The Life of being Self Employed
We have been self employed since 1983 and this is a life that has suited us very well. Hmmmm, maybe we just don't like being told what to do? LOL Seriously, the key to sucess, besides offering good quality products and excellent service is:
- Planning and Research
- Strong Management and Marketing
- Great Organizational and Communication Skills
- Commitment
In the words of a friend of mine...... "Know what you sell and sell what you know!"
Brief History - Starting out Mail Order
......and back then I was a blonde LOL
June 1, 1983
Brief History - Retail Stores
We had several retail stores over the next nine years, each store becoming larger and our business becoming more established and successful.
We actually really enjoyed setting up our new stores, from laying out a floor plan to making awesome displays.
Our last store we actually built into a large shed on the farm we lived on. It was great to just walk out the front door, cross the parking area with coffee cup in hand, and go to "work".
We retired in 1992, and moved up here to Spanish. Retirement was fun for the first year and then we both got bored! LOL
The internet peaked our interest and A Well Dressed Bullet was born!
We've never looked back.
Build up interesting customer base
Of course, as our customers dropped by and saw this outside our shop, they ALL said "Rick finally and went out and bought himself a tank".
No, wait, that's the next picture LOL
Rick's new toy?
Advertising Opportunities
Rick ran out like a crazy man, tearing down our store sign on his way, screaming grab the camera.
Rick never misses a perfect advertising opportunity.
As they left, Rick said to them "Tanks for the Memories"
Kathy and her new Tank?
Business Vehicles
We had this 1967 Honda Civic, it used to be gold.
Of course, Rick being Rick, he decided to take our business vehicle one step further and include a great way for people to remember us..... it worked! LOL
Novel Business Vehicle
Advantages to Self Employment
There are many advantages to being self employed, here are just a few.
Be sure to add yours to the list below, I really would like to know what you think!
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Disadvantages to Self Employment
Yes, there are disadvantages too. I listed a few to start with, but also included simple solutions too.
Be sure to add yours to the list below, I really would like to know what you think!
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If your business fails, you have no one to blame but yourself, your are financially responsible for any mistakes made.
A good business plan, responsible financial manage more...1 point
You don't get typical days off; most work on weekends and holidays.
We also have a choice of which days we work or don more...1 point
You don't have employee benefits to fall back on (Employment Insurance Benefits)
a simple solution is to put extra money aside each more...0 points
In Progress
This is a work in progress
I'll be adding to this as soon as I can
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