Path to Design ~ Intro

As I mentioned in my last post, I have been finding my motivation again to build my interior decorating business. This is a dream I've had since the summer of 2006, as I remember so clearly. To say I'm taking things slowly is a major understatement!

Martha Stewart

Well, in the fall of 2006 I took an evening class at my local college, which confirmed that this is the path for me. Since then, between getting married and buying a condo, I started design school and eventually obtained a certificate in Interior Decorating this past March. Finally, in July, I submitted my business license and other local and national paperwork. I also wrote the start of my business plan, identifying the type of services I would offer and who my clientele would be.

Country Living

Then I stopped. Summer plans and a demanding work schedule, not to mention family, got in the way. Or rather, I let them get in the way. I finally had a wake-up call a week or two ago when reading a post on Makeunder My Life, where Jess praised those who work full-time while fulfilling their dreams on the side. The next day, I read a post on HHFITD about Maggie Rose, who has a schedule just a tough as mine, if not worse, and is building her design business regardless. I realized it is time to stop making excuses, and just do this already! 

So that is the point of this new series, to take you along my path to start a business. I hope my insights will be helpful as I figure out what I am doing, and hopefully in turn you will keep me motivated!

 Lonny Mag

In addition to the blogs I mentioned above, here are a few other places I go to for business inspiration:

http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/biz-ladies

http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/
http://startupprincess.com/

http://girlatplay.com/

http://decor8blog.com/category/what-to-do/
http://thinkbakery.com/blog/

Desire to Inspire

If anyone reading this is starting or thinking about starting a business, chime in and tell us about your efforts! (oh, and congratulations!)