2008 Revisited

It’s been awhile since I looked at the goals I had set for myself way back at the beginning of last year. All year long I saw forward progress on so many fronts, even started new unexpected projects. But when I reread what I had written, I was very pleased to see that I had surpassed my “business aspirations”, and did far better than I aspired to! Only means that 2009, the goals and aspirations will be even higher! I’m ready!

In 2008, my original online business with Top Line Creations ended – partly from their dissolution of my Consultantship when they dropped their MLM business model, and changed their name to Breezy Design. Then through my own final decision in September when I had finally had enough, and resigned all together.

I gave Mom’s Online Retreat a facelift, yet the momentum wasn’t there to keep it up to date. I renewed the domain, and can’t let it go because it is my baby, my very first built from scratch all by myself website. (decision will be made this year )

Last year brought big exposure for MomChats.com as our free chatrooms for Moms got some publicity in Family Circle magazine! Direct Sales reps and WAHM business owners have popularized the online party approach to sales and our schedule continues to reflect that popularity! We also introduced our own monthly shopping events – and plans are in the works for some great events in 2009!

Val and I also saw a need for an online venue to help WAHMs spread the word about their business opportunities – thus we created WAHMchats.com. While it’s been slow to take off, we have ideas for online classes and recruiting events (WAHMbiz Fairs) to assist in online team and business building.

My WAHM Space saw lots of growth and some changes. We added some new features (and a looking to add more). As the economy took it’s tumble we eased our members economies some by changing over to free memberships, with all the features of a paid membership.

One of my most recent developments happened at the end of 2008 and continues today. I hooked up with Lisa Robbin Young, and have been benefiting from her business coaching, especially her new “Build Better Customers” program. I’m using the techniques I’m learning from Lisa to develop the business model I want for my greeting cards business. (Coming soon!)

Oh, and 2008 marked the first year I had a somewhat steady income to show for all of my online efforts. I see that only becoming more steady as this year unfolds. Things have changed over the last year, but I believe for the best. Here’s to a productive and profitable new year!

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