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Several things...
1. The realization that I never will achieve perfect balance. I'll always be wobbling to one side or the other, and correcting. But as long as I am always correcting, I don't fall down.
2. Realizing I can only do one thing at a t…
I don't raise capital through investors. I operate on profits, and grow on profits. I find this economy is a good one for creative bootstrapping. Our business is growing, and if things keep up, we'll be posting a profit this year, our third year of…
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- At 5:10pm on July 14, 2008,
Patty Tolar said… - Hi,
It would be great to brainstorm some time. I am usually available during the day if you want to set up a time I can call you.
Patty
- At 12:31pm on July 11, 2008,
Grace Little said… - Great to see you here Laura!!
Grace Little
Gable Box Gifts
Profile Information
- What is your name?
- Laura Wheeler
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Firelight Business Enterprises, Inc.
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- There seemed to be a great need for high value, low cost web services for microbusinesses. I sort of fell into this, and stayed in this arena developing original strategies because of the need within the client base.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- Medicine Bow, Wyoming
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://www.firelightwebstudio.com
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- 10 years in business, just over a year since we incorporated.
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 1-5
- What is your annual revenue?
- I choose not to disclose
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- Comprehensive website services for small and very small businesses, provided by professionals who specialize in working with owner operators and other company personnel when in-house specialists are not available. Client then has a single point of contact for web design, ecommerce, high end site features, web copy writing, search engine optimization, and online marketing service or training.
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- Credit cards, personal savings
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- Our business is very different than the competition, but it SOUNDS the same on the surface. It has been very difficult conveying the difference in a way that people understand, due to the technicality of the differences.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- Perseverance is critical, and developing relationships before marketing to someone is vital.
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- Not narrowing down my specialty sooner.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Bringing my husband home to work with me. That has allowed me to refine my skills in a way that removes some of the distractions.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- webtech@firelightbusinessenterprises.com
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