Direction? Check!

I mentioned part of this in the comments of the post below, but it deserves a little more space...

I can't believe how things are coming together this week! Literally, one thing after another is happening that's got me in a constant state of "wow!".

This morning a gentleman stopped by just before work to relieve me of some more garage stuff. I know he has a factory in the Strand, and happened to ask what he produces, as he was about to get into the car.

Well, he's in the organic baby-food business! They're launching officially soon, but already can't keep up with mere local orders. I told him I'm trying to find suppliers for my own organic range, and he gave me exactly the info I was looking for - the sole provider of organic grains and grain products in the country. Friggin' amazing...! I mentioned that I'm hoping to take my business online, and he wants to advertise/sell his products through that if I'm willing - which is a very, very good thing. You see, he's already well known. Sticking his products on my site will not only sell his stuff, but give exposure to mine too! Woah... Big things.

And then one of my colleagues stopped by, and I mentioned my woodworking stuff. Well, he's got everything under the sun, all the knowledge and experience - but lacks the imagination to create products. If someone gives him a plan and says "go", he can make it. Now, I have the imagination, but lack the knowledge/experience.... Perfect match! He loves wood as much as I do, and is willing to form a partnership to get my wood toys & products off the ground. Amazing!

Wood and food were the two directions I'd wanted to go to get myself sustainable by the end of the year. They're the two areas I love enough to make a lifestyle (not career) out of. A sis-in-law is keeping me in food orders (specifically mix-and-bake brownies), and my entrepreneurial brother wants to sell the wood toys in his shop. Getting the website up and functioning is the next big step - but this Could Actually Work...!!!

I'm blown away by everything that's happened this week. Someone Upstairs is sending me some very clear messages, giving me direction with honking big flashing road signs, and providing enough encouragement that I'll finally take the plunge and get out of my rut.

Amazing.

::update::
Forgot to mention - web design/maintenance on the side was another option being considered. Since Tuesday have had 3 requests for help with websites... another sign?

Trouble is, I don't feel I'm nearly good enough to charge for my web services. It's one of the areas where I feel frustratingly inadequate, but which I'd love to learn more about.