September 2009 will mark the one year anniversary of my business! Since they say 50% of businesses do not survive their first year I view this as a major accomplishment.

As the 1yr mark approaches I am finding myself reflecting on how my business has evolved.

When I began I only knew that I loved designing websites. Coming from a corporate past where your job description is fairly specific, I soon learned that I was in for a shock. I had no experience or vision in the areas of marketing, bookkeeping, business plans, networking or any of the other hat required by small business owners. I simply wanted to design websites.

Yet as the year progress I learned. Now, as I look to the future, I do have a vision for marketing, bookkeeping, business plans and networking along with designing websites. I can see how I want to grow my business. None of this would have been possible without the relationship I developed with my business coach and networking group.

Having your own business is a lot of work. It comes with ups and downs and lots of uncertainty. But if you work with others, believe in yourself & continue to learn you will succeed.

I wish a happy 1st birthday to my business and all the other turning one this year!