tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post2676747475759598442..comments2023-10-24T08:50:57.442-05:00Comments on Memories for Life: Being My Own Boss - 1 Year AnniversaryMemories for Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09677127617656258362noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-3749191756058585672013-06-15T20:24:28.150-05:002013-06-15T20:24:28.150-05:00I must have missed this while I was traveling! Con...I must have missed this while I was traveling! Congrats on a year of being your own boss!Natashalhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08176159532063740139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-24210443820109509702013-06-15T20:24:27.662-05:002013-06-15T20:24:27.662-05:00I must have missed this while I was traveling! Con...I must have missed this while I was traveling! Congrats on a year of being your own boss!Natashalhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08176159532063740139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-50972124564184319652013-06-09T22:32:56.670-05:002013-06-09T22:32:56.670-05:00Congrats! It is such a learning experience to have...Congrats! It is such a learning experience to have your own business. Well done!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405534102659638910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-38248254416665543202013-06-09T19:35:25.763-05:002013-06-09T19:35:25.763-05:00Congrats on your anniversary! I love your advice -...Congrats on your anniversary! I love your advice - I have been collecting inspirational quotes to send to my daughter when she's in college next year & I think a lot of what you said makes sense for her, too. (These are great to hang on the wall!) I keep telling her to strive for something she will enjoy doing and that she'll be successful - you're right, I think it's the #1 thing to keep in mind. tamdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727285004604363601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-23484556635093679952013-06-09T15:11:56.303-05:002013-06-09T15:11:56.303-05:00Great advise Edi, you really have "it". ...Great advise Edi, you really have "it". (You're a very smart girl!)cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026662950677375914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-25786848800230528062013-06-08T09:10:06.728-05:002013-06-08T09:10:06.728-05:00I love pink and grey together! I'm working on ...I love pink and grey together! I'm working on a project right now for my future grandbaby's room in those two colors! <br /><br />Love the little birdie on top!Sheryl Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-52323839231159682962013-06-07T19:07:57.276-05:002013-06-07T19:07:57.276-05:00Has it been a year??? WOW! You've done so we...Has it been a year??? WOW! You've done so well and shared many great tips with us here! Thanks! I agree with Paige's comment about being willing to change. I've experienced that need and now see a need to be cognizant of what the future changes might be. Sort of "heading them off at the pass" to quote an old cowboy movie -- and yes . . . I am old! :) Abby / Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-12277603978527136542013-06-07T13:02:05.979-05:002013-06-07T13:02:05.979-05:00First of all, congratulations! I know it takes ve...First of all, congratulations! I know it takes very hard work and true dedication!<br />I can tell you love what you do because it shines through in many ways. It's been delightful to watch you decide to take the leap and then to see how successful you are!<br />Your tips are great as are the ones in the comments.<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Splendid Little Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732090154244573323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-34221005843368905432013-06-07T07:53:59.090-05:002013-06-07T07:53:59.090-05:00Wow! It has been a year already? Happy anniversary...Wow! It has been a year already? Happy anniversary! I love this post as I am getting closer and closer to self employment myself. :) I am so happy to hear how well your decision has worked out for you.Miss Val's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200441034267532187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-52935922918910530482013-06-06T23:19:25.478-05:002013-06-06T23:19:25.478-05:00Yours is a true success story! Yours is a true success story! Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470363688622542695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-17471365100364500942013-06-06T19:00:10.624-05:002013-06-06T19:00:10.624-05:00Congratulations Edi! I hope your first year was w...Congratulations Edi! I hope your first year was way more successful than you imagined! Of course my time is if people are now making self-employed income they must keep on top of their accounting and estimated tax payments. So often people believe that all costs are expenses but some are inventory and not deductible until the finished item is sold. Hence that's why it's called Cost of Goods Sold! :)BeadedTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662802836032167316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-90697648981101410392013-06-06T14:26:32.640-05:002013-06-06T14:26:32.640-05:00congrats on the anniversary!!! and you've work...congrats on the anniversary!!! and you've worked for it - a very successful year! great tipsAntiquityTravelershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448273777508831649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-29183395327353836802013-06-06T13:41:56.919-05:002013-06-06T13:41:56.919-05:00Congrats on your one year anniversary, Edi!!
