{"id":811,"date":"2012-03-04T23:28:35","date_gmt":"2012-03-05T04:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holdenbeach.me\/?p=811"},"modified":"2018-10-10T17:29:17","modified_gmt":"2018-10-10T21:29:17","slug":"business-the-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holdenbeach.me\/business-the-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Business & The Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

Business & The Beach<\/strong>
\nBy Casey E. Reeves<\/p>\n

Throughout the past two weeks, I have experienced one of the most AMAZING displays of community support I have ever known! At the risk of sounding melodramatic, my future career is currently being shaped by the kindness of local business owners and friends alike.<\/p>\n

I ask you, in advance, to forgive the ambiguity of the following piece of writing. This is a factual example of the wonderful character and camaraderie of Holden Beach\/Brunswick County residents, guaranteed by Yours Truly, the grateful recipient of such positive actions! However, to avoid this article becoming a shameless, self-promoting \u201cplug\u201d for my personal business venture\u2026I\u2019m going to skip over any identifying details.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably scratching your head, wondering where the heck I\u2019m going with all of this\u2026so I\u2019ll get to the point. Professionally speaking, I am NOT one to go out on a limb and start my own business\u2026. especially in a recession! I am not an investor, I am terrified of debt, and I have never bought a lottery ticket. Nope, not even one! Sometimes I think I can actually hear my bank account cry out in pain when I swipe my ATM card at the gas pump!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m known in my circle of friends as the \u201cconservative one\u201d\u2026the one always playing it safe, planning ahead, and opting for the road MOST traveled. So last week when my after-hours-crafting-addiction caught the interest of a potential buyer, I thought it was definitely a fluke. Don\u2019t get me wrong\u2026I was excited, intrigued, and flattered. Who knew someone would actually want to purchase something I was making just for fun?!<\/p>\n

As it turns out, LOTS of people were interested! One order turned into two…then four\u2026then ten! Pretty soon I was spinning like a top, trying to figure out how to juggle my regular job\/life\/responsibilities plus successfully structure and market a new business\u2026did I mention I know absolutely NOTHING about the business world?. Nothing. Seriously.<\/p>\n

[Cue \u201csupportive local residents\u201d here.]<\/p>\n

This is the part of the story where the community rallies in a way I can only hope to convey in words. Never have I experienced such an influx of sincere generosity. One of the most popular coffee houses in our area immediately offered to sell my product, stating, \u201cHow much they love to see a small business grow!\u201d Others have selflessly offered their time to help create my first website and offer tips on how to save money & successfully market my product. Vendors that would undoubtedly view me as \u201cthe competition\u201d in a big city atmosphere have, instead, taken me under their wing and provided guidance.<\/p>\n

Case in point\u2026the area I call home (and the phenomenal residents that live here) are beyond compare.<\/p>\n

In these uncertain economic times, it\u2019s a refreshing feeling to know that if you\u2019re brave enough to risk walking out on a limb\u2026you will be supported by many willing to help you \u201ckeep your balance\u201d.<\/p>\n

Casey E. Reeves<\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: While Casey doesn’t want to promote her business here, WE DO! \u00a0Find out more:\u00a0Poppinz Cake Pops<\/a><\/p>\n

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