Comments on: The Boss of You – a glowing review based on the first two chapters

By: Alice (aka BCQuilter)

Alice (aka BCQuilter) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:04:55 +0000

It sounds like a great book, and I wish you every success.

I am currently reading “Craft Inc. – Turn your Creative Hobby into a Business” by Meg Mateo Ilasco. It doesn’t have the exercises like the book you have, but it has some interesting info.

I have run my own business before… but not a craft/art one. A computer business in fact… from one spectrum to the other.

One of the things that concerns me, about turning what I love into a business… will it become a chore, and will I stop enjoying it.

Again… every success to you. By the looks of things, you are successful at what you do, already.

-Alice

By: Grace

Grace — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:20:41 +0000

Hello Claire,
When you ordered from Amazon, were you charged import fees or anything? Stupid question, I know, but I’ve never ordered from Amazon before and I must have that book!
Regards,
G.

By: Jodie | Meringue

Jodie | Meringue — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:52:46 +0000

When I started Meringue in 1999, I had no idea what I was doing on the business side of things, so I did a course in small business management (Cert 5), which included writing a detailed business plan and doing a LOT of research. It did me the world of good and made me treat my business very differently.
Sounds like this book does much the same.
Now, as Tim Gunn would say, “Make it work”

By: tiel

tiel — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:01:42 +0000

i’m surprised and impressed that you are so far into the book….I usually start reading in bed an I’ve fallen asleep after the first page..even the good ones.

this does look like it is worth the inspiration.

By: ...loveMaegan

...loveMaegan — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:25:05 +0000

oooooh, sounds interesting. Thanks for inspiring!

By: peggy

peggy — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:55:22 +0000

wow, this book sounds excellent. I’m buying it right now.

also claire, i’ve bought 2 sets of your christmas cards. I just cannot imagine you NOT being successful at your own small business. you’re talented and your blog is well known! good luck!

By: Cherry Tree Lane

Cherry Tree Lane — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:11:26 +0000

You have inspired me! Thank you for this post–Im going to AMAZON and getting the book TODAY!

By: elissa

elissa — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:08:18 +0000

Dear Claire,
When I started reading Loobylu in 2002 I knew that you were the one who was going to actually turn this make-things-and-talk-about-making-things into a living. You have so much talent, the ability to stick with things long term and the extraordinary ability to make connections with your customers.
I have met parents in parks in Sydney who have randomly commented: “I miss Loobylu and I wish she’d start blogging again” or “I just want to buy something from Loobylu” – that kind of committment from your audience translates into $$. Because people (like me and all your other fans) want to buy beautiful things that they feel connected to. And we feel connected to you.
I drink out of my “when I was one I had just begun” mug every day and it still makes me happy three years later.
I hope that you book exercises translate into a solid plan for making this your living because I can see that you are going to be great, and your business is going to go far.

By: felicia

felicia — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:18:58 +0000

I’ve always loved the stuff you made; prints, plushies, etc, (and always wondered why you haven’t started selling them more regularly, not like the limited prints you had recently.)

Definitely think there’d be plenty of happy people if you decide to go with that idea.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:47:31 +0000

The book sounds inspiring. I’ll have to check it out of the library. Best of luck with your adventures into self-liberation!