Gre...Congrats on your one year anniversary, Edi!! <br /><br />Great list of tips! Working for yourself is better then any job, you just have to be dedicated and plan for growth.<br /><br />Valerie<br />Everyday InspiredAdditionsstylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527179044598322609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-8786694267147749562013-06-06T12:02:24.789-05:002013-06-06T12:02:24.789-05:00Congrats Edi! I'm so happy for your success an...Congrats Edi! I'm so happy for your success and everything that you've been able to accomplish this past year. Thanks for sharing your advice with others. Every tip is really helpful. One of the biggest things I've learned about freelancing is how important it is to stay disciplined. Being your own boss means that you have to crack the whip sometimes.<br /><br />Paige had some great advice, too, about being prepared for change. You never know what will dramatically alter your market, etc., and it's good to be prepared for anything and everything.<br /><br />Wishing you just as much success and more for the second year!Rose Clearfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15334598119125293424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-41337765682549235702013-06-06T10:56:11.837-05:002013-06-06T10:56:11.837-05:00Congrats! Fantastic post and so true.Congrats! Fantastic post and so true.Susana Ferrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17011402900025384103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-1929451023168155632013-06-06T10:06:43.008-05:002013-06-06T10:06:43.008-05:00These are such great tips! And congrats on one ye...These are such great tips! And congrats on one year! I would also add to make sure to take time off for yourself. It took me about ten years of owning my clothing line to realize how important this was. I work very long hours during the week but I always take weekends off now. It does wonders for motivation and productivity! Melissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-17411544233591148392013-06-06T08:38:12.579-05:002013-06-06T08:38:12.579-05:00Congratulations, Edi! You are an inspiration. Wi...Congratulations, Edi! You are an inspiration. Wishing you continued success.pasqueflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726376425071322993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-63535361749629875142013-06-06T08:09:58.685-05:002013-06-06T08:09:58.685-05:00You're so right Paige! I thought about adding ...You're so right Paige! I thought about adding another tip about growth. And you hit it right on the head with your comment!Memories for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677127617656258362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-10299826586674292252013-06-06T07:55:39.074-05:002013-06-06T07:55:39.074-05:00Woo hoo! I just threw some imaginary confetti into...Woo hoo! I just threw some imaginary confetti into the air for you!<br /><br />One other think folks should keep is mind is: Be Prepared to Change. Not just with the trends that roll through every year, and the zillion changes that Etsy always comes up with, but also be ready to branch out into new markets if one doesn't work out, or be willing to try something new if you find yourself getting burned out. Change is a huge part of being an entrepreneur, so embracing it from the beginning will make life easier!Paige @ Little Nostalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978050087934003216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-24913811056905155022013-06-06T07:53:00.545-05:002013-06-06T07:53:00.545-05:00Wow, has it been a year already? I remember when y...Wow, has it been a year already? I remember when you were trying to make the decision -- I'm so glad it has worked out so well for you!SarahBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055028254076342358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-26833095889257860742013-06-06T06:56:59.460-05:002013-06-06T06:56:59.460-05:00Congratulations Edi!! Great post, great advice an...Congratulations Edi!! Great post, great advice and info! Thank you for sharing. Wishing you much success as your business grows! Trina Prenzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209727993605783166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-34873742916767225332013-06-06T05:57:06.675-05:002013-06-06T05:57:06.675-05:00Congrats on your anniversery & thank you for s...Congrats on your anniversery & thank you for sharing! I'm not that brave yet ;) Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037015553938409938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595462995395752860.post-69536216473970691472013-06-06T05:23:11.011-05:002013-06-06T05:23:11.011-05:00Congrats Edi!
I hear you on all the points. I wen...Congrats Edi! <br />I hear you on all the points. I went a little over budget that first year, but I have since broke even, so I guess it was worth it!<br />Dunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273071467750510363noreply@blogger.com