Busy is an understatement in the current activities I am working on.
However, things are progressing really well, and I am glad things are moving on the right track. Website is delayed due to some reasons and we are just wanting to present "perfect site" for our customers. So, a little wait is inevitable. Having said that, we are also glad that we have fixed a date for the launch. So, watch this space!
Next is to discuss exclusivity with our principals. I am really glad the enquiries are coming to me. Seems like the little dream both me and my sis are bearing may happen next year!
Juggling multiple roles ain's easy feat, nonetheless, I am enjoying!
Next I want to do is to ensure I pass my driving test and save some time on chauffering the kids to school!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Don't Get Too Excited
This serves as a daily reminder to myself.
I was overwhelmed when we were awarded with a chance for expansion for the business, we overlooked certain important factors at that moment.
When I sat down, think over it with a calm and peaceful mind, i came up with a checklists on whatever possible questions that I may have towards that opportunity.
"We are not ready!"
This came to my mind at that instance. I knew, even my partner is aware and we discussed over this opportunity seriously and decided to hold back our decision.
Whenever we are excited and hyped about something, we will overlook certain risks. I am thankful that we did not act on impulse as there are also calculated risks involved in this whole process. We need to work on this very carefully especially when the original "baby" is not even officially born!
We are mindful about each step we take. Remember, always sit down with a paper and pen, write down whatever questions that runs over your mind, jot them down and re-visit the next day with a fresh mind and make a best decision for yourself and the business.
I was overwhelmed when we were awarded with a chance for expansion for the business, we overlooked certain important factors at that moment.
When I sat down, think over it with a calm and peaceful mind, i came up with a checklists on whatever possible questions that I may have towards that opportunity.
"We are not ready!"
This came to my mind at that instance. I knew, even my partner is aware and we discussed over this opportunity seriously and decided to hold back our decision.
Whenever we are excited and hyped about something, we will overlook certain risks. I am thankful that we did not act on impulse as there are also calculated risks involved in this whole process. We need to work on this very carefully especially when the original "baby" is not even officially born!
We are mindful about each step we take. Remember, always sit down with a paper and pen, write down whatever questions that runs over your mind, jot them down and re-visit the next day with a fresh mind and make a best decision for yourself and the business.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Maximizing Time
Smart phone is a very essential device for me.
Ferrying the kid to and fro her classes and lessons, I would steal some time to check and reply urgent emails. At times, I will also check on the websites, do my research all on the phone, with a notebook to jot down all information I need.
Indeed it can be pretty tedious and stressful at times, however I have learnt to take things easier. Not-so-urgent emails, I will reply at home. Anything that needs discussions, I will KIV and discuss with my partner, and conclude on a decision before I reply.
Yes, I am a more impatient and impulsive person especially when it comes to doing my own business as it all seems so exciting! Having said that, in order to make the right decisions, I need to give myself about 3 days to think over the major issues and set a checklist to ask myself the pros and cons of doing certain things before coming to a business decision.
Juggling between family and business is a challenge. I need to learn to relax my state of mind whenever information comes to me. By doing this, it actually helps me to see a clearer picture and in a better position to make a wiser decision for the business.
Ferrying the kid to and fro her classes and lessons, I would steal some time to check and reply urgent emails. At times, I will also check on the websites, do my research all on the phone, with a notebook to jot down all information I need.
Indeed it can be pretty tedious and stressful at times, however I have learnt to take things easier. Not-so-urgent emails, I will reply at home. Anything that needs discussions, I will KIV and discuss with my partner, and conclude on a decision before I reply.
Yes, I am a more impatient and impulsive person especially when it comes to doing my own business as it all seems so exciting! Having said that, in order to make the right decisions, I need to give myself about 3 days to think over the major issues and set a checklist to ask myself the pros and cons of doing certain things before coming to a business decision.
Juggling between family and business is a challenge. I need to learn to relax my state of mind whenever information comes to me. By doing this, it actually helps me to see a clearer picture and in a better position to make a wiser decision for the business.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
We Challenge Each Other
That is the role for us sisters when we work together.
We were overwhelmed that we have so much more to look forward to when there are new possiblities involved. However, when we sat down quietly and think over...we decided to pace ourselves at a pace we both are more comfortable with. Yes, no risk, no gain.
We now have a few things to look into, the main is capital.
Relistically speaking, this is the "heart"for the business as we need to pump in money consistently in order to get involved in a bigger scale project.
We are gald our suppliers are also making adjustments for us, as they fully understand we are a smaller set up compared to big companies. Resources scarcity has always been an issue for us.
Now that I have a partner, we always challenge one another to get things settled. We are more on track now, shipping all settled by Anna, I settle all the others like order forecast and sourcing.
It is really great fun to work on something I really enjoy! Though the returns is really small now, as it is a start, I hope we can do well!
We were overwhelmed that we have so much more to look forward to when there are new possiblities involved. However, when we sat down quietly and think over...we decided to pace ourselves at a pace we both are more comfortable with. Yes, no risk, no gain.
We now have a few things to look into, the main is capital.
Relistically speaking, this is the "heart"for the business as we need to pump in money consistently in order to get involved in a bigger scale project.
We are gald our suppliers are also making adjustments for us, as they fully understand we are a smaller set up compared to big companies. Resources scarcity has always been an issue for us.
Now that I have a partner, we always challenge one another to get things settled. We are more on track now, shipping all settled by Anna, I settle all the others like order forecast and sourcing.
It is really great fun to work on something I really enjoy! Though the returns is really small now, as it is a start, I hope we can do well!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Nothing Is Impossible
The key to success is to capitalize in your own strengths and make more out of it. We must learn to embrace our own shortcomings and strengths, finding our potential from there. Thus accepting ourselves as who we are is very important.
