Yes, about a year and a half ago I concluded that I needed to have more than one cash-flow. There were several major reasons that played into my thought process, but the main reason was definitely the need to replace my high-paying corporate position. While the loss of the comfortable paycheck was a shock to our family budget, we had anticipated it and had planned accordingly. Many families were not so lucky and we felt truly fortunate.

Once the shock of not having the steady income finally subsided, it was time to take action to renew my cash-stream. Given my age and propensity for taking on the most challenging of projects, I decided I not only needed one cash-stream, but also a second "easier" business that would carry me into my “golden” years. (I personally believe that these are my golden years and live each day as such, but, none-the-less, decided I’d rather be safe than sorry and to plan accordingly.)

I believe that I’ll be working many years into the future and have never bought into a “retirement” solution for myself …mostly due to my inquisitive nature and excessive energy level.  While I’m not counting on true “retirement”, my plan is to gear back to running only ONE business in my golden years. (Why I thought that running two businesses wouldn't require truly TWICE the work is quite beyond me and I'm still questioning my sanity about that thought process!)

While I envision that my administrative service c3-Indy business will continue to grow and prosper, I don’t always anticipate being able to stay current with the latest technology and media tools on a daily (almost hourly at today’s technology evolution rate) basis as I do currently. I anticipate that, while I will still own the business, I will eventually hire a different day-to-day manager or business partner to take care of the details…allowing me even more time for my secondary "less demanding" direct-sale business, Accessory Queen. 

So, if you are thinking of multiple cashflows, don't let anyone tell you that running a second business isn't truly twice the work.  Each business definitely requires focus, individual attention, careful decision making, strategic marketing/branding and, of course, sales!  While I’m finding that while running both businesses is very demanding, it is also very fulfilling.  I think that I might actually franchise both of the businesses in due time (oops...my husband is giving me "the look")…so I think I'd better do first things first and let the future unfold as it may.