Today is Small Business Saturday… I have been a small business owner for more years than I can count. I started as a crafter dreaming of having a full-time business. Fear always kept me from making the complete transition. First it was “preemie baby clothes”, then American Girl Doll Clothes.
I was blessed when Belinda was in high school to have a home-based consulting business working with various local non-profit agencies. A dream come true where I made my own hours, stayed home during bad weather while working with a variety of AMAZING agencies who provided services to disadvantaged populations. I LOVED my job but the stress of bidding for contracts always put a damper on things.
For the last 5 plus years, I have been working my Thirty One Gifts – rather inconsistently, if I was 100% honest . 2017 is the YEAR! Yup, I am #JUMPING…
I am going to DREAM BIG and reach for the stars while continuing to grow my business. I have seen the potential of building my business with Thirty One for a long time BUT fear always crept in. As I put together my vision of “bringing a smile and hope to those who are struggling, reminding them they are special and worthy” it is all coming together. Yes, there have been months filled with struggles of booking parties and reaching my goals. Yes, there have been months I am overwhelmed by the amount of new recruits joining our Rays of Hope Team family. Through it all, I would not trade it for anything – having my own business. I am blessed with a husband who loves me unconditionally and supports my dreams. AMAZING friends and family who continue to support me on my journey and give me the support I need each and every day. Words can not express how grateful I am for my customers, my hostess and those who continue refer me to host parties for their friends and family.
In 2017, I will combine my Rays of Hope – Angel Connection and my Thirty One business to continue to make a difference in the lives of others. To bring smiles to those who are struggling. To celebrate momentous occasions. To silently pray for all those who I meet in the hopes I will be able to #impactasoul. Watch for things to come….
I encourage you to shop locally, support those small businesses in your community as well as those who you know in direct sales. It is with your support and purchases, these business owners are able to re-invest in their own communities.
Share your favorite SMALL business with us. Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!
Hope Wissel 