3 8 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 9
THE MISSION OF KARATS: We strive
to offer the best selection of on-trend and
classic apparel and accessories for women
of every age.
ADVICE FOR WOMEN WHO WANT
TO START A BUSINESS:
Be prepared to
work harder than you ever expected, which
won't be difficult if you are committed to the
success of your business. Plan on long hours
and tough days. But I promise you, the good
days will outweigh the bad if you love what
you do.
HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?
Success, for me, means being able to give
back to the community we live in. When I
first started in business, it was hard to donate
because money was tight. It was a true
blessing from God when the opportunity to
help fund-raise for Central Georgia Autism
landed in my lap.
YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO
KNOW:
In 1987 when we opened, I had
another retail job. Karats & Keepsakes would
only have limited hours at The Left Banque,
and I had hired someone to work. One week
before our grand opening, I was fired. It was
the best thing that ever happened to me in
business.
THE BEST BUSINESS ADVICE YOU'VE
RECEIVED:
To be committed and work
your business. No one will ever treat your
business like you will. That isn't to say I
haven't had amazing women work for me
through the years. My business would
not have grown without them, and I truly
appreciate each of them.
WOMEN COULD BETTER SUPPORT
EACH OTHER BY:
Adopting the 3/50
plan. Every month, we promise to spend $50
with three businesses owned by women.
Julie
Evans
KARATS & KEEPSAKES, INC.
4524 Forsyth Road, Suite 202, Macon
478-471-6688
karatsandkeepsakesinc@gmail.com
shopkaratsandkeepsakes.com
PRESIDENT, CEO
