I've been trying to get back to business today.  I need to focus.  I was on a pretty good track until my health problems stirred some dust. I need to get that faith in myself back. My mind is dizzy with the directions I could go with the ideas I have.

The kidswear venture has been absolutely disappointing.  I feel like I've been spinning my wheels.  I'm certain I am driving traffic to the website.  However, there is the matter of a discount code that customers have to plug in for me to get credit for the sale.  The "catch" for me is that they really don't HAVE to use a code to make a purchase.  The parent company will just claim them "if they don't have a code".  I did the old assume when I signed up thinking I would have a direct link.  It is not the case.  I've made a little money, but not enough to meet my expectations.  In all honesty, since being home from the hospital I haven't promoted it much.  I question if it is worth my time.

I've been selling some AVON, but I'm quickly realizing that my percentage of profit is less than my time spent working on it.  The brand recognition is there.  The customer base is not yet.  The lady who signed me up told me there weren't other representatives in my area.  That hasn't turned out to be true.  I will stick with the AVON a little while longer.  Perhaps when I am really back on my feet I can make something of it.  I had high hopes for the website end of it.  Maybe I can still make that work.  Ladies seem to be very loyal to their own AVON representative.  You have to be careful not to tread on someone's toes.  It seems to be the case in my area anyway. 

I don't really like that the woman who signed me up basically abandoned me to find my own way in the business.  I would have thought it would be more profitable for all to offer some support or at least some tips from time to time. 

Yet another idea I have is to sell vitamins,health care products, etc. through a website.  The company I am considering has been in business since 1975 and checks out with the Better Business Bureau with flying colors.  It's not multi level marketing. It does provide a direct link.  They will drop ship.  I really like that they offer gift baskets of health care products. I am thinking that this could be something I could combine with eBay to increase my profit potential.  There is a yearly fee for the website.  It is affordable and would be made back quickly if it takes off.  They keep the online catalog updated.  I wouldn't have to.  I have a few questions for them yet, but I'm strongly considering it.

Then I want to write a book in the midst of all this.  I'm thinking some sort of romance.  I've been snooping around the Harlequin website for writer's guidelines.  I am wondering if trying to do something with them for a set fee under a pen name might be a good way to cut my teeth in the world of book publishing.  I think I would learn the formula for how a book should be written.  My experience is only with short stories.

Next August I am thinking about possibly looking for a publisher for my health journal I'm keeping.  My doctor suggested it because it could help newly diagnosed diabetics  I might just do it.  August would mark a year.  It might be interesting for people to see how life changes in that first year.

My mind is whirling today.  Like my little tag says on my blog, "I want to be more than I am."  I really do.  I don't want to spread myself too thin.  I don't want all my eggs in one basket either. I need to get back to the business of moving forward.

Thanks for reading along.

CW