Money
By Fishmomma
@Fishmomma (11377)
United States
November 8, 2007 2:38pm CST
I am closing my business due to not enough plants were sold this year. The fires caused so much damage with ruined equipment that I can't afford to replace all of it. I will miss selling pond plants, but its time to move on and stop feeling sorry for myself.
The problem is finding just the right new home business and not spending large amounts of money. Its challenging reading all the ideas and businesses that have been started by many people on Mylot.
I hope to start up in 2008 and earn enough to not lose money. I'm aware that can take time to make money, but I realize hard work is required to be successful. Wish me luck on starting over.
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9 responses
@nenyalorien (899)
• Philippines
9 Nov 07
hi.. you may want to take advantage of the loans in www.prosper.com ... just a thought. i hope you climb up soon enough. to prosperity! :D
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
10 Nov 07
I will check out the site. Thanks for the good wishes. I'm feeling a lot better today after reading all the posts of support.
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
9 Nov 07
I wasn't aware that you had a fire at your business. I may have missed some of your discussions when I was away.
I am very sorry about this.
I gather you had a nursery. Was it insured?
I guess even if it was, you may not have received enough money to replace everything.
I can not offer you any suggestions for a home business, but I wish you luck in finding something you enjoy & that earns sufficiently.
Let us know.
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
9 Nov 07
Thanks for the reply and I am just thankful everyone is well that I know in California. My brother lost his home, so think that is why I'm having such a hard time. I know in time it will be easier.
@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
9 Nov 07
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that your hard work has suffered because of the fires. As someone else posted, we really don't think that much about how the people that were "lucky" still have a hard road ahead of them. You have a great attitude from what I can see and I think you will do well in whatever path you take.
If you're still looking for opportunities, feel free to check out the links on my profile. I would love to talk with you about our home business and see if it's a good fit for you.
I wish you the best during this recover process.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
8 Nov 07
You must be in California? Sorry about the losses etc.
Good luck in the future endeavors you take up.
As the saying goes, "It takes money to make money."
Good luck again.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
9 Nov 07
I'm in Southern California and am thankful still have a home. Thanks for the reply. I am looking at many ideas and will figure it out soon.
@mari_skye (1637)
• Philippines
9 Nov 07
That's too bad to hear. But you're right, it's time to move on. Good luck in your next business endeavor.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
8 Nov 07
i am so sorry to hear about your loss of your business. i trust that 2008 will be a much better year for you no matter what you do! i too, am seeking the work at home dream (without dropping a ton of money) as well. I will be interested to see the replies you get!
bonne chance!
@just2crazygirlz (2479)
• United States
9 Nov 07
Do you ebay? A lot of women stay home by ebaying. I made some money on there earlier this year. I am not selling my inventory and quiting due to not having enough time to get everything mailed out in a timely manner. You can check my blog for other ides. thanks
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
8 Nov 07
Such a sad story. I tend to think of just the immediate damage that fires do without thinking of what they do to people's lives. I wish you luck in finding exactly the right type of business and hope that this dark moment will soon be a thing of tha past and will lead to a much brighter future. Take care!
