Happy New Years Eve!!
What an exciting, different year this has been for me. I consider this my "first year" of my business, as it is the first year I have focused on it full time. Last New Years Eve, as I sat unemployed by the "outside world", I wondered "will this happen", "am I crazy", "just jump in and go girl". And jump in is what I did! I am still learning the ropes of being a small business woman, but I have come a long way in a short amount of time.
I know this is what I am meant to do. I have lost lots of days in my kitchen...missing the sunshine, the flowers blooming, family get togethers. BUT you have to sacrifice to make something your heart tells you to try and you have to give it your all or it isn't worth doing! And Lord knows, I have been trying my very best to get these little jars of mine out to the public! As much I would like to say I have been on vacation the last few weeks, I am about half of the time. I have not made any jams BUT I am constantly thinking of the business...ways to improve marketing, to educate the public on creative ideas for using the jams, easy to put together recipes with an added zing.
In 2014, I have been approached my shops to carry my items. I had craft shows and bazaars contact me to be at their shows. The name Joyful Jars is becoming more known. The quality and flavor of my products, thanks to my loyal "friend-supporters", is being spread around to their friends and families. I am selling in eight different stores with more locations on the horizon. I have the opportunity to expand my workplace as the need for more space and inventory space is necessary. The opportunity to expand my line of products also.
