04/09/2024
As we are now going into the Autumn, I thought this would be a good time to share a bit about me.
I have enjoyed living close to my parents and being surrounded by very good friends n Mid Wales. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with those close to me, this can be anything from a walk and talk to a weekend away, enjoying good food and the theatre or a comedy gig.
Back to how I became a business owner. I accidentally became a business owner in 2017 after being made redundant in 2016. Being made redundant gave me a great opportunity to work in the Travel Industry as a Travel Consultant. Being part of a franchise was a great way to start out as a new business owner and learning all about networking.
I’m sure you won’t be surprised that my focus changed in 2020, it was time to start a new business. Originally due to my extensive admin background being a Virtual Assistant became the logical option and as I moved forward with meeting after meeting online, I found a service I really enjoyed, as a Zoom Producer, supporting Business Trainers with their online workshops, leaving them to do what they do best.
You may have noticed from my posts that I am passionate about networking and connecting people. I have found it very easy to shout about my networking groups as that is a way to help others gain new connections as either clients or collaborations.
This did change last year, like most I am sure I could do better with my social media presence.
2023 through another unforeseen change for me, having to leave my rental property, when I decided to make a major shift and take my business on the road and become a digital nomad.
While making the transition I spoke to many about the best way to do this and at the start of 2024 I became a House and Pet Sitter, alongside ETA Girl Friday. I am pleased to say this has been a success, just two days after I moved out, I was at my first Pet Sit. The plan is to travel around the UK doing this and taking the opportunity to meet as many people as possible in person, that I have met online over the last few years. If you would like to see where I am and the pets every week, you can look at my Facebook Business Page – Kristie Sitters.
Pet Sitting has been great, I didn't realise how much I had missed having pets.
Do you know any business trainers facilitating workshops online? I would love to speak with them and see if we can work together. Here is the link to book - https://zcal.co/kristienorris/virtualcoffee
It would be great to hear how or why you started your first business? Please share in the comments.
