New to blogging

I am new to blogging. For years, I never understood how people could post their "diary" online for all to read. I swore I would never do it. I never really kept a "diary" as a child because I was afraid that someone would find the darn thing and know everything I was thinking...which for me, was a pretty scary consequence.

So, why the change? I left my job, of 10 years, as a graphic designer/Art Director and moved to another state. My mom retired and followed 3 months later. We had a part time job with Silly Nilly Designs, our clothing company, that we worked on in the evenings and weekends. This is now our full time job. I do the design, marketing, and business side and my mom sews and designs. Through my research I am finding that most small businesses that are online use a blog in place of or with their Web site.

I still have tons of research to do on the pros and cons of blogging, but in the meantime, I will attempt to post my thoughts on the fears, joys, and adventures of starting and running a small business. Wish me luck!