Follow your dreams

Author - Louisa Dwyer

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Follow your dreams

I have recently had to make the very difficult decision to close down Kit & Caboodle Boutique in Lydney, due to incurring debts to level that were becoming uncomfortable. During a discussion last week a friend said "Kit & Caboodle  had been a failure". I was shocked by this statement as I didn't feel that way at all. 

On so many levels both professionally and personally Kit & Caboodle (K & C) had worked for me. I had learnt many, many valuable lessons, developed new skills, identified my strengths and weaknesses and have met so many new friends and acquaintances, who otherwise wouldn't have come into my life. I have regained my confidence and self esteem after what had been a very difficult period in my life.

Most importantly opening K & C has made me realise that I want to run my own business and I have so much more knowledge now about what works and what doesn't work. So I have brushed myself off and am in the process of building another new enterprise 'Louisa's Funky Vintage & Craft Fairs'.

I would say to anyone thinking of opening a new business go for it. After all what is there in life if you don't follow your dreams?