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I have done things I never knew I could do: I bought a domain name and built a website completely on my own. I designed a business plan, created pricing and found a graphic designer to help me create my "brand" single handedly. Every step I take toward building my business is incredibly satisfying and fulfilling. I am doing this all for myself, on my own time, with my own money. It is my creation, my baby.
For the first time ever I am allowing myself to relish in my own creativity, to foster my innovative and business minded-side and to make my own decisions.
After I came up with the idea for sip! the first thing I did was select a name and then buy a domain name for the website. Then I created an email address... and from there I started building my website. That part took months of editing and do-overs. I changed my wording several times, added pages and altered my pricing. And when I finally revealed sip! to the world it was an incredible feeling! Everyone was so excited for me and for the concept of sip!. Not only that, but people were so helpful; offering editing advice, pointing out spelling errors and giving marketing tips.
After the site was completed I needed to creating marketing materials. So I got online and priced graphic designers. When I found a price I was happy with I worked with him to design my brand. And last week he presented me with 3 different, beautiful logos to work with in creating my marketing materials. I couldn't believe I had logos!
What is next? So much! I am constantly tasting wines (I am sampling all organic wine currently) so that I have my favorite go-to wine if an event should come up. Also, I am in the process of searching for inexpensive wine glasses to have my logo etched onto.
It's such a fun and exciting process, and I will keep you all updated as progress trucks along!
Check out my designs.....
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6 comments:
Awesome! I hope you'll keep us all updated with how it's going!
Do you know how awesome you are? Cuz I hope so. I'm totally impressed, just sayin...
This is such an awesome concept, and I can only imagine the fun you have had developing the brand. I love branding/marketing and I love wine, perfect combo. Congrats!!
Can I come work for you? Because wine sounds more fun than 13 year olds. I'm just saying...
Maybe your next step should be a wine tasting tour up here. I mean, for your business, of course...
I think it is so awesome what you are doing...and I love wine! I work for a glass company in LA, we might be able to help you out. Email me at: caligirllife@live.com
If you want. Good luck with everything!!!
jackie t and cath: thanks girls! you guys are so sweet :) i will of course keep you updated!
amanda: the marketing and branding is so fun because it is so different from what i do in my "day job" nd umm, it's also fun to "test" out wines:)
herding cats: yes please. come work for me. i cant pay you but i will give you unlimited wine and hugs... so... that's cool, right? dude when i come up there in nov we will certainly do some wine "testing" i mean- it's a business expense write off- right?
christina- wow! so awesome! i will certainly be in touch! ahhh i have the best readers :)
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