First, happy Mother's Day to all women, mother or not. Even if you're a woman who doesn't have a child, if you're reading my blog, chances are you've "mothered" a small business idea or other project. I certainly think of Vermont Shortbread Company as my second baby. It's growing beautifully with my constant nurturing and guidance. Sometimes I make mistakes, but hey, that's what parenting is about - trial and error - there's no such thing as perfect. Ever notice how it's the folks who don't have kids or who have never taken a risk in their lives who are the first to give "mothering" (or business) advice? Forget 'em. They don't have a clue.
VSC enjoyed a successful Mother's Day with sales pouring in through our new web site and through my BNI (Business Network International) marketing efforts. I haven't had much sleep in the past 2 weeks, but it's a good kind of tired when the dollars are rolling in so quickly. My baby is going through a growth spurt. I remember this when my daughter was a baby too. A few weeks of intense growth followed by a few quiet weeks. I know I will never be "short" of "bread" again! :-) I trust this process as I did in when nuturing my real child.
I'm enjoying a quiet weekend at home: puttering, knitting, walking the dog, and cleaning my closet...just what I need. I purged my closet of a couple of garbage bags of old clothes and shoes (to make more room for NEW stuff), reorganized the living room, and munched on a Mother's Day brunch of strawberries, brie, and rolls - a perfect Mother's Day.
To all mothers and anyone out there who has ever mothered a small business, Happy Mother's Day. Kick your shoes off, sit back, enjoy your day, and give yourself a huge unconditional hug for all your mothering accomplishments...and your mistakes!
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