A Major Milestone

1. June 2009, 11:59 pmAbout MeGemisht15 comments

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10 years ago today I was about 34 weeks pregnant with Daisy, Tiger was just 2 years old and we set off on a whole new path, a journey that we had know idea of the direction we would take.

It was the first day of trading for our business.

I remember the feelings on that day as though they were yesterday. Excitement, nerves, uncertainty, trepidation and wondering what on earth we were doing but so excited about it that it somehow cancelled out the nerves, well some of them anyway.

That first day was strange. We had sub-leased some warehouse space and a reception desk from another company. We had bought ourselves a computer and on the way in on that first day I bought 2 second hand office chairs for $30 each. What made it strange was that every other job I had ever started I had been taking over from someone who had resigned or an existing job had been split up because it had become too much for one person.

This time was different though, there was no-one to take over from, no pre-defined jobs that needed doing, just phones to answer and that was about it.

As the days went on, the phones started to ring more, people wanted quotes done and then placed orders. We started to invoice people for jobs and then get paid. Then we had to pay our suppliers. And I learnt to use MYOB, one step at a time. Until then, I had never used anything like it and I had no idea about anything at all accounts related. We started with nothing other than a small amount of money. We bought our first forklift after 1 year of trading and moved into our own premises.

So, now 10 years down the track, Hubby and I are still working together, the business continues to go from strength to strength,  we now have 4 staff plus Hubby and I. We have a freestanding building so we don’t need to share the driveway, especially on the few occasions that we have to load semi-trailers. We have a forklift that isn’t the same age as me :)

It has been an amazing journey so far and one that I hope will continue for a long time to come. Part of me can’t believe that we have come this far, but I know that we wouldn’t have set out to do this if we knew that there was no chance of us making it this far.

For me its a huge achievement, I guess because of the other things going on at the same time as so much uncertainty about the future – little things like having your second child. For us, its a huge achievement too. Hubby and I have been working together for 10 years and we are still together and still happy.

To my husband – thank you for taking the leap of faith, thank you for taking me with you while you took that leap and congratulations for everything that you have achieved over the last 10 years. You are amazing and I love you.

For me, this milestone comes hot on the heels of starting to realise another dream – to study accounting. A dream that 10 years ago I didn’t know I had.

For anyone wondering whether to take a leap of faith and live your dreams, I say go for it. But go for it with your eyes open and you will succeed if you really want to.

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15 comments:

  1. WiddleShamrock, 2. June 2009, 6:01

    That’s lovely.

    Congratulations !!!!

    Mr S and I had the dream of a lifestyle block and here we are.

     
  2. Jayne, 2. June 2009, 9:25

    Well done and congrats on your businesses’ 10th anniversary :)

     
  3. anja, 2. June 2009, 13:05

    That’s mighty brave starting your own business venture. Congratulations on its success.

     
  4. Lightening, 2. June 2009, 15:50

    Congratulations Gem. :)

     
  5. Lisa B, 2. June 2009, 19:30

    WOW, how exciting…. Well done…

    I’m trying to get my head around MOYB at the moment… joy…. not…

     
  6. Mistress B, 2. June 2009, 19:35

    congratulations!!

    Definitely a major milestone…………. with many more to come I’m sure

     
  7. John Lampard, 6. June 2009, 12:39

    Congrats on the milestone :) Having to define a job or role as you go along is one the best parts of doing your own thing.

     
  8. anonymum, 6. June 2009, 20:33

    Well done to both of you blondie!
    *mwah* for the pair of you! :mrgreen:

     
  9. cowgalutah, 7. June 2009, 2:37

    um…just thought I would let you know that the rolling post is up and rolling again. We had a flat tire for a few days, but I got it fixed. :lol:

     
  10. Marita, 7. June 2009, 10:34

    Congratulations that is an amazing achievement.

     
  11. Kelley @ Magnetoboldtoo, 8. June 2009, 17:54

    Awesome and inspiring post babe!

    And congrats.

     
  12. Fe, 24. June 2009, 16:27

    What an awesome milestone!! Congratulations for achieving so much in such a short space of time… and for having the chutspah to follow your dream.

     
  13. Maddy, 8. July 2009, 9:32

    Good grief! What a lovely tale indeed. I think my plans [unformulated] are on hold indefinitely with my ever increasing responsibilities, but maybe in my next life, or well into the future I’ll get my own chance too. Delighted to hear your story of progress.
    Cheers

     
  14. Trish, 9. July 2009, 20:40

    congratulations running a business with your husband can be very rewarding -it’s a great milestone.Very inspiring .
    Like I said today you get to sleep with the boss – and though the hours and job description are sometimes not so crash .
    I am just learning MYOB – it’s been a challenge this last year.
    I wish you well on your accountancy course.

     
  15. rhubarb, 20. August 2009, 10:32

    (Glagd you are back up and running!)

    Congratulations of your journey with your hubby by your side. I love the way you hve highlighted you milestones, a really great read.