Striking Out on My Own... or Not.

So, it's official. 

I am on my own as a business owner.

I was co-owners of Shiny Happy People Publishing, LLC, with a friend, my best friend, Kristin Bivens (who also is on her own now - check out her shop Hey Alice) but we both decided with living 2,000+ miles away from one another, it might be time to try and strike out on our own. Or, hopefully, not strike out. 

I have to say, I'm feeling a lot of "feels" ranging from SO VERY EXCITED!!! to "Shit, what am I doing." Simply put, it's kind of awesome. 

But, what goes into a business when you go off on your own? Before, Kristin and I sort of split up the duties. Now, I'm wading through it alone. It's kind of fun. Daunting... but fun. 

I have endless amounts of lists going on right now but here's a little taste:

Business Name

Business License

Permits?

Logo

Branding/Vibe

Tagline?

Social Media Marketing Ideas (What SM do I want to use?)

General Marketing Ideas

Website (Photos or graphics? What sections do I want? What domain? Is my domain available? Should I have my shop on my website? Colors? What hosting site am I going to use? Etc)

Blog (What type of blogs?)

Products

Manufacturers (Ratings? Samples? Do I like the customer service? What's their shipping?)

My Costs

My Prices

Etsy Shop?

Seriously people - this list never ends. I figure one thing out, but it sort of nudges another one into my mind. Then another one, and another one... 

But, whether I'm ready or not (though I most definitely will be ready) my new online store opens November 1st. 

Check it out at www.etsy.com/shop/nocoastpaperco.

I'm so excited for this adventure. Thanks for coming on it with me!