Tea Business Dreams

Who You Going To Call?

Dear Tea Family-

In life there are lots of challenges.  I have been facing a few myself in recent months and it has gotten me to think.  Who do you call when you need help?  Often times you call your friends or family perhaps even a professional counselor for insight and direction. Yet, in the tea business when you have a problem... who ya gonna call?

One of the huge holes in the tea industry has been education and support... until now.  In the next couple of months a new web based organization will be launched to support and educate tea professionals.  It will supply them with the latest information on trends, marketing, recipes and ideas but more than that it will offer friendship and coaching.  (keep your eyes peeled... more info soon!)

There has never ever been a better time to enter the tea industry than today. 

Why?

Because America LOVES tea and everyone is getting involved:

• Celestial Seasonings "Tea Dreams" Ice Cream
• Green Tea Nail Strengthener
• Psychology Today: Tea and Brain Health (in the Sept issue)

In addition new education and support will allow you to SUCCEED!

I am learning that when things are tough you need someone who has been there and done that.  I would love to be there for you as you launch into your new tea business. 

Make November your month to soar!

Lady Dawnya

My Newest Tea Business Article

Make Your Tea Dream Happen

by Lady Dawnya Sasse
www.StartATeaBusiness.com

Beginning a new business venture is exciting, scary, and comes with the occasional setback. How do you keep going when things feel frightening, overwhelming, or challenging? Here are some tips to keep you and your dream moving forward.

 

Focus on Your Purpose

Something drew you to the tea business. You likely have a love of tea combined with a desire to create a health-friendly business, a love of retail, a desire to educate others about tea...the possibilities are endless. Keep your original motivation at the forefront of your mind as you go about the more difficult aspects of your business. If needed, write it on a piece of paper and hang it in a place where you will regularly read it. This simple reminder can help keep your motivation strong.

 

Create Goals

There is nothing so rewarding as setting a goal for yourself and reaching it! Use goals to your advantage. Set short- and long-term goals consisting of both small and large objectives. Daily and weekly goals keep you focused on the immediate tasks (rather than becoming overwhelmed by everything you need to do) and keep you energized as you continually reach each goal. As you continue to meet your targets, you are closer and closer to creating your dream business. You also demonstrate to yourself that you are capable and that you can and will reach your bigger goals.

 

Just Do It

Procrastination or avoidance of the harder things about business can stall or severely limit your business. If you do the harder things first, you can then reward yourself with the easier and more enjoyable aspects of running a business later. This self-rewarding practice will help you develop the discipline needed to run a business but also lets you have the fun that keeps you going.

 

Invest in Motivational Material

A few perfectly worded tidbits of inspiration are sometimes all it takes to keep you going. Many books are available on motivation as well as numerous web sites and inspirational posters or wall hangings. Find the ones that work for you and keep them close for the times you need that extra bit of support.

 

Take Time for Yourself

Running a new business is hard. It takes time, energy, and mental focus. If you spend all your time on your business, you run the risk of running yourself too thin. Take time for yourself away from the business to recharge your batteries and prepare you for the tasks ahead.

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