First Step to My Own Business

Just a quick little post today.
So this week at college we’ve had project week. Basically this is just a week off of timetable to tell us what jobs we can get into, how to get in to uni, how to put together an effective portfolio and so on. This made me realise how important putting together a portfolio may be and also that I should really have started thinking about what I need to do to set up my shop.
This evening I trawled the internet to find any help I needed and, although I haven’t done too much yet, I’ve made a solid start on my business plan. I have written most of it in notes so far.
My main step now is to do my field research. Then I’m almost ready to roll out my plan so I can actually start. It’s only an hour or so of work but feels like such a weight has been lifted and a positive step forward. =D

Read on for student Discount!!!

I haven't had much of a chance to do anything on here because I've been swamped with work at college and with buying everyone's pressies before they get expensive!!!

However I thought I'd do quick post about student discount.

If it wasn't for student discount I would have NO money and couldn't afford presents for everyone but now I can (yay =D)

This site gives you varying online discounts for great sites such as paperchase (were to get presents, notepads and art supplies), Asos, Topshop/man, waterstones, wh smith and loads more.

All you need is a college/uni email address and to click this link:
http://www.myunidays.com/r/DI9tSaCmY1A

This will take you to sign up page. Sign up. Enjoy lovely discounts!! =D

Okay so it's been quite a while now so I should probably catch you up.

First Manchester.
We won 2 tickets to a craft show there and it was great. There was far too much to look at but I'll try keep it short. There were stands for cross-stitch, lace making, felting, paper making, sewing machines, card making kits, jewelry stands (so you can make your own) and so much more! We were also treated to a live catwalk curtesy of isme.com. Yes it's aimed at older women but it was still good to watch.

While there I bought:

• Pandora style beads but I'm yet to make the bracelet
• Beads and a leatherette strap £8
• Letraset Promarkers which gave me the confidence to start drawing more
• and lots of card making things for peoples birthday and christmas cards =)