Monday, May 05, 2008
Launching my new home-based business.
Rember this?
Last August I posted a "Name that business" contest to help generate ideas for the home-based business that I want to start. I even gave away a prize, despite the fact that I never did select a business name.
Well, I've chosen a business name and I've secured a URL and found a web hosting site. Now all I need is a blog design done. I'm hoping to use Susie at Bluebird Blog Designs but I haven't heard back from her yet and I'm not sure how long I can wait. Can anyone recommend other web designers out there? I need to find someone affordable. I can't afford the $300+ prices that some charge.
So, what is my business name, you ask? Well, I'm about to tell all. I wish I had a cute button to show you for my new name, but I can't seem to get creative enough to design one myself. I know for my business site I'd like to use the colors pink, green apple, and white so I suppose I'd like a button with my name in those colors. Anyone care to create me a button?
Okay, my business name will be
Last August I posted a "Name that business" contest to help generate ideas for the home-based business that I want to start. I even gave away a prize, despite the fact that I never did select a business name.
Well, I've chosen a business name and I've secured a URL and found a web hosting site. Now all I need is a blog design done. I'm hoping to use Susie at Bluebird Blog Designs but I haven't heard back from her yet and I'm not sure how long I can wait. Can anyone recommend other web designers out there? I need to find someone affordable. I can't afford the $300+ prices that some charge.
So, what is my business name, you ask? Well, I'm about to tell all. I wish I had a cute button to show you for my new name, but I can't seem to get creative enough to design one myself. I know for my business site I'd like to use the colors pink, green apple, and white so I suppose I'd like a button with my name in those colors. Anyone care to create me a button?
Okay, my business name will be
Sparkle and Charm Boutique
What do you think?
Initially I thought I would just try selling beaded jewelry, then I decided to add beaded bookmarks, and now I've decided to include hair accessories (children's hair bows and clippies).
I've been inspired by my blogging friend, Barb over at A Chelsea Morning, who posted some of her adorable burp clothes for sale even before she launched her online store A Chelsea Morning's Little Shoppe.
I'd like to get my feet wet, and hopefully raise some money to put towards the cost of my website design, by posting some of my products for sale on this blog.
I've been inspired by my blogging friend, Barb over at A Chelsea Morning, who posted some of her adorable burp clothes for sale even before she launched her online store A Chelsea Morning's Little Shoppe.
I'd like to get my feet wet, and hopefully raise some money to put towards the cost of my website design, by posting some of my products for sale on this blog.
Please join me this Friday, 9 May, for a Sparkle and Charm Boutique sale! I'll even be including a giveaway of some of my products!
Labels: home-based business
27 Comments:
You might check out Revka at RS Designs: http://www.designsbyrs.com/
She did my blog design and has some other really cute designs she has done. She is really easy to work with and reasonably priced.
Congratulations on launching your endeavor!
Congratulations! Can't wait to see the products!
How exciting for you! I can't wait to see what you create :) I can definitely recommend someone to help you w/your site - Rebecca did my site and she has made over a number of bloggers sites as well. Do you want me to forward you her email address? She's really easy to work with, and not expensive at all!
I do designs and do not change crazy prices :)
Good luck with your business. It is so exciting to start something that you have created yourself!!!
Can't wait!!
I love the name! And I will be back to shop!
I've seen cool blog designs by Jules at www.everydaymommy.net.
Best wishes for a successful business!
~Jada
I love the name. I cant wait to see your stuff.
Have you checked out etsy stores yet? It might be a cheaper way to go..even if just to start.
I would recommend my daughter http://timoni.org/portfolio/ but I really have no idea what she charges but you could check out her resume just the same. She is a web designer/graphics designer.
Love the name. It is so cute. Blessings!
I love the name you chose. It's perfect. And I'm excited for you.
I hope you're as completely amazed and busy as I am! :-)
You should check out http://www.dcrdesign.com/
She does cute, affordable designs.
I'll be there! Sounds great! :D
Hi! I'm just dropping in to say that I've got a giveaway on my blog. I'd really like if you signed up for it. :) Sorry for the short post. I don't have much time! Thanks!
Sarah
I like it, I really do!!!
congratulations
Greetings... this is my first time here and wanted to give you a suggestion for a web design... I build web sites for my self and brother but I had a gal named Sara at http://www.graphicpretties.com/
She created my sewtheword blog , web site and ebay template... She did a beautiful beautiful job and her price was very reasonable!!! Give her a holler.....She will not disappoint you..........
I also do blog designs - as a fundraiser for our second adoption - but don't feel any pressure - I just wanted to throw it out there - good luck on your business.
http://ladyinwaitingblogdesign.blogspot.com
Just thought of something... my hubby could do it. He's very creative. He made my header and also the button for my contest... although that last one was pretty easy... and he does other things. He's pretty handy with a computer. ;) I'm sure he'd do it for any reasonable price. I think if you gave him three hundred he'd fall off his chair lol... so you can imagine he'd charge less.
psa dot pemberton at gmail dot com
if you're interested.
I'll be here on Friday - can't wait to go shopping and do my part to "stimulate the economy"!! :)
Good luck .. try this http://www.simplyfabulousbloggertemplates.com/ out for a lovely template...congratulations...
Oh wow! That sounds like SUCH a nice trip!!! I'm sure it won't rain there, but if it does it'll probably be one of those gentle warm rains that is nice and refreshing! Be sure to post photos! I've never been there but have wanted to go.
Love the name and the jewelry! So pretty. I'm going to look around!
Congratulations! Can't wait to see the products
I recommend http://www.dcrdesign.com/
She has great rates, is super nice and is getting her own new business off the ground.
Wow! What a great business! I can not wait to check it out and buy some stuff!
I design templates and have a 30% off special right now. Come on in and see.
:)
Thanks for visiting me yesterday!!
I would recommend my blog designer. Her button is on my blog and her name is Dawn. I thought her very reasonable!!
Love the name. I have seen some of chelle's design from up above and she does good work. Good luck, I will be back ;-)
Your blog is really great with some colorful pictures...:)
Starting a home based business is a great idea. If you want your idea to work better, make sure that you choose the right home business. To become successful in a home based business, you have to work very hard.
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