Business

So, most of you know that I have recently decided to make my sewing into a legitimate business, complete with business license, tax license, wholesale shopping in California, website and PayPal. Part of me is wondering what I have gotten myself into. Part of me is excited. Part of me is thinking I was crazy to even attempt this. After all, what was wrong with "under the table" sewing for just Olivia's team? Brandon has thought for a long time that I should advertise and bring in more business. Part of me is wondering if he really knows what that will mean (dinner?!?, who has time to make dinner?) But, then there's the part of me that wants to create and design and make wonderful things.

A few months ago, I was talking about the whole business thing with my mom, and she made this statement: "Once it becomes a job, it is no longer fun". I've thought a lot about that in the last few weeks. True, setting up the business, filling out forms and making sure I'm doing it all by the books is not very fun. But, shopping for fabric in California was TONS of fun. Designing suits is fun, even making suits and seeing them all lined up on a rack is fun. I'm sure having some extra money will be FUN, too!

But still, the best part is (and always will be) seeing how excited the girls are. I made a suit last week for a new girl on the team. When she came to practice the next time wearing it, she had the biggest smile on her face. Her mom had a big smile, too. Then today, I got an email from my website from another girl. She said she loves my suits, they are always so cute and that I am amazing and talented. Not to be big-headed about it, but that made my day! I love doing something that makes other people happy. And in the end, whether it's a job or not, that is what makes it worth it.

P.S. Just as I was about to press "publish", I got another message from the website. Apparently, I need to share my secrets "in case I get hit by a bus". I'll make sure I stay away from those darn buses!