Carolyna is a pretty calligraphy-inspired font

Hey Heidi!  I’m in the exact same boat as you and am really excited to hear what the other Ladies of Letterpress have to say.  I’m not sure that I’ll be much help, but here are a few places I’m starting:

• Develop a business plan to help focus your company goals.  I went to the Small Business Administration website and found a template here: http://www.sba.gov/content/templates-writing-business-plan
• Try testing the waters with an Etsy shop or in craft fairs
• Get your finances in order, you’ll have to keep immaculate records come tax time.  Also (if you can) try to build up a little financial padding to keep you afloat in case it takes a while for business to pick up.
• Start building relationships with local shops and other professionals that might be able to help grow your business.  For example, I’ve teamed up with a friend who runs a wedding planning business, and she’s been sending letterpress invitation work my way. 
• And lastly, I’ve found the Biz Ladies articles on Design*Sponge super helpful http://www.designsponge.com/category/biz-ladies

As far as making that big leap, I hope you get some good feedback here, and best of luck to you!

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