Comments on: 3…2…1… http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/ A design blog about living a stylish life and transforming the so-so. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:53:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Chelsea http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-7469 Chelsea Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:32:52 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-7469 Hi Nicole, I'm so inspired by your work. Your blog is fantastic...so inspirational! I am a graphic designer from Seattle with my own shop and I too, along with the other hoards have some business questions. Mine specifically circulate around production.... Do you print in house? Do you partner with an external print house? Who does your assembly...is that outsourced? How do you choose your price point for individual pieces? I am growing my invitation and stationery business and currently use Gocco as my printer of choice. I'm finding however that some brides/clients do not like the imperfections of Gocco printing (ie the beautiful handmade quality!) so I'm looking to purchase a printer that I can produce pieces with...I'd love some advice there! How did you make the leap from small shop to arriving at the National Stationery Show? Did you just jump in head first? That is what I'm thinking and hope to be there in a year or two. I so appreciate your advice and guidance! Hi Nicole,
I’m so inspired by your work. Your blog is fantastic…so inspirational! I am a graphic designer from Seattle with my own shop and I too, along with the other hoards have some business questions. Mine specifically circulate around production….
Do you print in house?
Do you partner with an external print house?
Who does your assembly…is that outsourced?
How do you choose your price point for individual pieces?
I am growing my invitation and stationery business and currently use Gocco as my printer of choice. I’m finding however that some brides/clients do not like the imperfections of Gocco printing (ie the beautiful handmade quality!) so I’m looking to purchase a printer that I can produce pieces with…I’d love some advice there!
How did you make the leap from small shop to arriving at the National Stationery Show? Did you just jump in head first? That is what I’m thinking and hope to be there in a year or two.
I so appreciate your advice and guidance!

]]> By: Nicole http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-7172 Nicole Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:27:39 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-7172 Haha, I just sent you an e-mail about business before reading this. I didn't realize I was just "one of many"--I'll look forward to seeing if you blog about some of the business-y topics. Some of the things I get most confused about are the financial planning, tax implications, etc. Although a lot of other things have been on my mind lately--like establishing a strong brand identity, finding the right target markets, etc. There's so much out there on the internet these days--it gets confusing to know who is really looking to help you and who is just trying to make a buck. Well, I'm going on and on, but I'll keep reading. :-) Haha, I just sent you an e-mail about business before reading this. I didn’t realize I was just “one of many”–I’ll look forward to seeing if you blog about some of the business-y topics. Some of the things I get most confused about are the financial planning, tax implications, etc. Although a lot of other things have been on my mind lately–like establishing a strong brand identity, finding the right target markets, etc. There’s so much out there on the internet these days–it gets confusing to know who is really looking to help you and who is just trying to make a buck. Well, I’m going on and on, but I’ll keep reading. :-)

]]> By: Kyle http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6788 Kyle Sun, 18 May 2008 05:17:54 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-6788 I would like to know if starting up an online business like yours requires a lot of capital...and also I am wondering if you have any plans for ever having an actual retail space. I would like to know if starting up an online business like yours requires a lot of capital…and also I am wondering if you have any plans for ever having an actual retail space.

]]> By: Raining Daisies http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6784 Raining Daisies Sat, 17 May 2008 12:24:09 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-6784 How great for you! Good Luck! I am so jealous! How great for you!
Good Luck!
I am so jealous!

]]> By: Christen http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6782 Christen Fri, 16 May 2008 21:56:52 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-6782 As a small business owner, working from your home/studio, what is a day in your life like? As a small business owner, working from your home/studio, what is a day in your life like?

]]> By: Jolene http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6781 Jolene Fri, 16 May 2008 20:35:09 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-6781 Good luck at your show! I am eagerly anticipating some business questions! -I'd really love to know how you decided what route to take. (I have all sorts of ideas but don't know how to put them into a profitable business) -I agree that I'd love to know the best and worst part of starting a business. -Are you profitable? If so, how long did it take you to get to that point? Thanks...can't wait to hear about the show! Good luck at your show!

I am eagerly anticipating some business questions!

-I’d really love to know how you decided what route to take. (I have all sorts of ideas but don’t know how to put them into a profitable business)

-I agree that I’d love to know the best and worst part of starting a business.

-Are you profitable? If so, how long did it take you to get to that point?

Thanks…can’t wait to hear about the show!

]]> By: Diana @ Please Sir http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6780 Diana @ Please Sir Fri, 16 May 2008 20:31:37 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-6780 Sounds wonderful - good luck! Sounds wonderful – good luck!

]]> By: Brianna http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6778 Brianna Fri, 16 May 2008 19:20:34 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-6778 whoops, hit submit too soon... I am most interested to know about: 1) Your production process...i.e. How do you go about finding a company to produce your materials for both your products as well as your beautiful packaging? 2) What design programs do you use and why? 3) What would you say is a reasonable investment of dollars up front to get a small business started such as yours? Thank you and I wish you much success at NSS! whoops, hit submit too soon…

I am most interested to know about:
1) Your production process…i.e. How do you go about finding a company to produce your materials for both your products as well as your beautiful packaging?
2) What design programs do you use and why?
3) What would you say is a reasonable investment of dollars up front to get a small business started such as yours?

Thank you and I wish you much success at NSS!

]]> By: Brianna http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6777 Brianna Fri, 16 May 2008 19:13:30 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-6777 Hi Nicole! I have been a fan of your work and an avid reader of your blog for a while now! I too, am an aspiring entrepreneur and look forward to some shop talk. I am most interested to know... Hi Nicole! I have been a fan of your work and an avid reader of your blog for a while now! I too, am an aspiring entrepreneur and look forward to some shop talk. I am most interested to know…

]]> By: patricia http://makingitlovely.com/2008/05/15/3-2-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6776 patricia Fri, 16 May 2008 15:20:25 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=630#comment-6776 Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great! Good luck! I’m sure you’ll do great!

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