A space for women business owners to share.
-
Megan
- Female
- Seattle, WA
- United States
- Share
- Blog Posts (2)
- Discussions (1)
- Groups (2)
- Photos (16)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
RSS
Loading feed
Casto Creations Elegant Handcrafted Jewelry Designs
Profile Information
- What is your name?
- Casto Creations
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Casto Creations Jewelry
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- I've been a 'crafty' type person since I was a child. I was engaged to my now husband and got together with a bunch of other wives from his work where we made a bracelet and I was hooked on jewelry! I've expanded my skills from basic bead strining to knotting silk to playing with fire and metal.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- Seattle, WA
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://www.castocreations.com
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- 5 Years
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 0
- What is your annual revenue?
- $0-$999
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- I create one of a kind and limited edition jewelry designs - necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings - for every day and special occasions.
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- Credit cards, personal savings, private investors
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- Finding confidence in myself to really get out there and promote myself.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- Put together a plan and really think about what your goals are. Don't just dive head first into it because you love what you do.
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- I dove right in without having any sort of plan or budget.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Advertising!
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- casto@castocreations.com
| Etsy Buy Handmade castocreations |
Find more photos like this on MyWomanOwnedBusiness.com
Megan's Photos
Megan's Blog
Creating a Brand
One of my biggest challenges is finding a cohesive look, or brand. I like to play with all sorts of mediums because I get easily bored if I do too much of one thing. However, I have found that having 'all sorts of things' on my website makes it look cluttered. My goal is to get a "look" that is recognizeable.
My good friend Nicole of Yen Jewelry has a "look" that is so HER. When I see a piece of jewelry, I know instantly that it is hers. The same
… ContinuePosted on September 6, 2007 at 11:32am —
Glad to be Here
Very happy to have found this site. I'm a member of several other Ning networks including IndiePublic, EtsyLove, and PoshMamas. It's totally addicting to be here! =D
I have a "real" blog which I linked to in the RSS feed box. Feel free to visit - www.castocreationsjewelry.blogspot.com.
Looking forward to learning a lot!
Posted on September 4, 2007 at 3:12pm —
About
© 2009 Created by Kimberly Porrazzo on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
Comment Wall (21 comments)
You need to be a member of MyWomanOwnedBusiness.com to add comments!
Join this Ning Network
I love your designs, great models and photography too. I also love to work with silver & torch.
We just started a jewelry artisans group here as per Kimberly Porrazzo's suggestion. If you have a moment please check it out under "Groups", & invite your friends!
Take care~
Sorry for the delayed response -- been busy! Yes, my business is interesting and fun and gratifying in so many ways. I help educate women on sexual health and relationship enhancement in a relaxed and confidential environment. We all need to invest in ourselves more!
Just love your Jewelry...breathtaking...
Julia
the South Pacific. I am looking forward to getting to know you and the other amazing women who are signing up for this group.
Marcy
I am looking forward to being part of this networking group! Thanks!
View All Comments