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Hi there everyone!  I`m a newbie to both this site and starting my own business.  I am in the process of starting my own errand-running business named "RoadRunners"   So far I`ve read lots of books, made a simple business plan, ordered my business cards after spending 3 days trying to do my own and am in the process of getting a website going.  I am married to a husband that owns a landscaping comp. I have 2 boys ages 17 and 6.  Before getting pregnant with my second son I was a flight instructor for a small local airport near BWI.  I very much miss having a social life and want very much to be Financially independent.   So that`s my exciting "about me" paragraph.... don`t really need a page! any/all advice is much appreciated here!  ~~Bye Bye~~

Rrunner,

Great name!

And welcome to SuN. You will enjoy your journey here and get some great advice.

What are your dreams?

Andrew

Hi Rrunner!

Welcome to Sun. My husband also owns a landscape design firm. I am not to far from you ...I live in Northern VA. Welcome to SUN! SUN has some great advice to help you get going: http://www.startupnation.com/pages/start/10Steps.asp.

Erin

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Hello and Welcome rrunner!!  We are so glad to have you.  My husband flies commercially so it kinda runs in our blood over here too.  I`ve got 2 little ones (2 and 4) and am also trying to "live the dream".  Post your website when it`s done, I`d love to see it!  It`s very nice to "meet" you, see you round the board!!

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Leslie
Founder and President
Charmed Life Products LLC
Grill Charms™… The MUST HAVE grilling accessory that is revolutionizing the American Cook-out AND The perfect gift for any occasion!
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Hi!  thanks to everyone for the nice replies!  I need some advice on networking. Question,  since my husband owns the landscape business, do you think it is o.k. to add in a business card and maybe a personal note introducing myself and my  new business along with his invoices?  Or would that be a bit tacky?  I should have my business cards  in 2 days and need to get them out there (do I send brochures with the cards or simply flyers with the cards?  I would think I`d want to hand write something to make it as personal as I can.  I know when I receive something in the mail that is hand written I`m more apt to read it. Is it normal to feel like you have a thousand things going on in your head at once????? and none of them are actually getting accomplished?!  help!

Greetings from the Midwest!

I am Shopgirl and I am changing directions entirely, going from a nurse (great career, but I don`t determine my own worth) to an entrepreneur (have wanted to be one for years). My vision (nearsighted) is a specialty retail store, selling high-end cookware, kitchenware, tableware, cooking accessories, etc. It is going to be AWESOME! I should have my biz plan ready for presentation by the end of October. BUT, since I am new to this, any and all advice is gratefully appreciated, and so far, I am thoroughly enjoying SUN.

Hi rrunner,

Welcome to SuN. That was a nice little paragraph telling a lot about your life.

Cheers !!!

Welcome to the board shopgirl!  Your store sounds AWESOME.  Just the place that would carry Grill Charms!    (sorry, I couldn`t help it)

Please do keep us posted on your progress.  The store sounds exactly like the type of store that I spend a lot of time in.  I love all things food and cooking!

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Leslie
Founder and President
Charmed Life Products LLC
Grill Charms™… The MUST HAVE grilling accessory that is revolutionizing the American Cook-out AND The perfect gift for any occasion!
Grill Charms
                                                                                                    

Hi and welcome shopgirl and rrunner :-)

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