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* Leaning On My Dad Jake

Having this business I've learned to accept help when it's offered to me. It's time I mention my Dad and the help he is giving me with Ruby Mae. He calls me "Darlin" and still uses words like  "britches". His name is Roger but he's known as Jake. He's the strong, quiet type who is an analytical thinker & .

* RMJ Home Shows

It's easy to host a Ruby Mae Jewelry home show. My sister Jen held one yesterday and it went well. I really love these small,  intimate parties.It's an open house for a couple of hours and I'm always amazed at what people bring from home and what they create from my items. Jen's  lovely mom in law Nancy chose .

* Unexpected Gifts

Creating a website and working events has given me unexpected gifts. My website designer, Rocky Reasoner, is incredibly patient and very forward thinking. I like that. I need that. Having never worked on a wesite before I had no way of knowing all the details that would become important to me. I took it slow and kept asking more .

* A Jammin Festival

This was my second festival and I was pleased with the turnout, live music and the people I met. Note to self,arrive earlier, set up earlier and then meet all the other artists before it opens. Once it opens, its hard to leave the booth because of steady stream of customers. I always bring a lunch and drinks & .

* My Wing Women

How do I describe my wing women? Well they are the ones lifting me up, giving me  feedback and opinions and advice and have been there for me in many ways. Amanda & Jen, Jeni, Michelle, Robin,Gigi, Ari, Kay,Shauna, Vickie & Cathi. Sometimes the truth hurts. I always try & listen to their feedback. They are usually right. I’ve had to thicken my skin. The first .

* RMJ Timeline

I’ve learned starting a small business is a series of steps. Here is my timeline March 26, 2011 I spot 4 hole button bracelets at a street fair. I’m not interested in the plastic buttons but I like the concept of it March 29th I get my hair cut by Gigi and go to my favorite vintage store, Cheap .
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