Fast Cash Design . com » Graphic Design Business 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: Promoting a graphic design business? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-promoting-a-graphic-design-business/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-promoting-a-graphic-design-business/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:31:05 +0000 Brian Scott http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48152 Question by zombie_togo: Promoting a graphic design business?
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: 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.

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]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-how-do-i-register-my-single-person-graphic-design-business-in-the-state-of-texas/feed/ 4 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

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]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-i-have-a-webhosting-graphic-design-business-do-i-need-a-business-license/feed/ 1 Q&A: I want to start a graphic design business as a beginner in the field. http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/02/qa-i-want-to-start-a-graphic-design-business-as-a-beginner-in-the-field/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/02/qa-i-want-to-start-a-graphic-design-business-as-a-beginner-in-the-field/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:21:26 +0000 Brian Scott http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=43823 Question by MuzikIsMyHeart: I want to start a graphic design business as a beginner in the field?
I want to start a business and would like to know:

Where to find a good printer that can work with my designs? Online or local, etc..?

How to get started? How do you fill orders?

I am a beginner, and am confused on how I get the product to my customer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Answer by Astumapick a design,pick a graphic design school,go to www.elance.com,advertise.next check the internet.

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Hi everyone, Thanks for all your help in advance BTW.

I do graphic design from home for a sperratic number of people, but its starting to grow. I never thought of doing it as a full time deal or as my main source of bread and butter. What can I do to start on the road to be legit. certian guidelines to go by, products i will need, etc. Thanks again for the help everyone.

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Answer by thereseleaI just recently made the switch to…

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I want to be a entrepreneur and have my own graphic design business. How do I make it legal? What forms do I fill out? I need help on this, I have a lot of business knowledge but I don’t know how to make a entrepreneur business legal because it will be only me?

Please and thank you

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Answer by TBGJust do whatever you wanted to do. You will need to register the business…

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I mean making graphics on a digital program isn’t something you really need to quote, heck it isn’t even something one should charge for; it’s almost too easy to create an uninspired piece of vector art these days and most companies do. Another aspect of the quote I don’t get is the fact that there aren’t too many expenses that need to be…

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]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2010/11/would-graphic-design-pay-well/feed/ 2 Can you market a business/service from your apartment? (I.e graphic design, or hair styling services)? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2010/11/can-you-market-a-businessservice-from-your-apartment-i-e-graphic-design-or-hair-styling-services/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2010/11/can-you-market-a-businessservice-from-your-apartment-i-e-graphic-design-or-hair-styling-services/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:01:50 +0000 David Montgomery Jr. http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2010/11/can-you-market-a-businessservice-from-your-apartment-i-e-graphic-design-or-hair-styling-services/ I do not have a license for a service that I want to provide, and I would like to hand out business cards/flyers to people. Has anyone had this experience? How do you recommend this be done? Thanks.
I dont’ know if this makes a difference, but it would be very small like braiding someone’s hair (they would call me and i can come to their house, or they can come to my apartment). No chemicals, and I wouldn’t have more than 1 “client” every two or three weeks.
But in terms of giving my address, I should…

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