Something's in the batter

It looks as though my dream for my own cake shop is thismuchcloser to being a reality!

I mentioned once before that an old colleague had some cash to invest. It looks as though he is not the only one. He would like me to make a few calls to get my business plan in order, set a date where all possible investors can meet at my house and see if I can't sell them on the idea of investing in my shop.

This is such a rough economy but I think I might be able to get a few people on board. All it takes is a few people. I'm so close! If I can get all the planets to align then I might be in this business by summer. Hmm.

Fears: I have two more huge bills besides my student loan debts. My car loan and one credit card with $1,500 bucks on it. If I can manage to stave off a business until 2011 then I can pay off both of those bills, try to regain some credit and start clean.

Now I have to figure out what to order and why/how. Over the years I've flipped through How to Open a Financially Successful Bakery but I've never finished the book. I zone out. Maybe now is the right time to read up. There are so many books to read and I would love a chance to meet some people who've done this but I am not so certain that I am ready.

Guess there's only one way to find out!