I know it's been a few weeks since my last post, but believe me when I say I have been working non-stop on this business. Not necessarily in the form of designing, but research.
There are SO many things that go into opening a stationery business. Luckily, there are plenty of designers who have walked this walk before, and I have found some amazing resources and websites that are helping me things out. Here are just a few things I have been pondering:
- Will I outsource all of my work, or print some of it in-house?
- If I outsource, who will be my primary printer?
- Where will I order envelopes, paper, packaging, shipping boxes, etc?
- Who will I use to ship my products?
- What accounting system will I use to keep track of sales, taxes, and expenses?
- How will I get good photography shots of my product line once it's finished?
- If I print in-house, I need a good paper trimmer, which one is the best for my needs?
- What will I charge for my final pieces, once all of these things are taken into consideration?
As you can see, this just touches the iceberg of all the things stirring around in my head. If you have any suggestions for me, please share.
In the meantime, I will continue to research and order product samples.
Happy Monday, hope you have a great week!
Brittany
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