BellaOnline Forums Career Business Owners What do you like most about your business?

Great thread!

I love working for myself for many of the reasons the ladies here have mentioned above: flexibility, creative freedom, better quality of life and making a difference.

I believe the career world as we know it is changing and in a couple of decades, most people will work for themselves in small to medium sized businesses rather than sometimes soul-less corporations.

However, whether we work for ourselves or not, it's important to remember that work is way more than a pay cheque. Through work we can express our true selves, provide for our families, create change in our communities and leave a legacy of love.

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I recently opened up a lavender boutique when I realized how many women loved the calming, soothing, and relaxing properties of lavender.

I didn't have the money for a full time store front so I opted to open in a farmers market that is open two days a week. Well, I'm happy to report my opening weekend was a smashing success!

What I love most about my business, besides the fact that it is all MINE is that I get to meet to many wonderful people. There is nothing better than learning about people from so many different walks of life.

I love reading what you Ladies have to say!

Isn't it empowering having our own businesses? It's even more empowering when we know we are getting paid to do what we love to do anyway. That's the way it should be!

Let's keep encouraging each other to grow our businesses in a way that matches our personality and our sense of purpose. There is room for every one of us to succeed at what we love to do.

Sincerely wishing you all the best!

Warmly,

Tami

Hi Tami,

It's great hearing what everyone is passionate about and it's definitely refreshing to hear that people enjoy what they are doing! Sounds like what I'm hearing, though, is that many of us have a challenge in maintaining a balance between work and personal/family life! Maybe that should be explored in another thread.

I enjoy working with the business I am involved with because I believe in their product. It has made a difference in my life and given me a renewed energy, which allows me to keep up with my three year old! Because of the changes brought about in my life through use of the product, I want to share that feeling of improved health and vitality with others. This makes it much easier to market and promote the business.

I also love that I have a flexible schedule and can spend quality time with my family.

All the best,
a.d.

Hi Adeloa,

I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying the business you are involved in. It is so important to do something we believe in and it sounds like you really do believe in the product.

Once again, it reinforces the idea that us women are happier if we find something to do which has some purpose in it for us.

You've raised a good point about balance that really would be a great discussion Thread on its own.

Thanks for sharing and inspiring other women who feel like they can't chase a three year old AND be involved in business.

Warmly,

Tami