I did it! I am officially in business!
I filed my Articles of Incorporation with the Texas Secretary of State last week, and yesterday I got my papers back from them -
I'm in!
BALANSERA, INC.
“Balansera”
means “balance” in Swedish. (yes, mom, I know, I am more Finnish than I
am Swedish!! Sorry Dad, it's not Norwegian! Ha ha!)
Balance as defined by Merriam-Webster:
3(a) a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
5(b) equipoise between contrasting, opposing, or interacting elements
6(a) an aesthetically pleasing integration of elements
7(b) the ability to retain one's balance
9(a) mental and emotional steadiness
In
my mind, the things that I want to do - live with less, appreciate what
you have, get grounded and healed with essential oils and a natural
lifestyle are all things that promote a balanced life.
I
also wanted something that began with "BA" and I wanted something that
is generic - e.g. not tiny house related. I'll do a d/b/a for A Bed
Over My Head.
I also like that is is a feminine word, ending with "era."
So that's the scoop on the company name - such fun stuff!
And so what do I want my company to be and do? Here are my vision and mission statements:
My Vision Statement: (A descriptive picture of a desired
future state)
To
build and maintain a tiny house in an urban setting, and to open minds
by demonstrating that living with less can be freeing – both financially
and by allowing more time for personal development
and community involvement/contribution. To build a vibrant and social tiny living community in Dallas that will share the joy and enthusiasm of being happy with less.
To live by example.
My Mission
Statement: (The means of successfully achieving the vision.)
a. To
promote the tiny living lifestyle by
i. educating
the public about tiny living;
ii. breaking
down the misconceptions and negativity of
tiny living;
iii. facilitating people to
pare down possessions;
iv. reducing
the concept of the size of the space called home;
v. teaching people
how to obtain their own tiny house;
vi. partnering
local businesses with the tiny living concept;
vii. demonstrating
how to maintain the living tiny lifestyle; and
viii. building
a tiny house urban community.
ix. being
a local, tangible example of tiny living by
1. building
my own tiny house
2. living
in an urban setting
b. To
demonstrate that the tiny living style promotes
i. a
grounded, more balanced life
ii. freedom
from debt
iii. a
supportive network
iv. a more sustainable
lifestyle
v. more
time for personal development & community
I have lot to do, but today - let's celebrate and raise a glass to what lies ahead!!
