Last weekend I taught my first small business class. I named the class small business boot camp because I wanted it to be a little of this and that...I didn't know who would sign up and what they would want to cover, so I planned a lot of content to share and planned for the class to be very fluid and flexible.
We covered:
my story of turning my part time small business into a full time sales position
how to register a business through the secretary of state website
how to stay ready, organized, mentally positive to be successful
resources for starting small business and the importance of using other peoples best ideas
networking and social media
defining our business and creating a mission and brand
I had two students! YAY! 4 signed up ( and paid) so I will take that! My students liked the class and said they felt inspired (YAY!) and I had more information than time (YAY!)!!!!!!!!!!
So anyways I really wanted to stay focused and write to all of you. My sales have been crazy! Lots of clients this Fall. I am still working for my new job at Shaw Design/Magic Carpets Minneapolis. The plan is to get Frost Fine running for painting in 2016. And I will still do design consults, writing and projects I want to do for fun. Because running my business is fun to me. It's a challenge and it's my baby. I am really excited to keep it moving.
That's why it was fun for me to teach others in my small business boot camp about the thrill of turning something they love into a living! Thinking now if I have time to do the class again.....
