Our namesake Green Bag doesn’t just hang out on its hook in the office. This bag travels all over Charleston and beyond! Whether we’re taking work outside for a brainstorming session on Folly Beach, grabbing lunch at our neighborhood salad spot, or networking with other Charleston entrepreneurs—all of us at Green Bag Designs like to enjoy our city. There are …
How Kate Spade Changed My Life
It’s always the same question. Why the Green Bag? Sometimes the world speaks to you when you are least expecting it. I had been working at a marketing firm as a Special Projects Manager when I was suddenly fired due to cutbacks in the company. Getting laid off was something I had never expected, and losing my job so …
How a Hobby Blog Became a Business
Hi, y’all, it’s Amber, and I’m here to tell you my story on how I turned my hobby blog into an award winning business while only working part-time! Blogging has landed me incredible opportunities including features on The Today Show, Cosmopolitan, Parade, Country Living and more, and has given me gigs like my current position at Green Bag Designs. The …
Happy Anniversary Photos
You guys, we had an incredible photo shoot for our 5 year anniversary! Check out our photos below!
Our Top Five Successes
I’m so glad that we can put our hurdles behind us and celebrate our top five big successes from the past five years! Celebrate with us on our successes below: Getting our first client When I started this business, I looked on Craigslist for some of our first clients. After several failed meetings, and more than one sketchy encounter, we …
Our Top Five Hurdles
“The road to success is not a path you find but a trail you blaze.” – Robert Brault In the five years that we’ve been in business, Green Bag Designs has had some big wins, and some massive fails. Let’s chat about some of our big hurdles: We didn’t have a support system I’ve got to be honest; when I …
The Story Behind Green Bag Designs
When I was growing up, I was always running little businesses. I ran a pet-sitting business in my neighborhood, taught flute to a couple of kids in band, and had a brief stint making cupcakes out of my home. I also spent my time playing computer games on a floppy drive, and making random geocities sites about my friend’s cat. …