It's unbelievable but this summer marks my fourth year as a swim teacher...my fourth year in Denver, that is! A simple Craigslist ad and a Weebly website launched my 'off-season' business, and here I am-- still teaching all of the families I started with (plus a few more).
My fortunate success in starting my own small business reminds me that it only takes a few customers to get things rolling. One of my goals that I keep throwing on the back burner time and time again is to support myself full time as a business owner. My main difficulty? Nailing down what it is I want to launch. One friend of mine recently started a business making specialized clothes geared towards yoga enthusiasts (arm warmers and leg warmers). I have made a beach dress for one of my swim lessons clients, so maybe that could be my niche... But I also make a sweet sorbet, so why not try out the summer food market circuit... Or maybe follow my mom's footsteps and start making custom curtains for Denver folks... the ideas are endless. Now to choose!
L&L
JJ
