So, how did we get here, really? I love that you're thinking forward and even identified not to make the same mistakes over and over. What were they, again? How viable is the business? I watch retail spots close and re-open as something else all the time, in Arizona and in Illinois. Someone thinks brick-and-mortar is worth it. Where are the customers? Even amazon is hurting. Tech businesses are laying off people left and right. I guess it's not just brick-and-mortar that's hurting. How are Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk going to save the world from itself? They're not. "Little guys" like you are. With grit, support, the ability to build loyalty and most importantly, faith. You're fortunate to have the support you do and to be multi-talented. I have faith you'll do the right thing, even if it means walking away.
Thank you. Thank you. I run a small bricks and mortar store (or shop as we call them!). I’ve recently launched a website – MelanieJane.co.uk – because of all the reasons you so eloquently listed. I’m a single lady in my early sixties so no partner or parental support available! It’s exactly the same here. I shall read the links you provided as I need something to spur me on!
This was amazing. Thank you for this post. I particularly appreciate your explanation of how you can afford to do this. I’m in a similar boat—running a micro business I feel SO called to, but that does not pay the bills (while my partner takes on that responsibility, for now). And I have felt so ashamed because of it. But how else can it be done? There are individual customers who love my business, but they alone can’t support it. The economy is not built for us. I’m filled with dread when I see closures, like Folia’s, of businesses in my industry that appear so much more successful and established than me. It’s like a gut punch. Thank you for talking about it.
Thank you for sharing what so many of us are experiencing and giving others the space to feel validated.
So, how did we get here, really? I love that you're thinking forward and even identified not to make the same mistakes over and over. What were they, again? How viable is the business? I watch retail spots close and re-open as something else all the time, in Arizona and in Illinois. Someone thinks brick-and-mortar is worth it. Where are the customers? Even amazon is hurting. Tech businesses are laying off people left and right. I guess it's not just brick-and-mortar that's hurting. How are Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk going to save the world from itself? They're not. "Little guys" like you are. With grit, support, the ability to build loyalty and most importantly, faith. You're fortunate to have the support you do and to be multi-talented. I have faith you'll do the right thing, even if it means walking away.
Thank you. Thank you. I run a small bricks and mortar store (or shop as we call them!). I’ve recently launched a website – MelanieJane.co.uk – because of all the reasons you so eloquently listed. I’m a single lady in my early sixties so no partner or parental support available! It’s exactly the same here. I shall read the links you provided as I need something to spur me on!
This was amazing. Thank you for this post. I particularly appreciate your explanation of how you can afford to do this. I’m in a similar boat—running a micro business I feel SO called to, but that does not pay the bills (while my partner takes on that responsibility, for now). And I have felt so ashamed because of it. But how else can it be done? There are individual customers who love my business, but they alone can’t support it. The economy is not built for us. I’m filled with dread when I see closures, like Folia’s, of businesses in my industry that appear so much more successful and established than me. It’s like a gut punch. Thank you for talking about it.