I said I was taking time off to work on back office stuff and paperwork. I've been in research and development for several months! Even hoping by the end of the year to introduce 2 new products. But like the title says-- nobody said it was going to easy! And being an entrepreneur-- NO social entrepreneur has been challenging to say the least!
But so much more rewarding than any other career I'd choose! I am still learning to deal with the rejection that goes with being an entrepreneur. I was lucky and blessed this year to sit in a lecture with a successful social entrepreneur who told us he funded his venture for TWO years before it really took off! He told us the many rejections his ego endured during that process. Which brings to the devastating news that I was not selected for 2 funding opportunities with one extending the offer for me to re-apply.
No- it has not been easy. But when I think of why I am creating a social enterprise--helping people...I re-focus my ego and keep moving forward! But adaptation is a must!
So this blog is to chronicle the business through all of the experiences. My dream and goal is that we will finally get our first delivery of water filter containers and I will post the families touched by the people who have supported us! Like YOU!!!
You support us all over the world! From the African continent to the USA, from Russia to the Ukraine to Europe, even in Japan! Thank you!
Want to do more to support our mission? Check out our store and try BUTTER LIPS! We have suspended some inventory as we work on production expansion of our other products! This hand-blended lip balm is made of African Shea Butter and Wild African and New Orleans Honey! Click the link on the page under BUTTER LIPS after you learn more about our complete product line.
But so much more rewarding than any other career I'd choose! I am still learning to deal with the rejection that goes with being an entrepreneur. I was lucky and blessed this year to sit in a lecture with a successful social entrepreneur who told us he funded his venture for TWO years before it really took off! He told us the many rejections his ego endured during that process. Which brings to the devastating news that I was not selected for 2 funding opportunities with one extending the offer for me to re-apply.
No- it has not been easy. But when I think of why I am creating a social enterprise--helping people...I re-focus my ego and keep moving forward! But adaptation is a must!
So this blog is to chronicle the business through all of the experiences. My dream and goal is that we will finally get our first delivery of water filter containers and I will post the families touched by the people who have supported us! Like YOU!!!
You support us all over the world! From the African continent to the USA, from Russia to the Ukraine to Europe, even in Japan! Thank you!
Want to do more to support our mission? Check out our store and try BUTTER LIPS! We have suspended some inventory as we work on production expansion of our other products! This hand-blended lip balm is made of African Shea Butter and Wild African and New Orleans Honey! Click the link on the page under BUTTER LIPS after you learn more about our complete product line.
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