Well, we have lots of bags, and I'm one document away from becoming incorporated, which means I'm one document away from opening a bank account for this ministry, but I'm in a predicament.
Because I made a food order this month, I no longer have enough money to open an account once I file my paperwork, so I desperately need to sell these bags. However, in order to sell the bags online, I need a bank account!!!!
Do you see how I'm stuck, here?
So what I need is this:
I need you to spread the word, poeples!! I need you to help me sell this stuff. Even if you can't purchase one yourself, or donate money for PF, you can tell your friends and family about this and ask them to participate and help by buying a bag or two!!
I'm counting on you all!!
We have the potential of being huge, and helping hundreds of families, but we need your help!!
Share this post with everyone you know and let's see how many of these bags we can sell!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sole Proprietorship here we come!!
I just got done filing for Sole Proprietorship!!
I finally discovered a great site www.business.com and eFiled.
I decided to do this after visiting the bank today to get info, and finding out that I can open a business account there with just my certificate of Sole Proprietorship or registered Trade Name, so I did both!!
I don't know how long before I will get a response or how long until I get the certificate, but my wonderful husband spotted me the $20.00 to get it done.
I am so excited, guys!! This means we're like, official!!
Ok, well, almost, but still, things are moving right along and I can't be happier!!!!
I finally discovered a great site www.business.com and eFiled.
I decided to do this after visiting the bank today to get info, and finding out that I can open a business account there with just my certificate of Sole Proprietorship or registered Trade Name, so I did both!!
I don't know how long before I will get a response or how long until I get the certificate, but my wonderful husband spotted me the $20.00 to get it done.
I am so excited, guys!! This means we're like, official!!
Ok, well, almost, but still, things are moving right along and I can't be happier!!!!
first step
I applied for an account at our local bank today. I did it all online {totally convenient} so I guess I'm supposed to hear back sometime today on if I was approved or not.
We'll see. It would be pretty awesome to get everything set up today, but I would still stop in tomorrow to double check everything.
Wish us luck!!
We'll see. It would be pretty awesome to get everything set up today, but I would still stop in tomorrow to double check everything.
Wish us luck!!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
goals/wish list
There are several goals that I desire for PF, and several of those goals could be considered wishlist items, as well. I know this may not turn into much more than me and my family giving food to people once a month, but it's healthy to look towards a bigger picture. Here is my current list:
Bank Account - this is happening on Thursday, if all goes according to plan
Online store - to sell bags
Sell 100 bags - a small goal to start with is always better
GET 100 shirts - to make the bags that I am going to sell
Get real sponsors - It would be great to have someone help us out
Go State-wide - La Plata County isn't the only place in Colorado that needs help
Go Nation-wide - Colorado isn't the only state that needs help
No too much, right?
Through God all things are possible
Bank Account - this is happening on Thursday, if all goes according to plan
Online store - to sell bags
Sell 100 bags - a small goal to start with is always better
GET 100 shirts - to make the bags that I am going to sell
Get real sponsors - It would be great to have someone help us out
Go State-wide - La Plata County isn't the only place in Colorado that needs help
Go Nation-wide - Colorado isn't the only state that needs help
No too much, right?
Through God all things are possible
Sunday, February 6, 2011
open for business!
okay, I have enough product to say that I am officially open for business. If you would PLEASE help us out and spread the word, maybe we can start moving some of these bags!!
Once again, T-bags are 5 dollars each or 3 for 12, T-totes are 10 dollars or 2 for 15. I'm holding off on the jean stuff for right now, because they take more time, I want to focus on making the T-bags, but if requested, I will make a jean bag.
Prices do not include shipping, so keep that in mind, but shipping won't be much.
Tell your friends!! ALL proceeds go toward PF.
Once again, T-bags are 5 dollars each or 3 for 12, T-totes are 10 dollars or 2 for 15. I'm holding off on the jean stuff for right now, because they take more time, I want to focus on making the T-bags, but if requested, I will make a jean bag.
Prices do not include shipping, so keep that in mind, but shipping won't be much.
