Fast Cash Design . com » Design Help http://www.fastcashdesign.com Learn about freelance graphic design and how to make money as a part-time/full-time graphic designer Fri, 20 May 2011 20:02:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Q&A: What colleges have the strongest Graphic Design Degrees? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/qa-what-colleges-have-the-strongest-graphic-design-degrees/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/qa-what-colleges-have-the-strongest-graphic-design-degrees/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 12:31:12 +0000 Brian Scott http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48156 Question by Madge: What colleges have the strongest Graphic Design Degrees?
I am going to be a high school senior and am strongly considering a career in graphic design. What schools have the best programs in this area? I live in Ohio so a school in the Midwest or a bordering state would be perferable, or strong programs that have an exceptionally low tuition would be great. Thanks for any help you can provide!
I know that the University of Cincinnati has a great Graphic Design proggram in DAAP, but admittance is highly selective, so any additional schools would…

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With a strong portfolio, a website and a small group of clients I would like to expand my graphic design business into something more full time. Without spending a fortune on online advertising, or networking my current clients (they are all real estate agents and I really want to start working with a larger variety of clients) how can I promote my existing business?

I’m looking for off-the-wall suggestions that would stand out from what everyone in my area seems to do (i.e. Craigslist, online ads). This is a small business, me…

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I would really appreciate anyone’s input. What would you pay for a logo for a small business? I would include a logo, business card, and brochure. What is a realistic price for a package like this?

Thanks so much :)

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Answer by johnsonm655I like the fact that you are packaging up several forms of print I think that adds value. However, I really have no frame of reference of this type of service. I would set a regular price of $ 150 for this and run…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-need-help-market-research-for-new-graphic-design-business%e2%80%a6/feed/ 0 Q&A: Graphic Design and Copyright? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-graphic-design-and-copyright/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-graphic-design-and-copyright/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:20:51 +0000 Patricia Hooper http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48120 Question by Flighty 1: Graphic Design and Copyright?
I am considering doing some freelance graphic design for a couple of friends. One needs a logo, another wants some business cards, and the last needs some graphics for a web page.

For these and any future projects, do I need to do anything as far as copyrights? All the work will be custom from me and the ownership will be theirs (as specified in contract)–especially for the logo.

Is my job done once I design and turn over the work? Does that mean they have to worry about trademarks, copyright, etc?…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-graphic-design-and-copyright/feed/ 0 Q&A: Tax deductions for onsite freelance graphic design? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-tax-deductions-for-onsite-freelance-graphic-design/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-tax-deductions-for-onsite-freelance-graphic-design/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:20:48 +0000 Sandy Dalrymple http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48115 Question by chi freelance: Tax deductions for onsite freelance graphic design?
I have a large chunk of freelance income for 2010, earned from 3 different agencies, all onsite at their offices. (They sent 1099′s).

On Schedule C… Can I expense anything at all for ONSITE freelance jobs? None of the work was done from home. Only things I can come up with are possibly meals (for myself) and transportation, but I can’t tell if I’m eligible to deduct those… All the jobs were in the same metro area as I live and I took public transportation to all of them.…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-tax-deductions-for-onsite-freelance-graphic-design/feed/ 0 Q&A: How do I register my single person graphic design business in the state of Texas? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-how-do-i-register-my-single-person-graphic-design-business-in-the-state-of-texas/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-how-do-i-register-my-single-person-graphic-design-business-in-the-state-of-texas/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:51:28 +0000 Tom Barker http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=47408 Question by Jesse_money: How do I register my single person graphic design business in the state of Texas?
I design websites and print media and want to register with the county I’m in and I can’t find a single site on the net that helps me get started doing that!

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Answer by RUNINTLKTSecretary of State of Texas

Small Business Administration

…geez… from the sounds of it… I don’t think you should start any business.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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im taking web design 2 & i need to create my own website. i have no idea how to make my own layout. . whats a good web site that can help me create a basic html/css layout?

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Answer by RonHow to Make a Webpage:

Full Web Building Tutorials: http://www.w3schools.com/
The Web Book (free): http://www.the-web-book.com/index.php
Beginner’s HTML Tutorial: http://www.htmlbasix.com/
How to Create a Webpage: http://www.make-a-web-site.com/
So You Want To Set Up Your First Site, Huh?: http://www.htmlgoodies.com/tutorials/getting_started/article.php/3479561

http://www.w3schools.com/site/default.asp…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-whats-a-good-web-site-that-can-help-me-create-a-basic-htmlcss-layout/feed/ 1 Q&A: I have a webhosting & graphic design business, do I need a business license? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-i-have-a-webhosting-graphic-design-business-do-i-need-a-business-license/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-i-have-a-webhosting-graphic-design-business-do-i-need-a-business-license/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:22:05 +0000 Sharon Cornwell http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=47348 Question by Miss Chang: I have a webhosting & graphic design business, do I need a business license?
I have a webhosting and webdesign business over at http://batlightning.org (check it out if you need hosting, we have cheap plans!)

I was wondering if me and my other staff member need a business license? Is not having one illegal?

Any help is appreciated.

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Answer by PhaiyleIt depends on were you are. But most places. YES. Its illegal to have a business running with out one. If they find out you could be shut down

Add your own…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-i-have-a-webhosting-graphic-design-business-do-i-need-a-business-license/feed/ 1 Q&A: As a freelance graphic designer, should you design exactly what the client wants or…? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/03/qa-as-a-freelance-graphic-designer-should-you-design-exactly-what-the-client-wants-or/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/03/qa-as-a-freelance-graphic-designer-should-you-design-exactly-what-the-client-wants-or/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:39:11 +0000 Randy Sprock http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=46664 Question by I Said So: As a freelance graphic designer, should you design exactly what the client wants or…?
Should you design what would look the best and is most compelling?
The client wants me to come up with a logo but it really doesn’t illustrate the association well at all. What should i do?

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Answer by David Bandel
Do what the client asks for. Your input is of zero importance to your client. Everyone has their own take on things and if they’re getting paid to further someone ELSE’S, they should do just that.

What do…

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I’m a senior computer science major and would like to get into web design. I have basic familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C++, COBOL, etc., and am pretty adept at HTML and CSS.

I wanted to find out what I should focus on learning if I intend to persue a carreer in web design in the next year or two.

What programs, languages, and concepts make up the primary areas of focus these days in web design?…

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