lesson three

That is my face every time I read a message from one of you people being mean and constantly mentioning my absence in the blogmosphere (Ricky!). Scary, aren't I? Yeah! You better back off! For those of you whom have noticed my absence but have said nothing, I truly appreciate it. I did receive a lovely message from Darlene in query of my missingness (which I just remembered is still in my "need to respond" mail folder - sorry!).

I am sorry that I have been MIA, again, dear blogdom. I have no real excuse, other than having an extremely busy schedule. I can't seem to find time to figure out how to balance my hectic week, let along try and squeeze in a little post here and there. I have missed you, but just because I'm not posting does not mean that I am not checking in on all y'all.

For those of you who wanted to know the remaining 3 lessons I have learned, thus far, in my business venture... I decided I will drag them out over the next few posts. Lesson three is simple: do not tell anyone there will be no further charges, as long as any future changes are minor. I have a contract that more clearly defines how charges will be assessed, but early in my business I made this mistake and it has bit me in the butt more times than I can mention - and that's just one client. No worries, my friends, she realized on her own that asking me to do TWO redesigns, after approving a design, must not be minor changes. I am happy to make said changes, but am NOT happy to not be compensated for those hours. The whole thing worked itself out, but not without me feeling a ton of resentment and irritation before that. Part two of lesson three is: speak up for yourself and your business.

Now, I'm off to clean the house before my hubby comes home. Smooches!