Tell your friends!! ALL proceeds go toward PF.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
How to market these Tees
I've been working hard to perfect my sewing skills so I can start selling these bags I've been working on, and I'm finally to the place where I feel comfortable asking for money for them!!
Right now I have about 7 T-bags, and 1 T-tote. I asking $5.00 each for the T-bags, or 3 for $10.00, and $8.00 for the T-totes, since a lot more work goes into them.
I can't open an Etsy store until I have a bank account, and I can't get a bank account without a business license, but I'm not ready to get a business license until I know this is going actually go somewhere, so I have to find other ways of marketing and selling the bags. Right now all I can do is use Facebook and good old fashioned word-of-mouth.
I've also thought about recruiting some kids from my church to sit in front of Albertsons or City Market to sell them.
I've come up with a very productive and efficient way of making the bags, I'm just waiting to get more shirts. Once I have enough, I'll be able to be more proactive in selling, but to start off with, I'm having to grasp at straws.
I know that if this is His will, then God will provide the means to sell the bags, but I have to do my part, too.
Right now I have about 7 T-bags, and 1 T-tote. I asking $5.00 each for the T-bags, or 3 for $10.00, and $8.00 for the T-totes, since a lot more work goes into them.
I can't open an Etsy store until I have a bank account, and I can't get a bank account without a business license, but I'm not ready to get a business license until I know this is going actually go somewhere, so I have to find other ways of marketing and selling the bags. Right now all I can do is use Facebook and good old fashioned word-of-mouth.
I've also thought about recruiting some kids from my church to sit in front of Albertsons or City Market to sell them.
I've come up with a very productive and efficient way of making the bags, I'm just waiting to get more shirts. Once I have enough, I'll be able to be more proactive in selling, but to start off with, I'm having to grasp at straws.
I know that if this is His will, then God will provide the means to sell the bags, but I have to do my part, too.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
day 1: mission success
Today was my first day of deliveries.
I've had some major struggles the last couple of weeks, and I had times of wondering if maybe I was biting off more than I can chew, but God is good and He has provided not just resources of materials and money, but in courage and strength.
I was very nervous walking up to the first house. I still hadn't fully decided what to say, but I just let God do the talking, and Laura made me realize that it doesn't matter how I feel or what I'm struggling with, because this was for her. She put me at ease with her smile and her love. After hugs, tears, thank you's and love you's, I looked at my husband and said, "This is why I needed to do this."
I delivered food to a total of 9 homes, giving each 3-4 food items, basically enough for a cohesive meal. I originally was going to give each home 2 food items, but Dominick thought maybe I should start smaller and get a feel for it, get my feet wet as it were.
After all of it, I have a renewed enthusiasm and motivation. This is Gods work, and man was He working today!! I am grateful for Him giving me the courage to follow through, and honored to allow Him to show Himself to others through me.
If you are reading this and are one of the people that received food today, Thank you. Thank you for your smiles and your love and your openness. You made my day, really.
I hope you saw a glimpse of God and His grace today, because I sure did!
I've had some major struggles the last couple of weeks, and I had times of wondering if maybe I was biting off more than I can chew, but God is good and He has provided not just resources of materials and money, but in courage and strength.
I was very nervous walking up to the first house. I still hadn't fully decided what to say, but I just let God do the talking, and Laura made me realize that it doesn't matter how I feel or what I'm struggling with, because this was for her. She put me at ease with her smile and her love. After hugs, tears, thank you's and love you's, I looked at my husband and said, "This is why I needed to do this."
I delivered food to a total of 9 homes, giving each 3-4 food items, basically enough for a cohesive meal. I originally was going to give each home 2 food items, but Dominick thought maybe I should start smaller and get a feel for it, get my feet wet as it were.
After all of it, I have a renewed enthusiasm and motivation. This is Gods work, and man was He working today!! I am grateful for Him giving me the courage to follow through, and honored to allow Him to show Himself to others through me.
If you are reading this and are one of the people that received food today, Thank you. Thank you for your smiles and your love and your openness. You made my day, really.
I hope you saw a glimpse of God and His grace today, because I sure did!
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