Each year, in the weeks leading up to The Farm Chicks Antiques Show, my emails increase ten-fold. I hear from a lot of women wanting business advice. And I wish that I could just say *poof* it's this easy! But really, business is a lot of hard work, passion, and time. Everything takes time. Years ago, I wrote this advice for Country Living Magazine, to try and help women going into business. You might find it helpful.
If you're just getting started in business, or are looking for some business inspiration, this new Country Living Book: The Mom's Guide to Running a Business, may be helpful as well.
(You'll find my business story here:)
Being a mom and having a business can really be a challenge, but if you can find a balance, it can be really rewarding. Stay focused, be true to what you love, and work hard. You can do it.
I wish you all the success in the world!
Thanks for the advice Serena! Ordered the book and can't wait to read it.
Posted by: Shelby @ hennigarbrand.blogspot.com | May 27, 2011 at 10:32 AM
This looks like the book I've been looking for. I just stumbled upon your blog. Such fun and glad I found the book.
Posted by: Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode | May 25, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Hi Serena! Excellent advice and great story! Have fun this year at your show. Oh, how I wish I could come some year!
Hugs, Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | May 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Hi Serena...Looking forward to reading your story! I hope to get to the Antique Show one of these years to come...looks like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Becky Boyd | May 24, 2011 at 07:15 AM
Great article! Thanks!
Posted by: Katie | May 23, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Just found your blog this past weekend. My sis and I will be at "The Farm Chicks" show for the first time!!! We are so excited to see what all this excitement is all about!
I'm coming from Montana and she's coming from Tri-Cities, meeting in the middle sorta!
I enjoyed your home building journey, I have been in my own since 2007! Loving Montana and the entire experience!!
Thanks for a great blog and looking forward to the show in a couple of weeks!
Posted by: Christina | May 23, 2011 at 09:20 AM
I am going to order this right away!! You are such an inspiration:)
Posted by: Simple Daisy | May 23, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Thank you so much for this "advice"! I know it will be very helpful for me.
Posted by: Amanda M. | May 23, 2011 at 07:31 AM