KateInc

Today I started the NEIS program (a government run project to help people start up their own businesses). It's basically a grant system which provides you with a fortnightly retainer for a year while you are trying to become self-employed. I managed to get onto this course, only by the skin of my teeth, after insisting that my business (the business of Being Kate, that is) was simply perfect for the project. They eventually agreed to let me be involved, probably after realising that I would most certainly continue to badger them until they gave in.

So, after a liver challenging weekend past in Melbourne and an over enthusiastic late night catch up with friends upon my return last night, I awoke with that familiar old feeling of too-much-booze-too-little-sleep. I sported a intense and enduring thousand mile stare for most of the morning session which, I hope, could have been mistaken for deep concentration.

I really hope I haven't missed anything largely important. Surely it's all formalities on days like this?

Hmmmm...

The ideas for businesses were balls-out, hearts-on-sleeve and wide-eyed. I share the class with a hypnotist, a yacht maker and a couple of fairies (the kind of child entertainment), amongst others. My business was different to most. When it was my turn to speak, I explained that my business was essentially 'Just Kate' and that my favourite business titles so far are KateInc or xKateOrDiex.

I think most of the other participants think I am slightly mad, and perhaps they are correct....perhaps.