I have officially launched Simply Divine Designs! For those of you just catching on, this is a new business I have started while biding my time in between jobs (since apparently all of the Charlotte metro area is on a hiring freeze). Simply Divine is a handmade baby boutique business. I currently offer customizable burp cloths, boppy covers, diaper clutches, fleece & patchwork blankets, paci clips, and bibs. I'm also working on diaper bags and changing pads as well (but those aren't ready to be sold yet) - this was my mother's brilliant idea!
So, obviously this is the reason why my blogging has been so sparse lately - come to find out, it takes a lot of time and attention to start your own business! lol! I published the website this week - so far there have only been positive reports! There's still a lot I want to do with it, but it's at a good jumping off point. The pricing structure is the hardest thing to nail down. I have to take into account each material cost per unit of measure, profit, overhead, and time (aka my "salary"). Then I have to apply those figures to each product individually - LUCKILY, Chris is awesome at this side of the business and I just let him take the reins (for the most part).
Currently I am researching business cards, tags,, stationary, car decals, etc. - anything I can to get my name out there. Chris' mom has allowed me to put up a vendor tent at her next big winery event (Farm Day) inn May. So right now I'm mostly building up inventory for that. I also hope to check out the Concord Flea Market held during the weekends throughout Spring and Summer. In the meantime, I am taking web orders.
The website address is http://www.simplydivinedesigns.biz/ - please check it out and let me know if anything sparks your interest!
1 comment:
I took a look at your website..looks great. I wish you all the best. Unfortunately my kids havea all passed the baby stage...I will remember it for baby gifts now....
Janet Doherty
http://itisanevolution.blogspot.com/
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