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Hi im thinking of starting a very small graphic design business and wondering how much you think it would cost or ay stories of anyone else who has started a business any help or info wuld be great thanks
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Go to http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html and download the Excel template for estimating start-up costs.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet.
http://www.aiga.org/ — The American Institute of Graphic Arts
http://www.gag.org/ — Graphic Artists Guild
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* The Creative Business Guide to Running a Graphic Design Business by Cameron S. Foote
* The Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide for Running a Graphic Design or Communications Business by Cameron S. Foote
* Inside the Business of Graphic Design: 60 Leaders Share Their Secrets of Success by Catharine M. Fishel
Check out this free article:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Easy-Steps-to-Build-a-Successful-Graphic-Design-Business-From-Home&id=84933 – Easy Steps to Build a Successful Graphic Design Business from Home by Katrina Rauch
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!