Week #4

This week was exciting as I had the chance to successfully fund my business for the $100.00 challenge. In weeks prior, I had been in contact with my family members bouncing off ideas and getting their feedback. Being that the members of my family are my biggest supporters, I decided to include them in the funding for my business. I had each family member donate 2 dollars for the startup costs of the business. Ten members of my direct and extended family donated money to get me to the $20 dollars I needed to start the business. My husband gave me great advice for starting the business. He encouraged me to leave a thank you note and piece of candy with each pillowcase I make.I think this is great advice to get the repeat customers and build a sense of friendship between me and my customers.
My favorite activity for this week was reading the talk given by Elder Wirthlin. I think that budgeting is such an up and down thing for me that I really needed to read this talk. The blessings that come from paying your tithing despite being on a tight budget are countless. My husband and I have received so many blessings by following this principle.