- Louise has 2 children
- Runs Balloons by Design
- Based in Ramsbottom, a pretty little town not too far from Manchester
Continuing my celebration of Mums in Business, and to coincide with Mother’s Day which is coming up this weekend, here’s another blog about a fab lady I know who has her own business “Balloons by Design”. I’ve known her for around a year now, and if you check out her social media pages and website you’ll see how talented she is! Her balloon designs are awesome!
Here’s why she has her own business in her own words...
“Dream a little dream…. that’s all I did for years. I worked for a lovely company, had a regular wage going into my bank and was secure in the knowledge that my job was secure. The loves of my life were 8 and 4 … I can’t quite believe that when I think back now. They are only 11 and 8 now but gosh it seems a lifetime ago.
Why did I want to change it all? What made me think I could make a go of a dream and build a business?
Why is easy… I wanted something for me. A passion, and “I did that!” So I went on numerous courses and learnt the art of balloon decorating and thus, my 3rd baby was born… Balloons by Design.
Why did I think I could do it…? I didn’t. I still wobble. I still have sleepless nights wondering if I’ve ordered the right stock, if I have enough money coming in to pay for it all, if my designs are good enough… etc etc. but the enjoyment I get everyday in the knowledge that I am doing something I love and the satisfaction when I have helped somebody’s special occasion look beautiful… it’s a wonderful feeling.
They say do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Is it easy? Is it flips! Is it lonely sometimes? Yes. Do I feel like I am letting my family down sometimes? Absolutely, but I’ve learnt over the past couple of years not to beat myself up and to try to maintain a balancing act. I can’t always be there, but what mum can?
We all try to be the SuperMum we think our kids want us to be but in reality they just need love, care, some attention and bedtime stories… just like your own business (apart from the bedtime stories bit).
Louise x