Down to Business

Ashleigh Brilliant said, "Good ideas are common- what's uncommon is people who'll work hard enough to bring them about." I'm starting to realize the hard work it is going to take to get this business up and running. The idea part is easy. It came to me a few weeks ago as I was making Julian's food for the week. I love doing it. It gives me tremendous satisfaction to know exactly what he is eating. I figured, why can't I share this with everyone? Wouldn't all babies benefit from starting off with good, organic nutrition. Isn't it important to start their love of fresh fruits and vegetables from the start? I think so! I heard last night on the Biggest Loser (love that show) that 1 in 3 children are obese. Wow. So my passion remains, and I do have the drive to get this business off the ground.

I'm taking a food safety class required by the agricultural department the first week in December. I have to pass a test, which should be a piece of cake. I haven't met a test that could bring me down yet:) So once that is done, we have to navigate both the state and the city permits. I hear that it is not easy. Of course, each agency will charge us the appropriate fees to file our paper work, and they each have their own forms that need to be filled out. I am calling insurance companies to get quotes, contacting my accountant to get advice on incorporating, and thinking that I need to find a lawyer to help file all the forms. Again, wow. We now have our EIN number with the IRS, and started to file our name with the state. Am I missing something? I'm sure I am, but we press on because we believe in this product and how it could impact the lives of our children.