One of the issues I happen to be struggling with these days seems to create a cycle of decisions that winds me back in the same place. I’m considering some drastic moves for the simple fact that it might simplify my life. I’m old enough to want simplicity.
Lately I’ve been spending a great deal of my time beating the bushes investigating affiliate opportunities, adding back RON ads to my archives for about 1.00 eCPM (bleh), and applying for specific corporate grants from big companies for my niche for some “wish-projects”.
The financial needs of the site require a stream of revenue. Its that simple.
But as I assess the needs of the business, I am discovering the things I probably should consider doing without at this time.
I currently have offices (and all the utilities and expenses that go with a lease) in a commercial building. A few years ago I moved the office and merchandise warehouse out of my house and into another building. I felt nudged to find a more secure location for my personal protection in my home. And I felt nudged to secure the merchandise in other digs besides my home. I thought it best to separate the two.
And yet now I find I spend way too much time, guaranteeing the revenue required for the added expense.
Is bigger better? I’m not so sure.
I do what I do because I love the topic of my site. I gave up my 8-5 job to do what I do because I wanted out of the hub-bub of a day to day job, tied to a schedule. And now, I’m back in the cycle, working to maintain that which I do not love: an office.
So now to consider how to reconfigure the house square footage in a way that would keep merchandise in a warehouse setting (perhaps a section of the garage) while I go back to officing with a dog on my lap.
Simplify. Simply simplify. Sounds simple.
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legallyrich Says:
on August 22nd, 2007 at 8:07 am
The daily hub bub of life can be so annoying at times. I am so glad to not be involved in it
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Nathan Says:
on June 29th, 2007 at 4:26 am
Thanks. It’s a good reminder as some of us strive to get where you are that we need to keep our eyes on what is really important.