From: "Debbie" <dsg@henge.com>
To: "Balloon Professionals" <balloondeco@balloonhq.com>
Subject:  possible closing
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 22:10:38 -0600




Lorrie,

I know exactly where you are coming from!   I started my business from home
then --- moved to a store front.  After a year and a half  I moved again ---
to what I thought was a BETTER store front.  I closed my store last August
and moved back home again.  I am like you and feel that this is more of a
hobby than a business.

Now, I am doing child care  and another home-based job so I can help with
the bills and bring in some $$!   I got a job outside the home and the
balloon business got busy!  Go figure! ! !  Gosh you never know!  Sometimes
I wish God would just put up a billboard for me but I guess we would not
learn and grow if He did that, huh!

Anyway, the costs are definately LESS at home.  I am glad I did not have to
pay heat this past winter on the store!!!  I have kept some of my good
customers and still do some commercial jobs on the week-ends.  It is working
for me.  You will have to decide what to do that is best for you.  I am
satisfied with my situation now.  Plus --- I can be home with my daughter
which is great!  Take care.  Keep me posted on what you decide to do!  Good
Luck!

Debbie in Colorado
Balloons  2 U