Had a meeting with my Pro Comm group today. Pro Comm, that class I'm having so much trouble in. Not because I don't know how to communicate - I do. It's the teacher that's the problem. Anyway, meeting went well, we have a better idea what our final project is about, and our parts in it now. LOL.
Have I said how much I hate group projects??
And all four of my classes have group things going on. Figures, eh? LOL.
I have five classes next term. I wonder how many of those will feature group activities. ::groan::
Let's see ... what else?
Things have gotten pretty desperate around here lately. Financially that is. I've cut expenses down past the bare bones, I can't cut anything else out. Yeah, internet I suppose ... no not really. It's my only luxury. Besides ... Single Son needs it for his work (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it). Soooooo ... I decided to push ahead MY business by about a year and open it in February 2009 instead of Summer of 2010 after I have my degree in Business Management. My one Prof, the one who teaches Small Business and Entrepreneurship class has been a godsend to me. Consulting with me, guiding me and generally helping me with the things that I've not yet had classes for (business accounting, retail theory, marketing, web design, web security, etc). Now you see why I wanted to wait until I had my degree to even "announce" my business venture. Let alone actually persue it. Mr. P, like I said, has been a godsend to me lately. The only thing he wants in return is that after I get my degree and have the business up and running I come and give a 30 minute guest speech on starting and owning a small business to his class. Hell ya!! It's a deal!
So, why wait until February to start this? I need start up money. My anticipated tuition refund will cover what I still need for my start up costs, but that's not in my hands until February. So ... that's my plan.
And what will the business be? I've spoken of *Elsie's Attic* before ... I will be offering gifts and decor for the home and office. Included will be a gift line for men and children, and possibly for the pampered pet, too. This will be an e-commerce business.
There will also be special sales and discounts for my Multiply friends. I've even set up a Multiply blog under the name *Elsies Attic* where I'll offer those discounts, special sales, highlighted merchandise and more. I'll be joining Multiply's "Market" as soon as Elsie's Attic is officially open for business.
Stay tuned for information about the store and webpage.
I'm actually getting very excited about this!!
I'm not sure how it'll effect working with Married Son and his pilot driving company yet. I'm trying to work out those details. He seems okay with the fact that Mom may not be able to help him on the road as a driver - but I will still do the managerial work for him.
And Single Son has asked that I help him with his business dreams of opening an e-commerce business that sells security and self defense products.
My degree in Business Management/Entrepreneurship is gonna go a long way, eh?
So that's been my week. Working hard at homework and working overtime at getting Elsie's Attic all nice and legal to open in February. And of course, helping my sons with their business dreams.
