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| The ups and downs of our planned new life to NZ, warts and all! |
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| I mentioned in passing a couple of times that I had a business idea. Steve has been all over it. I shall announce now that my idea was...to create a Nanny agency! HAHA! No surprise really considering all of our experiences. It came about because this one agency here, have been really scatty. Not returning calls, not keeping on top of things. I've been telling her to rewrite her ad, etc. I mumbled to Steve a couple of weeks back, I could do a better job. And so, that ramble turned into a concept. As my last Nanny just disappeared down the back of the sofa, I've been running adverts and I've been absolutely amazed by the response! I've got a day of interviews tomorrow with some great candidates - so really it became a case of now or never with the company. I went off to meet the director of the Chamber of Commerce with my business plan and he was very encouraging about my ideas. I'm viewing this as a hobby on the side. I don't want to invest loads, and potentially lose loads! Its something that I'm quite passionate about, and feel able to prioritise the needs of families, unlike other companies that are quite complacent. I met a guy from a graphic design firm and they started the branding. But then Steve went to register my company online and we discovered that name already existed in Christchurch! Whoops! We sure are learning as we go! So we've reserved another name and Steve has already sorted out the IRD number and we've incorporated it, its a Limited company. Yesterday, I telephoned the local press, and I've been slogging away with other business promotion things to get my name out there. I must say, its all gone a bit nuts! Its happened very quickly. Steve has been very positive and tells me over and over that I can do this, he doesn't doubt by capacity at all. I'm honestly not so sure. My studies are, and will continue to be my priority. But as I've got these great nannies 'on my books' it would seem silly not to pass them on to families. I know - its like a windstorm over here! There is always something going on! I guess its something that will definitely help pass the time here! | ||
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| Well good on you! I know that you will make it a great success, and as someone who sort of does something similar, I know that you will be amazed at how quickly small acorns like this can grow. Bagsy your ChCh franchise! Good luck to you :-) | |||
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| ... Just wondering when you pause for breath?! Best of luck with the new venture, but don't take on more than you can handle, you'll make yourself poorly. | |||
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| A major undertaking there, LT, but you can do it, I'm sure. Can only imagine all the setup procedures that need to be in place before you start sending out nannies for interviews, i.e. police checks, reference checks, insurance costs, etc. I ran my own catering firm for several years and it was a very time consuming endeavor. While very profitable, it dug to deeply into my family and personal life and I let it go. Good luck to you. | |||
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| Well done you, I suspect that the agency might take up more of your time than you might think.
Its funny how life plays out sometimes and ideas turn to reality. Good Luck and I'm sure there are going to be plently of Blog entries on this one. | |||
| Posted by Cassie 10000 | |||
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| What happened to my post ?
Your comments editing is obviously much more rapid and selective than your blog entries. You invited people to comment ........ you must only want the ones that appluad you and not the ones that ask any legitimate questions. | |||
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| Then I reconsidered and decided to delete both because I figured you spent most of your time making little comments without real strength of convictions, as most people with negative things to say message me personally. In answer to your two comments; 1, the previous nannies I've had have come through agencies - which is why I felt I could do a better job. The fantastic array of people I've met since have come through my own advertising. 2, not really understanding your point about making my children a priority, but I will indulge your statement, as I did with the editing comments, the company is a 'hobby' venture, working from home, thus I will be around my children daily. Should you wish to have a further conversation regarding my decisions and choices, I'm more than happy to continue this conversation through the personal message option. Of course, if you really don't like the way I write, or what I do, its quite simple - don't read the blog! | |||
| Posted by Littletoe | |||
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| I am sure you will be a great sucess!
Everything is good here in lovely Marlborough, got another bun in the oven! Might need a nanny soon! Take care Cathafire (AKA Beachcombers) | |||
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