August 17, 2010
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Business Dreams: Featured Grownups
There are many different careers that I am interested in. I have always wanted to own my own business. I did co-own one with my ex, it was Post-Production business specializing in DVD and Blu-ray authoring. ie: I created the menus and did quality control and my ex programed the discs so they played in the dvd/blu-ray players. We did this for about 3 years although we only had the business name for 1-2 years. There was a lot on learning involved and I got to do all the paperwork and finances. The business is still going even though we split up.
If money was no issues for me I would like to own another business(or a few) for sure. I would of course hire a full time accountant because that was one thing I hated, all the paperwork. lol My mother and I have had ideas about a bakery/cafe that is not like any others in this area. I would share my ideas but I don’t want them stolen. hehe. It would be great fun. I would create the menu(I would take suggestions though) and do most of the baking, I would put my mother as part owner or a silent investor so that it is a family place. I know most new bakeries don’t last very long, but, money is not an issue so to me, it would be worth the chance.
My first job was at a hair salon. I was the receptionist and most of the time was acting manager. I loved the job and I learned a lot about the industry when working there even though I did not go to beauty school. I feel like I have enough knowledge to successfully run a fresh and funky salon. I would design it to the area so as not to offend the locals. lol. So for this area, fresh and funky while still staying a bit conservative so that I attract a wide variety or customers. I would rent out chairs and have employees so that the needs of each stylist are met. Here I would be the manager/receptionist because I feel it is good for owners to keep a hand in the business in some way.
Lastly a business relying on mostly just me. If I ever get a degree in interior design I would like to have my own little company. Just myself, an assistant and a carpenter who is hired or I would have a contract with a local company. My own little design team working on houses and offices. I would love it and it would be so much fun. Plus a woman’s dream, go out shopping and get paid to spend other people’s money. lol. I would love to bargain shop and find great thing at swap meets and antique stores that I could re-purpose. =) A beautifulhouse on a budget is always possible!
If I were lucky I would do each of these, get one up and running and move to the next. I would manage my time so that I could work in all three. The third would of course take most of my time but I would still try to work in the others when I could. I think each one of these business would be a fun and exciting endeavor. As you can tell, all my business are based on creativity. I am one of those people that likes to and needs to create. =)
So what is your opinion? What would your choice be?
“If money was no object and you and/or your spouse were able to start your/their own business, what would it be and why?”
Comments (12)
There is a little bakery, cafe, internet coffee shop in the town near by that has done very well. I know it has been there 4 years. The coffee isn’t that great, but everything else is wonderful.
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A great entry ! I like your cafe/bakery idea and also your interior design idea. I do hope you manage to realise at least one of your dreams – Good Luck to you.
My family is not really into cakes and pies. But if your bakery/cafe makes fresh bread I will beat your door down. My husband and I have been known to consume an entire loaf of fresh bread over a one day period. Ah…Romance
) ” A run if cheese, a loaf of bread, a glass of wine…and Thou”. Call me when you get the pumpernickel ready I will be there before it gets cold. ~ mom
Cakes and pies are not my thing. But if your litte bakery/cafe makes fresh bread, I will be a regular. My husband and I have been known to consume a whole loaf of fresh bread in one day…”Ah romance….a pound of cheese, a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine….and Thou.” And when you get the pumpernickel ready, call and I will be there before it is cool enough to slice. ~ mom
Thanks for posting your blog, you have great business ideas)) If money was no issue for me, I would make international Real estate investments. I would travel to a country that I wanted to invest in and spend time learning everything about real estate, people, culture, etc…and invest into something very special. I would never get tired of doing that for the rest of my life. Love your post.
@C_L_O_G - That sounds a little similar to my idea..I still like mine better though. hehe. I do think that it would do well here because there are not places like that around here (except starbucks) and it would be nice to offer a new environment where people could sit back and relax.
@Chatamanda - Thank you! Those two are my first picks too. =) I think that if I do get a degree in interior design I will definitely work my way up to owning my own design studio. =)
@mommachatter - Lol I understand! The bakery/cafe wouldn’t be just sweets. I would offer healthy homemade options! I never though about breads but that would be a neat idea too! =) And of course everything would be fresh!
@greeenleaf - Thank you! I don’t know if I personally would want to make a business out of real estate only because the market seems so unstable and is always changing. Traveling and getting into real estate in different countries sure would be a lot of fun! I want to travel lots when I “grow up”. Hehe.
@walking_a_long_lonely_road - I think your idea would work too. There are a lot of people like me who enjoy hanging out in bakery/coffee shop type environments. They are a great place to relax. A nice cup of coffee and a fresh cream cheese Danish always makes me feel better.
@walking_a_long_lonely_road - I think interior design would be so very fulfilling. It would be great to be able look at something beautiful and have the satisfaction and pride in knowing ‘you’ created it ! I do hope you achieve your dream !
All great ideas!
If your bake shop is in Fayetteville, NC, you’ll see me there. My favorites: most all baked goods, but especially anything with chocolate or blueberry. yummy
You are sort of a Jack of all trades!