I am on a mission to become a better business. Well, maybe I need to actually BE a business before I worry about becoming a BETTER business! But, seriously, how does an artist skillfully navigate the business world AND nurture the creative spirit at the same time? I follow blogs and websites of artists I admire, Kelly Rae Roberts and Juliette Crane for example, and they have been able to build a wildly successful business while also staying connected to their artistic self. People do it, so there must be a way.

To help figure it out, I made a crazy impulsive decision a few weeks ago and purchased an e-book from Kelly Rae Roberts, "Flying Lessons: Tips + Tricks to Help Your Creative Business Soar". Even with the super special half-price sale the cost was way more than I ever pay for a book, but I considered it an investment in my soon-to-be wildly successful business and took the plunge. I'm not quite half-way through the e-book yet and I believe it is helping me visualize a way to build my business. I especially dog-eared the chapter that discusses blogging and creating your very own website. A website all to my very own? No, really? Should I or shouldn't I? That seems like a lot! And what vehicle would I use for my website? Should I register my domain name before someone else does? Am I ready for that step? I'm pretty sure the time is not right, that seems like way too much.

And...I'm afraid to read any further...baby steps, yes?

Please tell me there's a chapter that teaches me how to squeeze in laundry and grocery shopping (and the kids and husband!).