I've gaged the economy and its lacking in so many areas....its almost impossible to stay afloat in some industries. I don't ponder too much on those reports because the report I listen to is the Report of the Lord. I look to him to guide me in my endeavors! I want to thank each and every one of you that have made a purchase online and in my store this past year! I truly am grateful for your business and love that you support me in my little boutique! I pray for all my customers and ask the Lord to also give them a double portion this year!
God has been faithful and I've found that He has me in this place to teach me new things, to allow me to meet new Women, to allow me to pray with anyone that enters my little shop that is in much need of prayer or a listening ear...
I'm learning how to listen and ask the right questions...
It was a good first year at this location, Karen the owner of the house where I am located is an amazing business women and I appreciate her wisdom! I have found in her someone that I can go to when I need to be prayed over. She is a new constant in my life when I've lost so many friends that just got too busy with life... God always sends you someone when you need it the most...
Back to small businesses: "You need a lot of passion for what you're doing because it's so hard," Steve Jobs once said. "Without passion, any rational person would give up."
This is the truth...
- 70% of small business are owned and operated by one single person
- Small businesses pay 44% of US Payroll
- Only 50% of businesses survive 5 years...though most 70% hit the 2 year mark
- If a small business can't resume operations within 10 days after a natural disaster it probably won't survive.
- A small business went bankrupt every 8 minutes in 2009
- Only 2% of small businesses are franchises, most 54% are home based.
- 60 to 80% of all new jobs come from small businesses
I am grateful and I hope you realize that by shopping at Lovely Loft you are supporting Women in Small Business, you are supporting a dream.
In our little house on brooks street, we have 2 hairstylist - Karen and Georgina who are so gifted and have been serving the community for 17 years! We also have Miraya, our very own Facial expert! She creates a beautiful environment for you....
Then of course you have my little corner that I believe is a sweet and gracious environment that I've created to make you feel at home and shop quietly with a peaceful experience each time!
I pray 2018 will also be a good year for Lovely Loft....it will be our 2nd year and only time will tell if we make it....so far so good!