Someone once mentioned, it is tough to have Mommies in the team. This is sheer discrimination and a person who said this will not be a good leader wherever this person goes to.
I try very hard not to compare myself with others.
At times when I started to do research and tried on to get in some clothings to sell out of pure interest in shopping for the kids, Mom went, "are you earning money?", "earn so little money might as well go out and work". A few friends also sneer at the idea of me being a Mompreneur asking me, "you sure can make money meh?" "you are earning a good pay, why want to get into something so risky?"
I was disturbed. At the same time, I also faced challenges then and makes me really depressed but I didn't share anything with anyone, even Hubby. I told mom, this isn't the real business I am going into, I am doing it for the fun and PASSION of it. If I myself have doubts on what I am doing, I should just pack and go back and be someone's employee!
Pessimissm never rules my mind and my heart. The more negative people around me gets, the more motivated and determined I am to PROVE others wrong. Having said that, I will have to have a clear mind. I know Mom didn't mean bad by saying those, she just felt it's a waste I gave up a good career to be a Mompreneur, setting myself in a very challenging path.
The key focus that gets me going, I want to be successful myself and focus on doing something where my PASSION lies. Very importantly, a like-minded business partner who can share my PASSION and DREAM. Hand-in hand, we shall complement each other and work hard towards fulfilling building our own business.
Eversince I started on this, I never looked back. Nothing is impossible, the more open my mind is, there is a higher possibility that leads me to more possibilities.
Someone once mentioned, it is tough to have Mommies in the team. This is sheer discrimination and a person who said this will not be a good leader wherever this person goes to.
I try very hard not to compare myself with others.
At times when I started to do research and tried on to get in some clothings to sell out of pure interest in shopping for the kids, Mom went, "are you earning money?", "earn so little money might as well go out and work". A few friends also sneer at the idea of me being a Mompreneur asking me, "you sure can make money meh?" "you are earning a good pay, why want to get into something so risky?"
I was disturbed. At the same time, I also faced challenges then and makes me really depressed but I didn't share anything with anyone, even Hubby. I told mom, this isn't the real business I am going into, I am doing it for the fun and PASSION of it. If I myself have doubts on what I am doing, I should just pack and go back and be someone's employee!
Pessimissm never rules my mind and my heart. The more negative people around me gets, the more motivated and determined I am to PROVE others wrong. Having said that, I will have to have a clear mind. I know Mom didn't mean bad by saying those, she just felt it's a waste I gave up a good career to be a Mompreneur, setting myself in a very challenging path.
The key focus that gets me going, I want to be successful myself and focus on doing something where my PASSION lies. Very importantly, a like-minded business partner who can share my PASSION and DREAM. Hand-in hand, we shall complement each other and work hard towards fulfilling building our own business.
Eversince I started on this, I never looked back. Nothing is impossible, the more open my mind is, there is a higher possibility that leads me to more possibilities.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Find the Right Business Partner
Toughest among all other things I guess. Getting a right partner who shares the same vision, is not as easy as A B C. It takes a lot of understanding with each other, a lot of mutual agreements and compromises needed to compliment one another.
I started out all alone. Battling the negotiations, thinking about the buisness plan that works best for myself and the business, working on a limited start up capital and managing a household at the same time is not an easy task that can be described over a few words.
Having said that, I still took on the role bravely. Some may think I am impulsive, but it took me a pretty steep learning curve from a start. A lot of research, a lot of time taken to read up on every single product that I shortlisted to carry them on my web store.
I do not have any special skills. I am not good with craft works, not good in drawings, not patient enough for sewing etc...I need to depend on ready products that benefits people at large that is not found in Sg at this moment.
No one can understand how happy I felt when my sis finally told me she is ready to join me. Having an extra pair of hands to assist is really great news! Though at this point she is helping with the logistics, it is already enough as this is her profession. She knows how to bring in the goods at lower shipping cost and we will weigh the pros and cons.
So, what am I selling? Many people ask. I am keeping mum about it for the time being and keeping everyone in suspense. I will reveal more when my website is more ready and share with friends.
I started out all alone. Battling the negotiations, thinking about the buisness plan that works best for myself and the business, working on a limited start up capital and managing a household at the same time is not an easy task that can be described over a few words.
Having said that, I still took on the role bravely. Some may think I am impulsive, but it took me a pretty steep learning curve from a start. A lot of research, a lot of time taken to read up on every single product that I shortlisted to carry them on my web store.
I do not have any special skills. I am not good with craft works, not good in drawings, not patient enough for sewing etc...I need to depend on ready products that benefits people at large that is not found in Sg at this moment.
No one can understand how happy I felt when my sis finally told me she is ready to join me. Having an extra pair of hands to assist is really great news! Though at this point she is helping with the logistics, it is already enough as this is her profession. She knows how to bring in the goods at lower shipping cost and we will weigh the pros and cons.
So, what am I selling? Many people ask. I am keeping mum about it for the time being and keeping everyone in suspense. I will reveal more when my website is more ready and share with friends.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
What's Best About Working From Home?
Every Mom will agree...the best is watching our kids thrive under our tender loving care and witnessing their milestones!
I am glad to see Brayden walking to the charts and point out number and alphabets to me, at times when his mood is good, he can even read simple words.
This is sheer bliss! What more can I ask for?
I am glad to see Brayden walking to the charts and point out number and alphabets to me, at times when his mood is good, he can even read simple words.
This is sheer bliss! What more can I ask for?
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