It’s a case of “hurry up, then wait” right now with the ONS. I spent Thursday, Friday and Monday with my brain totally rattling off all of the things I need to do, points, I should consider, etc. I’ve approached distributors, suppliers and trade organizations. I’ve purchased packaging supplies, shipping supplies and accounting software. I’ve filed and faxed paperwork to establish a fictitious name for the business and to obtain a sales tax license. I’ve written down pages and pages worth of notes. I’ve filled out an application for a Post Office box (but not taken it in yet), opened a PayPal merchant account and have an appointment with the business accounts manager at a local bank next week to setup a business checking account.
All of that, and now I have to wait. . . .
I’d love to start placing orders, but I need to open and fund a checking account to link to the PayPal account before I can deal with one supplier and I need the tax ID number in order to deal with another supplier and one distributor. Then, once I have those 3 trade references, the whole world opens up to me because only then can I open a wholesale account with Hoffman Distributing Company. That’s the big time. I can also register for a buyer’s account for the April edition of the online Needlework Show.
Get your wallets ready ladies, because I’m coming soon!
In the meantime, I have to sit and wait. And I’m not a very patient person. It’s a good thing I have stitching to do and a storefront to design. 😉
OMG you haven’t hung around have you? Was you really all set to do this before that SBQ came up last week or was that just good timing?
I can’t wait to see your online site and get ordering some supplies!
Woo Hoo! You are running straight forward with this – I am so excited! You will do great – you have the right personality for this 🙂
Wowza! You have been fast!
Jenna, I think you are my hero!:D
Good luck with your ONS.
Even with this bit of waiting, you’re pulling everything together quickly! What fun, as long as you still have time for stitching. 😀
Oh wow Jenna! You’re going for it! How fantastic! So many of us have dreams but don’t do anything about them 🙂
You’ll have to offer gift certificates – I’m on the wagon but I can send anyone who wants to get me a gift your way!
Have you got space for stock? Just curious!
Wow! Once you get your mind set on something, watch out world! 😀 You’re going to be fabulous at this Jenna!
Wow, I can’t wait!
Oh yes, gift certificates are a must 😉
See, you’ve already got lots of prospective customers!
Wow! You definitely don’t hang around once you’ve made your mind up. Good luck – you must be so excited!
Woohoo, Jenna, I am SOOO excited for you! You can be sure that whenever I need to shop in the US, you’ll be my first choice! 😀
Oh, Nicki is right, gift certificates are a great idea!
wow, no stopping you once you get going, hey?
Good luck!! I can’t wait!
WOW!! Way to go Jenna! I can’t believe you’ve done all of this in what? a week? LOL You’re awesome Jenna! 🙂
Well congratulations! You have all your bases covered from what you’ve written…how great for you to follow a dream! Good Luck!
Wow, you are really serious about this! That’s great, good luck! Can’t wait to see your shop site. 🙂
Holy cow, woman! Are you trying to set a record for fastest-ever business start? Have you found time to sleep or anything else?
You’ve got us lined up aroud the block waiting to shop at your biz. Can’t wait!
I’m SO thrilled for you … you’ve really grabbed this iea and run with it … and considering how peeved I’ve been with SB&B of late, I’ll be happy to move my business to you – hey, you’ve gotta support your friends, haven’t you? And if it helps to support my stash habits, that’s beside the point ;P I’d better hurry up and get that 50 Project Challenge completed! 😀
How totally cool!!! I am *so* happy for you moving on your dream!!!
*HUG*
I don’t read your blog for a week, and look at what all I missed! Awesome plan, Jenna. You go, girl. I’ve had a (very small) ONS for a number of years now. If you have any questions that I can help with, ask! 🙂
Good for you! You are really making that dream a reality! How exciting!!