Small Business Update :: 6 months

It has been 6 months since I've officially started my own business. I have high standards for myself and these past few months have been a roller coaster of emotions and experiences. Patience is definitely a virtue I need to work on. I went from working with a team of 17 other designers, to now only a team of just me. I love having the hands-on ability to control how and what I design. I am becoming more aware of the business aspect of my shop. Knowing what design works, sells, costing of materials, the value of my time spent in the studio, knowing the problems and trying to troubleshoot them...

{Indie Business 2.0}





I enrolled in the Indie Business 2.0 online workshop on indie businesses. So far it's been a great way to network with creatives like myself who would like to start their own business. With first hand experiences from Jill, Leigh-Ann, and Elsie, I am learning valuable lessons in running and maintaining a small business. I've been diligently taking notes and am excited to apply these lessons to my own personal business endeavor.

Here are a few Indie Business members and their links. Check them out and show them your support of all things creative and handmade!
 
{Kelli Trontell} Photograph
{Maria Mctighe}  Blog
{Lehua Ruble} Blog *heart on my sleeve*
{Moorea Seal} Shop
{Mandy Deitering} Shop
{Larisa Ayzoukian} Shop *ink and ivy*
{Catherine Realce} Blog *visualchemist*
{Nicole Underwood} Design Site




More to list! To be continued....