I just renewed my domain registration for Etailers Mall, and Mystical Beauty.

I can’t believe it’s been a year.

When I went to pay the invoices via paypal, I was pleasantly suprised that I only had to pay 44 cents out of pocket.

The rest of the money was already in my paypal account thanks to surveys that I have completed recently.

Although it isn’t a lot of money, I’m so greatful for everything I’ve learned as a result of starting the websites…and as a result of starting my White Lily Candles business.

Although I went into the business knowing full well that I was not a party person - I don’t go to parties, much less see myself doing them, I fully believed Tamra when she told me that I could make a living doing this completely online.

I’ve always been a little too wary of things that can’t hurt me, and not wary enough of things that can.

Thinking back, I’m still not sure if I would change a thing…

I’ve learned so much as a result of White Lily - not from the company, but from myself.

I figured out how to make not one but 4 websites…from scratch - because I needed a place to sell my candles.

I found some great resources for learning how to market items, and how to start your own business or increase your income online, and I decided that I wanted to share that information with others, so I started the Free and Low Cost Business Resources Blog, to help others, like me, who were on a budget.

Because of White Lily Candles I decided to learn more about making candles, and bath and body products.

As a result of that I joined a lot of soap and candle making yahoo groups - and realized that there are so many people out there who make fabulous bath and body products, and candles, but don’t have the money or the presence that large companies have to advertise and get the word out about their business…so it’s harder for them to find customers.

As a result of that I created Etailers Mall, to help small business owners, and people who liked shopping at small businesses, where they can get personalized attention, and products handmade to their specifications, together.

Can you imagine asking Yankee Candles if they could change the color of one of their candles so it would match your decor? You can’t do it.

But with most etailers, you can.

Since I wanted Etailers Mall to be 100% opt in by the etailers - that way we make sure that all of the etailers are actively looking for customers, and are able to take care of the new customers we send their way - I created Sarah’s Suprises, a blog where I can showcase the cool etailers and products that I find, that aren’t listed on Etailers Mall.

I’ve learned so much in the past year - I’ve also figured out how to make money online, and although I haven’t made a lot, I have made enough to cover the cost of the hosting for my websites and then some - and that’s all I had planned to do.

I’ve also realized that it takes time to make money online.

I was so disappointed when I signed up as an affiliate for VMC Satellite and didn’t make any money immediately.

But this year alone we’ve sold 2 satellites (and had a dozen more returned), and made $100. I honestly have no idea where the orders are coming from, since I haven’t actively advertised it anywhere other than on my sites.

But I’ve got two orders pending! And I’m crossing my fingers that they will go through.

The site does allow you to create tracking ID’s now - it didn’t when I first signed up though - I just looked again, and it also has information in Spanish!

VMC Satellite also has several resources to help you get started as an affiliate, and to give you ideas on how and where to market the products.

I haven’t exactly done everything they’ve advised, even when I realize that it’s a valid and reasonable thing to do, so if I haven’t made more money, that’s my fault.

I’ve also found several other methods that have money slowly, slowly trickling in, so hopefully if and when I need a little extra money, I’ll have it.

I know this isn’t a great ending, but it looks like it’s time to go.

I’ve got to finish getting everything ready for the movers to come.

It’s the ending of an era, but I’m ready to start a new life.