It's been a good month of slow business. Probably a bit more. We have had our worst month yet, and I was completely at my wits end until talking to my family. They will help me out with taxes this month. Come March and April we will be back on track for a healthy summer. Plus we are getting new business from the surrounding towns. I just need to keep focused on the present. And keep my head above water until then. I am used to living in Chicago where inclement weather doesn't hinder business volume, but rather helps it! People shop and eat when it is bad weather. Here they hibernate more than anything! It is a rural community I guess. But it is picking up since the snow has melted and rain has started coming down. So I am happy about that.
The numbers need to pick up so that I can afford my house down payment tho. It will be about $7,000 come June. Plus the food cart, I have an appointment with the Park District this coming Monday. So that should be a good revenue creator. I hope you all will stay tuned for the upcoming exciting news this summer. It has been slow and coming but it will be better. Faith has brought me this far, and faith will lead me home.
I also wanted to wish someone good fortune on his new journey to Sydney, Australia to study dance with the very prestigious Urban Dance Center. I hope finances will go well for you as well in procuring enough in donations and grants so that your parents are not hit hard by the tuition and board to the school. Best of luck to you and good fortune in the land down under!
Also, a bunch of best wishes to another friend who will be presenting on television in Ireland on RTE for a youth show. Congratulations on your continued success! And great blessings for a bright future in whatever your path takes you to!
Until next time, have a great couple weeks. I hope to blog soon, but I have to deal with year end taxes and putting it all together with the accountant. So I'll see you soon.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
WE NEED BUSINESS!
I have seriously never underestimated the value of business volume until now. I am slowly feeling the water cover my nostrils as I am trying to keep my head above water. Today, was not the best day, and this week hasn't been the best week. Mom says she will help me get through this winter period, but I am like, close to death as it is.
I am just dreading the $3,200 in bills this month, with our sales the way they are, and our food and payroll is rising because our sales are diminishing, and then there are about $3,000 in taxes due this month. Not to mention next month being a shorter month (28 days) with about $3,200 in bills again. Now, mind you, that $3,200 includes my rent, gas, electric at the house, but they are all incorporated in me operating this business so, they all add up every month.
My hardest months are here and now. And I am slowly feeling anxious about the spring. The Quizno's right behind me is way behind in paying their food distributors and they may be closing soon. This is not something I am happy about, I don't delight in their misfortune so that I can gain, but at the same time, I know that this time next year, I will be better prepared (hopefully) with a good summer.
I do keep that Psalm in my heart, and pray it constantly, "Be still, and know that I am God!" And I know that we are going to pass this hill. It just really is an anxious time. Thank you, God, for Xanax!
Love you all. Pray for our business volume to increase!
I am just dreading the $3,200 in bills this month, with our sales the way they are, and our food and payroll is rising because our sales are diminishing, and then there are about $3,000 in taxes due this month. Not to mention next month being a shorter month (28 days) with about $3,200 in bills again. Now, mind you, that $3,200 includes my rent, gas, electric at the house, but they are all incorporated in me operating this business so, they all add up every month.
My hardest months are here and now. And I am slowly feeling anxious about the spring. The Quizno's right behind me is way behind in paying their food distributors and they may be closing soon. This is not something I am happy about, I don't delight in their misfortune so that I can gain, but at the same time, I know that this time next year, I will be better prepared (hopefully) with a good summer.
I do keep that Psalm in my heart, and pray it constantly, "Be still, and know that I am God!" And I know that we are going to pass this hill. It just really is an anxious time. Thank you, God, for Xanax!
Love you all. Pray for our business volume to increase!
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