Starting a business takes a lot of dedication, and there are many questions I think you should ask yourself before you go all in. The commitment of time and money are just two factors that play a role in the larger picture of becoming successful. Before I go further – “successful” is relative and looks […]

In last week’s career post, I talked about the importance of keeping a full-time job while you test out an entrepreneurial idea. To help bring that idea to a personal level, I shared several stories from women who balance both a full-time job and a side hustle. Although a couple of them admitted the balancing […]

Keeping it Fresh in the Blogging World Pinterest-worthy snapshots. Classic closet staples. An adorable pup. A fellow blogger-turned-friend, Ashley Kane has one of the most awe-inspiring websites and social media feeds I’ve ever seen. It only seems natural that the two of us met through Instagram. “One of the best parts about the app is […]

Before Plan de Ville was crafted into what it is today, I was following a different career path. After I completed my undergrad degree in political science and writing at Loyola University Maryland, I worked as an assistant to the Editor-in-Chief at Brides magazine. About a year and a half later, I was accepted to […]

Finding and Following Your Passion My dear friend Donna and I met while we were both working at Brides magazine. She was the social media manager and I was an editorial assistant/assistant to the Editor in Chief. We both have backgrounds in journalism, but have taken bits and pieces of what we’ve learned and have […]

Let’s talk about debt! I’ve touched on this before, but most businesses use a combination of both debt and equity when it comes to funding. I’ve covered the basics of equity in an earlier post, so today we’ll go over some important takeaways about debt. Debt can be really scary, but I want to preface […]

Hi, fellow entrepreneurs! If you’re thinking about starting your own business, or if you’re in the beginning stages of planning your finances, it’s important to understand the different types of funding that are available and commonly used. You have a few different options when it comes to raising capital for a business, but the two […]