A few months ago, I wrote about my desire to micro-invest in businesses starting on the 30th anniversary of my first open heart surgery. Well, I ended up having a pacemaker implanted on November 10th (yes I'm 32 and a cyborg lol) so that didn't go as planned on November 8th. Instead, I decided to invest in me this month. Although, I did give to a couple of small businesses in October :).
I thought long and hard about my next venture. I've worked in education (former special education teacher), nonprofit (people with disabilities), volunteered with veteran service organizations and helped startups. I decided that it was time to start my own for-profit social enterprise. The thinking didn't start in November. It started last year on a visit to Michigan, my home state. I was devastated to see empty storefronts. Later, Borders, my favorite local bookstore (I grew up in Ann Arbor), closed. I wanted to do something, but couldn't decide what or how. In November, after the pacemaker implant, I decided to go for it.
I asked a web developer for help, asked a friend for more help and while recuperating, did market research. I had to learn how to incorporate in Michigan while living in California. I engaged a great Michigan-based writer to help with articles that I'd need written. In January, my new venture will debut. Wish me luck!
I'm not giving up on my promise for micro-philanthropy. I'll still give and document my $30/month. Now I'm going to spread what I'm doing even further.
