Lisa Lowell - Berry Country Crafts
I started my business, Berry Country Crafts, in 2003 in hopes of building an income that would allow me to, one day, be a stay at home mom. I began doing the craft show circuit and opened a website. I learned quickly that simply owning a website was not enough to generate income. It has taken a lot of trial and error, and a 
lot of studying and work to create a successful website. You not only have to learn what sells and what the public is looking for, but you have to learn how to get traffic to your website. It is not easy, and it takes a lot of research, time and the investing of some money too. I also had to teach myself web programing so I could have complete control of my website.
I started my business, Berry Country Crafts, in 2003 in hopes of building an income that would allow me to, one day, be a stay at home mom. I began doing the craft show circuit and opened a website. I learned quickly that simply owning a website was not enough to generate income. It has taken a lot of trial and error, and a lot of studying and work to create a successful website. You not only have to learn what sells and what the public is looking for, but you have to learn how to get traffic to your website. It is not easy, and it takes a lot of research, time and the investing of some money too. I also had to teach myself web programing so I could have complete control of my website.
Most importantly, I am now the mom of a 2 year old daughter, and my husband and I are expecting our second child in April. I am pleased to say that God has blessed me with enough 
income from my website that I do not have to work outside the home at all. This year, I did not even have to do any craft shows. My site is now ranked first on Google for country signs. I can be at home with my children, contribute to our household, and save for college for my children, all while watching them grow, at home with me. God is good. It has taken some time and has been a lot of work to build my businesses, but the rewards far outweigh the sacrifices.
