Setting up your own business is more challenging than working for a company.
As you might see at the left side of the blog, there's a link to my website, kanna.com.au. It's a wedding invitation company. It's very new, just opened last May. And thank goodness there are already few customers..
Since I'm still working part time as a graphic designer in a corporate environment, and paper is my main passion, I see wedding invitation as a good balance between creativity, paper, and packaging. I love packaging.. especially luxury packaging for cosmetics, perfume, skincare, etc..
What I learn so far from opening my own business:
- so many decisions to make!!! from simple stuff like should I buy C6 envelope or B11 envelope, this color or that color... to pricing decision, how much should I sell, which supplier to use... and what's for dinner. :)
- finding supplier and buying stuff from them is heaps easier than finding customers
- trying to keep the cost down, especially for rent. But still.. I wonder how are we going to fit a big guillotine inside our tiny apartment. Maybe next to the fridge.. hehehe..
- sometimes it gets lonely working alone at home, and i get distracted. Browsing holiday site, checking jetstar and virginblue cheap ticket, yahoo mail, flickr, google this and google that.
Tips for budding entrepreneur:
- I agree that it's not for everyone. But if it's really your passion and you've been thinking about it a lot, then do it. :) it's challenging, but very rewarding.
- Start in small step. What can you really do right now? researching the industry is always a good start (while still keeping your current job of course).
By the way...anybody would like to buy ribbon?
We have good quality grosgrain ribbon in various color. We bought them in bulk for our wedding invites, and have too many. visit the website for more info. thanks
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