Last week while writing my post on Greenwashing, I started to have thoughts about something else. I have been running my own business for about 5 years. Until the last two, though, it was only a tiny blip on the radar screen.
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I have big plans for my business, but it was thinking in a different way that got me really excited. I am a cog in the wheel that has no end. It is a leap of faith to start your own business even if you are backed by venture capital. (which I am not) I come from a background in social service, so I've had to learn the business side of things as I go along.
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My wheel has a lot of cogs. There's the designer who made my logo come to life, and the printer who brands it. There's the company I purchase my post consumer waste gift boxes from and the firm that sells me waterproof bubble mailers. They have an awesome tracking system, ready to order more envelopes, Sherry Truitt? Why yes, I am.
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There's the company I source my levels from across the sea and the folks that provide me compasses (they always know you are a return customer) close to home. There's the guy who melts down sterling and returns it in sheets to me , as well as the great big silver company.
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Oh, I'm sure they would be in business without me. But, it's thousands of businesses like mine that make up the bulk of their customers. They know I could go to any number of suppliers. I choose all of them, just like my customers choose me.
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Because when you get right down to it, it's not just the products they make, it's the service they provide. Just like me. I try never to forget that.
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It's a great life.
Kiss the ones you love,
xoSherry
