The start of something big....

Several weeks ago I tried to apply within my company for a higher paying position, I took the tests & went through the interviews.  I was then told that my business had found someone who could do the same job for cheaper.  Instead of going with someone that they could rely on & trust, they went with the more economical route.  Who can blame them?  I would probably make the same choice if the company was mine.  It's a dog eat dog job market.  The strange things is, at that moment when I was told I didn't get the job.  A strange calm fell over me.  I wasn't agitated or disgruntled.  Everything got very clear for me, I thanked the manager for the chance and went back to my old desk.  A thought began racing in my head...why couldn't I start my own small business?

I began to read everything on the subject of small business ownership.  I decided to play on my strengths which is graphic design.  After doing a little bit of minimal (free) advertising, I found my phone & email began to come alive with freelance job opportunities.  Small here and there work, then something amazing happened.  I acquired two contracts with legitimate businesses.  I was so happy.  Of course, I couldn't become complacent just yet, I am still a long way from this small business paying my bills.  I have to continue to think of new innovative ways to market my skill set to my niche customer base.

I began by making a webpage, a very colorful yet simple design to let people know what I do and how to contact me.  I then came up with the name...something that screams awesome,  Design Beyond Style.  I reserved the name through the state and it's mine.  I am days away from making my webpage a .com, so much is happening so fast.  Of course I want it all & I want it now.  But I have to remember to take it slow.  A lot of small businesses suffer and perish before they are ever discovered.  I need to play it smart right now and continue to acquire projects from customers.

I still have that job that wouldn't promote me, but a certain calm comes over me when I go to work now.  Because I know that when I leave that job & go to MY job, I will be treated and paid exactly what I deserve.  Because I'm the boss, it feels so good to say....the boss.

Design Beyond Style Website

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