B for Beginning in Business

When I started I was working part time as an employee and also trying to get my business off the ground - very exhausting

It took a huge 'leap of faith' to go it alone but here I am a few weeks in and although exhausting I am still keeping the faith

As a new business it's amazing how many different hats you need to wear.  That's where my many previous roles have helped me so much.

Designing Business Cards and other marketing materials - could get so carried away with lovely things but must keep to Budget!

• Facebook Page, Twitter Page 
• Creating a Website (never knew how to do that before)
• Writing a Blog (or this!)

I am still learning so much about marketing and 'sales' alongside constant updates from HMRC (love their Webinars!)

Networking (something I hated in my employed roles but actually enjoy much more now)

• Business Breakfasts (yum yum)
• Ladies who Latte Networking (mmm hot chocolate)
• So many Facebook groups to join and share ideas with

Things I miss about working in an 'office' are:

• colleagues to chat to and laugh with
• someone to bounce ideas off
• turning off from work at 5pm

Things I love about working at home:

• not having to commute
• slobbing around in pyjamas if I want (don't tell anyone!)
• spending time with my dogs (although they don't really understand bank reconciliation and why I dance around the kitchen when I get the big tick!)

That's about it for how it is for me as a business at the very beginning.

How did you start out?
What did you find difficult at the beginning of your journey?

Please comment and let's help each other
Maggie