the hundred dollar business

So, I was looking at my Google Analytics for thecozyhomespa.com…. and saw that these three keyword phrases sent 3 referrals to the site today:
1. “cinnamon bar soap”
If you type this phrase into Google, my site comes up as 13 on the first page:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=cinnamon+bar+soap
2. “oatmeal cinnamon soap”
Also, #3 on this phrase:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=oatmeal+cinnamon+soap
3. “brown sugar scrub”
And #19 here:
http://www.google.com/search?q=brown+sugar+scrub&hl=en&start=10&sa=N
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So, tomorrow night I’ll be setting up a booth at a local fair for The Cozy Home Spa, which I’ll be at for 3 days this weekend.
Kind of reminds me of December’s kiosk experience, except, without having a 30-day commitment to live in the mall.
It’s funny because there’s a […]

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Today was a long day…! Spent a lot of time getting things ready for the fair this week.
The main things I did today were:
Product Development

Working on the recipes for products, including:

Chocolate facial
Oatmeal honey facial
Pineapple facial
Lemon honey lip balm
Cocoa lip balm
Almond lotion
Cinnamon-vanilla sugar scrub
Lemon sugar scrub
Rice pudding bath salts & sugars
Oatmeal milk […]

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So, I just shipped the first online order for The Cozy Home Spa (thanks, Mark!)
While I was getting the order ready, I had that feeling… the jumping off the cliff feeling. Or rather, how you feel right before you jump off the cliff.
A bit of apprehension, some what ifs, […]

Quick update on things I did today:

Registered business with the state.
Got business license from the city.
Called state tax commission for sales license info.
Began work on a business plan.
Researched market statistics & trends for the spa industry (will point out some positive info later)
Set up a checking account & etc.
Purchased bulk paper (there’s a great […]