Yeah, a bit nerved!

I sign the lease with the landlord for 3 years on Aug 17th. I asked for a little bit of time to get my ducks in a row...lol
I have no idea what ducks, or where I'm gonna "row" 'em!
I have a co-worker that will measure out the space and build a plan to put vendors in a "homey, elegant, cozy" space that will be up to code as well. THANKS MR. BRISON!!

I wrote the "vendor" info, and rental agreement. That was sort of a stress reliever. I had my mind on other things and not crammed into BROCANTE, BROCANTE, BROCANTE...

I guess my next step is the accountant..and getting all info I will need for taxes and such.

Then post out on Facebook "LOOKING FOR VENDORS"

This is exciting!
Thank you Lord for your wisdom and knowledge!

Prayer for the business and store

The Holy Spirit is orchestrating and advertising, connections and promotions for the work I am doing in God's kingdom! I will walk out the vision you have placed in me. IT WILL NOT BE ABORTED. It will come forth in Jesus' name at your appointed time in the right place. The enemy will not abort any activities or event that is DIVINELY scheduled for my life. Keep me running with your vision w/out being hindered or delayed. I am an open channel for the expression of God. The moment of my creation brought gifts, talents, and experiences that belong to no one else.
Thank you Jesus!
In your Holy name...Amen!

I DID IT!

I got my EIN# (Tax ID), I am going to the county clerk to get my DBA. I am now officially "Brocante - The Market." (That stands for Flea Market, in French.. I didn't want to actually call it a FLEA market.But that is what it boils down to.)
I have to apply for a "Certificate of Authority" so I can charge tax.. I'm opening my business bank account today. I called the realtor to find a building to lease for a little while, maybe buy in a few years? This is really happening! I'm so excited.
  I talked to another store owner that I graduated school with, and she loves owning her own business, being her own boss.. She said ya just gotta do it! Once your in and going, you will learn things as you go.
I need to call an accountant and get hooked up with all that too.

Now , I need to get vendors on board with me, and get this party started!!
So excited.

I pray and pray every single day for this to become a reality.
God answers prayers, just so ya know.
Maybe not in the time frame that I want it to happen, but ya just gotta let go, and realize his timing is so perfect... He is amazing!!

First Time for Everything

Well, I'm starting this a day after my 39th birthday. Guess there is no time like the present. In the words of Oogway, the wise old turtle, " Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, Today is a gift! That's why it's called a present"  : ) (Gotta love the panda)

I have chosen to write about the steps I have taken to start my own business. This is gonna be like an online journal.

It's a modern market that is like a flea market (but not a flea market), and can show displays of the local artistse's...  The local craftiers...  I want to be able to be on-line, selling on Etsy, EBay, Webstore, etc... Have auctions on Tophatter, and ship out UPS (Our post office is closed on the weekends).

I have been to a store in our area that is WONDERFUL. It is the perfect building, the perfect display areas, the perfect dining/stage/conference area, and photography studio. Up and down the aisles are wonderful displays, tables on tables, large old armoires used as diplay cases, wonderful crafts, clothes and upscaled vintage/antique items, toile wreaths, bows, glasses, candles... anything crafty minds could even dream of.
The lady is a Gypsy Soul.. and it shows.

Our building is about 9600 sq. ft. and has 4 rooms that could be rented out as Photography or Art studio, massage rooms, rooms for teachers to show folks how to sell on Etsy, Ebay, Webstore, etc.. or how to make things, design, or conference areas.  

There is even a man who wants to open an ice cream parlor. I miss ice cream, my hips don't, but I certainly do!

Now off to get my tax ID, and get an account up and running.
Big Dreams, BIG dreams : )