This summer has had many ups and downs, and I've hit both ends of the emotional spectrum! My business started to work on expansion in June, and with that came the issues of financing, working to make sure the model I'm working with has the accountant's seal of approval, working with the city to get permits and licenses, hiring staff, scheduling and (finally) renovations. Additionally, I needed to tend to my own client base.

At the end of each day, I have climbed into bed and hardly remember...