactive approach to her floral business. Yep, intimidated, little ol' me. I drove out to New Jersey today while Juan was at school to take a look at a floral wholesale company, then meandered my way to another floral supply store in South Philly. After touring each facility, I opened accounts and was on my way. Whew! The first big step in starting (or re-starting) a business is finding suppliers, and I'm glad I can finally check that off my list.
Next, I have to organize the basement into a home studio; this is one task that I am not ready to tackle because it takes money and a lot of patience, both of which I lack at the moment. Once that is complete, I will be ready to advertise. Where?, What?, How?... all questions running through my mind. It didn't seem this difficult when I first began my business, probably because I had a lot of help along the way (Britnee at Bloomers was a great help, among many other wonderful people.)
Anyway, one of the last things I need to do is get a website that is legit (which is in progress... fingers crossed,) and we're up and running.
Here's to the American Dream!
14 comments:
Congrats, Stac! You are a brave woman!!
Yay! Congrats Stacia! You gotta keep us updated and let us know how it goes!
Good luck Stacia. Make sure you remember all us "little people" when you become a hot shot florist!!
I'm so proud of you!:) Stac, good job! Good luck! If you need someone to watch Siena while you do any of this, let me know!!
Oh yay!! I am so excited for you!! Can you hire me to... do something? :)
you can totally do it!!!!!!! you are one of the most creative, resourseful people i know!!! you are super talented & will be amazingly successful. i love you too death & wish you all the best!!!!
yikes. Good luck! You'll be a success just like you were here. Someday I'll get brave and join you in the business world! Okay so that's probably a lie...so Sumi. :)
Be bold and brave, your gift of vision will see you through.
That is AWESOME. So grown up, owning a business. You will be famous...I know it. And if you let Sienna be your "flower model" you will make millions!
Glad to hear you found my blog. Things are going great. We actually just made our blog private. Send me your e-mail so that I can add you too (scottchristophercalder@gmail.com).
Hi Stace! Ha ha, I found your blog a while ago when I looked at your Facebook profile info! ^.^ :D Yay! I'm on somebody's sidebar! (other than my mom's, lol) You're on mine too :)
I'll work my way to sending you a message on facebook so I don't take up too much space here!
I think it's so great that you are re-starting your business out here--good luck!!!
thats really great stacia- congrats and good luck! you inspire me
i don't know what kind of flower business you're starting but considering the abysmal flowers that people have paid big bucks to send me, i am serious need of a GOOD florist. i'm so excited it will be you!
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