Mrs.Clooney said:
I feel trapped at the mo. My hubby has put me between a rock and a hard place. We both want me to succeed and he has totally financed my business and naturally wants to see a return on his investment, but I also feel I need to be flexible with my clients at the mo as I don't have many and my speed is not up to scratch so some of them can only come on Saturdays or evenings. Hubby is saying NO to this. He is a doctor and can work late but he doesn't want to take responsibility for feeding and getting kids to bed. I know he loaths it. I have a NEW client booked for this afternoon and when I enthusiastically told him, his response was, "Oh, I suppose I have to do your babysitting for you!" (He is on leave) and this baby he is talking about is OURS! I could have socked him and told him so! Geek advice that doesn't involve husband lynching needed please although it's tempting.
MEN eh????? Mars and Venus springs to mind.
I really feel for you as my Ex-hubby was very similiar, he let me train as a Holistic Therapist, brought me a couch, was a willing volunteer for my practice - but when it came to clientele and a business, it was no weekends or evenings (unless he was away) and no men. Dinner had to be on the table when he got home (and i never knew when to expect him??), and it was also my responsibility to put the kids to bed. With all this, I passed my course but my business never started let alone take-off. A whole years training wasted. Then he left me for my best friend!! :smack:
Anyway, just an idea that used to work with my ex.... everytime I wanted to venture into something, he would only listen if I drew up a business plan. I thought that if your hubby is similar in attitude, you could draw up a basic business plan to include week-days only, and another one to include the odd weekend and evening. Obviously the return involved with working evenings and weekends could be as much as 75% more profit.
Perhaps we could arrange a poll/vote on here as to nail techs business % 's and times etc - I'd be quite interested to know some figures, as it may help we work out hours myself. Does any1 know how to request a poll - is it possible?
So I am learning to do nails now (just got my cert from college yesterday), and I totally love it. Now doing Essential Nails course in acrylics and plan to do loads more.
Oh, and my new partner of 5 years is totally supporting of my nails, kids etc, and we're getting married next year in Hawaii - just decided, can't wait!!!!
Hope it all works out for you.