A friend of mine who is looking to start her own business recently asked me how I came up with my business name. If you have ever had to do such a thing then you know it's no easy task. Many designers, photographers, wedding planners use some version of their name to form a business. If you're lucky enough to have a name that suits a business you'll likely have an easier time (assuming your name isn't overly common). Personally, I didn't feel like any version of my name s

“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” - Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance. Two weeks ago to the day I quit my full time corporate job. As scary as it is leaving the comfort of corporate security (salary, healthcare, 401K etc), I can already tell this is the best decision I have ever made. It's also one of the bravest. Becoming an entrepreneur is always easier said than done. As my husband says "everyone has a great idea or talent but only few make it hap