Personal life and business.. when they conflict.

What to do.. what to do. For the 1st time in my life, there are some personal things happening, that may end up conflicting with my business. Hmm.... so what to do.

I am usually a very private person, and there are a select few who know me on that level. My business has always come 1st, but I now find my self in a position that may well end up making it 2nd.. or 3rd.

My customers are number one, however, I cannot take care of them, if I am not taking care of me. How do other business owners do this and still stay in business? I can't be the only one out there with some things to attend to. The problem is, it seems as if they may be on-going. Where is the balance? Acckk! It's making me nuts. I have always done well under pressure so this should be a no brain er right? Just schedule things to fit whats happening.

Well... on the internet, there are expectations that your available 24 hours a day. My god! How do people survive getting up at 3 am to answer a desperate email to see if you still have a particular product available? Where did this expectation come from? I would never presume my local deli mart to be open solely for my needs. I can wait until tomorrow. I can really. It's not a big deal.

So this is for those who need it right NOW. I am here, and I will get to you, and it will be as lovely as you need it to be, but, I will not answer 3am emails, I will not be here on weekends, and I will not jump because you say jump. Please understand that us business owners have a life also, and communication is key. We know your there, and will do our 100% best to get what you need, but our 100% has to be because we are 100%.

I love my business, it is one of the best decisions I ever made. I run it to the best of my ability. Your #1 when it comes to staying in business, but I am #1 when it comes to running it.

2009....in a nutshell

This is going to be a short post..... I think.

WOW, it's been a whole year in e-commerce, and an exciting one. So, a list of peeps I have gotten to know and love. (my influences.. I stalk them)
First though, I have to say, I have learned a lot about internet marketing, social marketing and met amazing people who have helped me along the way, but, I have not learned nearly enough. I am looking forward to the new year, and attending some up-coming events, that will help me with networking and business. Main one will be the ECMCA/PESA conference in Vegas. That is the goal of 2010

My other goal, is re-vamping my business, and hopefully getting my .com off the ground, but that will be another blog post.

Roy Baker >> a wonderful blogger, and you can also find him at http://wooferblog-2woofers.blogspot.com/


John Lawson (The King) found here>> http://www.colderICE.com and at http://www.3rdpoweroutlet.com and his latest accomplishment, found here >> Posted this, so he does not feel left out. :P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP0Oe82t66k

Alex Mohamed, who has been on my facebook page for sometime, and I am just now getting to know him, and graciously offered help with my .com, I have to mention. A great guy, and funny as all get out, but serious in business. He can be found here>> http://www.GuruOfSales.com a guy to keep your eye on. He is going places.


Quick edit and apology to Marsha, I had her and Marlene's, (Gavins) links mixed up.... so sorry, fixed now.

Marsha Collier, another amazing lady that I have done some networking with, and I am now getting to know more and more. Truly a beautiful person, smart, intelligent, and gives with all her heart. The author of Ebay for dummies, she can be found here>> http://www.google.com/profiles/101540468776840533944


Phaedra Stockstill of attheboutique
Susan Leak of renagadesrelics
Rodger Hujlstrom of Booksbelow
David White from ebayandbeyond
Walt Kolenda aka auctionwally
and the list goes on.. so many that I have and have not mentioned, that have touched me in ways that make me strive to be a better business person and to be successful.


So many old and new people popping up on my radar, and all have made my 1st year in on-line sales just wonderful!

Merry Christmas to everyone!