Category Archives: Startup

Breaking Even

I remember when I started my business in 2004.  I was so excited and my only hope was that I would be able to recoup my expenses.  I had set the bar pretty low and I only hoped to break even.  I remember thinking that this was the expectation of all new businesses.  Somewhere I...

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7 Ways for a New Wedding Pro to Stand Out

This is a crazy time to be new to the wedding industry.  While “people are always getting married”, there is no doubt that the economy has taken a hit on wedding budgets.  And, while I do see signs of improvement, we still have a ways to go.  Add to this an increase in people entering...

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Sage Declaration No. 14 ::: Be Profitable

Many of us went into business for ourselves because we wanted something to feed our soul.  We gave up well-paying jobs to realize our dreams of being an entrepreneur.  With that, we said, “There is more to life than money.”  And, for some reason, so many in our industry have accepted the notion of “starving...

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Making the Big Leap

It’s somewhat difficult to remember what it was like when I made the big leap into entrepreneurialism.  It was 2004 when I left my job to start mmm… paper, my wedding invitation company.  Lately, I’ve been trying to remember what that felt like.  I’ve been meeting so many new business owners and I want to...

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10 Lessons for New Wedding Photographers

This week, we are dedicating our posts to the new people in the wedding industry.  This week industry professionals will share with us 10 lessons for new florists, new invite designers, new wedding planners, and new photographers.  Most of these tips will be helpful for any trade within the wedding industry, so take note! Barbie...

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