Having My Own Business & Thoughts of...

I DAYDREAM about what Kate Spade (the office) would be like in person.

In fact, on my list of top 5 DREAM JOBS, Kate Spade is one of them!! (and I mean the headquarters) So there....I said it. 
 

 

Don't get me wrong, I love MY JOB!  Being my own BOSS, running my own business, making the final decisions, coming up with new ideas & communicating with my customers.  

However, there's STILL a part of me that YEARNS for a SOCIAL environment full of CREATIVE PEOPLE!  I mean, let's face it, working from a home studio can get a bit ISOLATING & sometimes it's even too quiet....even if you do work with 2 other people. 

 -images above by jen ramos

 

I'm sure some of you can relate to what I'm saying right??!?!? 


Often times I think I should just take a p/t position somewhere just to get out & socialize on a more consistent basis.....you know, beyond THE WEB!!  

Perhaps an experience like this would supply me with LOTS & LOTS of creative energy, who knows....but it does sound exciting & it's something I've contemplated since the beginning of this year. Ok, so I'm tempted...BUT would I really LOVE it?!?!? Perhaps I just need to find a good balance....

I've posted about Kate Spade a few times & can't get enough of their store. I'm thankful we have one here in town, even though it's not as grandiose as the NYC one.  It does still offer several of my fave items for purchase!  Last week I was surprised by a friend who gave me the Cobble Hill Zebra Wallet for my upcoming B-day in 2 months!  I also have to mention the packaging at Kate Spade....it's sooo colorful, bright & happy! I adore it!

-image below by jen ramos

How about you?? How do you feel working at home? Where would your other dream job be??

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The Creative Entrepreneur...(Book Review)

Thanks to my contact over at Quayside Publishing for sending The Creative Entrepreneur by Lisa Sonora Beam for me to review. This book is a step-by-step method of business development for creatives from all walks of life who want to turn their passion into actual business opportunities.

It CHALLENGES you to think & rearrange your priorities while teaching you how to develop a personal & business strategy to get results you want. So, if you lack practical business knowledge or are facing emotional & psychological blockage while on your entrepreneurial journey, this book may just give you some insight to move past it.

In the 'Creative Entrepreneur' A DIY Visual Guide for Making Business Ideas Real Lisa teaches:

• A unique creative process for developing & testing ideas.
• How to easily assess business ideas to see if they will work before investing time & money $$ in them.
• Ways to develop a positive & productive relationship to the creative process that is essential to business viability & success and much more!

*The Creative Entrepreneur is perfect for creative types!

Photo by: Jen Ramos

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