I am taking more steps towards making my new business a reality. This week I officially filed paperwork to make my company an LLC. I also got my EIN # through the state. I also just registered my domain name for my website (piccolodesigns)and ordered a website template too (through Blu Domain). I can't believe I am really on my way!
This is all a bit scary. I feel like now I HAVE to really make this a success. For the next several months I will spend all my free time working on my website content and designs. My goal is to have the website up for business by fall.
Am I crazy? I still don't know how I can "do it all" while starting a business too. I don't want my full time job or family to suffer with me overextending myself. I know in the end that this a long term goal for me and it won't happen over night. I hope by the time my son is ready for school I can leave corporate America and run my business and be a mom. That's ambitious.....I have about 17 months. I know my goal may actually be a "stretch goal", but it doesn't hurt to try - right?
Starting the Business
OK so this business idea has been in the making for 3 years so I am really going to finally leap off and try it! It's a bit scary, but if it doesn't work...it doesn't work. I guess since I am starting this on the side I really have less to lose right now since I am still employed full time.
I have been so busy planning and it seems overwhelming. I have really gone through my entire business plan and reviewed expenses, marketing, websites, networking and more. I am really ready to get started. I am waiting for my new laptop to arrive so I can get the ball rolling. My goal is to get my website up and running by my birthday (in September). That may be a bit ambitious....I know I have SO much work to do, but I know that I CAN do it. I hope some of you will stay tuned and be inspired to live your dream of starting your own business. With computers, the Internet and cell phones, it's not as hard as you think! Be inspired......live your dream. Why keep thinking about what you want to do? Just do it! If you don't try, you will never know what you can achieve, right?
I have been so busy planning and it seems overwhelming. I have really gone through my entire business plan and reviewed expenses, marketing, websites, networking and more. I am really ready to get started. I am waiting for my new laptop to arrive so I can get the ball rolling. My goal is to get my website up and running by my birthday (in September). That may be a bit ambitious....I know I have SO much work to do, but I know that I CAN do it. I hope some of you will stay tuned and be inspired to live your dream of starting your own business. With computers, the Internet and cell phones, it's not as hard as you think! Be inspired......live your dream. Why keep thinking about what you want to do? Just do it! If you don't try, you will never know what you can achieve, right?
Mexican Chicken, Black Beans and Rice
This was my own creation....I am not always much of a measurer so you may have to improvise with amounts of things! It was tasty, a bit spicy and made A LOT so we have lots of leftovers this week.
3 large chicken breasts, cut in small pieces
2 T Olive Oil
1 medium onion diced
1 red pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup white wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup rice (uncooked)
Fresh or dried parsley
Cumin
Chipotle Chili Powder
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Saute chicken in oil in a large skillet for a few minutes until chicken is not longer pink. Add in onion and green pepper - cook 5 minutes. Add in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes (and the juice from tomatoes), and rice and mix well. Add about 1/4 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder (more if you like it hot!), add 1/2 tsp Cumin. 1 Tsp Parsley. Add Salt/Pepper to taste. Simmer and cover for 20 minutes. Add in Black beans and additional spices as needed. Serve with shredded cheese on top, extra hot sauce and a bit of sour cream.
Enjoy!
3 large chicken breasts, cut in small pieces
2 T Olive Oil
1 medium onion diced
1 red pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup white wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup rice (uncooked)
Fresh or dried parsley
Cumin
Chipotle Chili Powder
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Saute chicken in oil in a large skillet for a few minutes until chicken is not longer pink. Add in onion and green pepper - cook 5 minutes. Add in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes (and the juice from tomatoes), and rice and mix well. Add about 1/4 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder (more if you like it hot!), add 1/2 tsp Cumin. 1 Tsp Parsley. Add Salt/Pepper to taste. Simmer and cover for 20 minutes. Add in Black beans and additional spices as needed. Serve with shredded cheese on top, extra hot sauce and a bit of sour cream.
Enjoy!
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