The Opening

11 1/2 Years ago a decision to open the store of our dreams was made and we have been having fun ever since. When planning a new business we had several meetings to discuss what we wanted to carry, when we wanted to be open, the amount of the initial investment, and lots of visiting between these important topics.
The husbands came to one of the later meetings and one thought we should have a very formal business plan with goals, business statements, contracts, etc. The list went on and on. We listened and realized a business agreement would be a good idea, but the rest seemed like a lot of work which is what we were trying to get away from. So our comment to our husbands was; this is "Just for Fun" . That is how our entire name came to be The Treasure Station, Just for Fun.
A frequently asked question is; How have you all remained such good friends? We have been best friends and co-workers in an Emergency Room for many years, so it is just a natural. The stress in the store is far less than the stress of being an Emergency Room Nurse. We discuss everything and always end up agreeing. Actually our tastes are pretty similar.
We started out with limited inventory (at the time we thought it was a lot) and now it is amazing how much we have grown and the size of our inventory now, Wow... and it just keeps growing.
If your dream is to open a store or start a store with friends, I say go for it and remember the most important thing is to remain friends.
Future postings will be talking about our lines, making decisions, funny happenings with customers, and easy approach to problem solving.
After 11 1/2 years it is still "Just for Fun".