We moved to the usvi on March 17. I rolled into the airport with my thirty-one rolling tote, party pack, cinch sacs, retro metro tote, and out and about bag BRANDED to take over an island. In reality it took nearly six months to get noticed and foster new relationships that would kick start my business in the area. Yesterday, September 22, 2013, was the first home party with an awesome hostess and new friend. Six months after arriving. Six months. Has it really been six months? Whatever your expectations when moving your business, throw them out the window. Expect nothing. Everything you think you know about a market- you don't. It will take more flexibility, brainstorming, and perserverance than you can imagine. Six months is nothing when you are resetting your business...it may take two years. So many moments of depression and questioning "how long do I keep doing this" came to my doorstep and it was only with family support and encouragement the determination to keep moving forward thrived. Six months and only the first party, yet it will become and always be the party that started it all. I arrived branded with the thoughts it would take me a week. With the knowledge it takes most businesses five years to establish, I believed I could do it in a month. I also believed my team and clients would not be affected by my move. It takes time and you have to allow yourself that. Amen we all have such an opportunity.
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