How can I start my own Graphic Design Business??
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Check in the yellow pages for website designers and graphics specialist, see if those companies are hiring.
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You may want to check out the home businesses listed on this site - there are a number of free how-to articles and listings of books where you can find information about a particular business idea. They have a how-to start a photography business, among other things\n\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/BizIdeas/bizideas.htm
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You should get as many business cards made AS POSSIBLE.\n\n And put them out wherever you can! Like on bulletin boards, etc.\n\n Another thing is get your friends to mention your business in coversations [AKA "namedropping"]. You need to be highly visible and have your bussiness' name out there. \n\n Got a company logo? Put it on a tote bag and carry that around with you. Or make stationary with it, and use that for notes and whatnot.\n\nIf I think of some more ideas, I'll add them!\n\n[j]
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I suggest you get experience working with a game company, or a software developing company. That will help you gain some insight as to how to run your business. Anything is possible.
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There are a lot of companies who seek Freelance Graphic Designers. If you can market yourself properly with a portfolio of any size or samples if you don't have references yet, you can get freelance work. Try Freelance Work Exchange as a source of leads. I've had pretty good success with the service. http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1794502-1143683\nIf you need a web site to advertise your services I would appreciate the opportunity to handle your marketing and advertising. Please contact me thru the source link below.
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This kit claims to have the answers to starting a web design business http://www.sitepoint.com/books/freelance1/?SID=2dffbd95b9c25e9302ec1458217e76ea .  It isn't cheap and I don not know anyone who has used it but, it looks like it is targeting needs such as yours.\n\nAnother (maybe best) approach is to work for an existing, successful design firm for 6-12 months to get first hand experience on what it takes to launch, grow and manage a profitable web design business.  Then take the time to develop a business plan - see template at http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\nStarting a Business Specific:\n* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert\n* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert\n* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman \n* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss \n* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky\n\nWeb Site Specific:\n* Make Your Small Business Web Site Work: Easy Answers to Content, Navigation, and Design \nby John Heartfield\n* Small Websites, Great Results by Doug Addison\n* The Complete E-Commerce Book: Design, Build, and Maintain a Successful Web-Based Business by Janice Reynolds \n* Six-Week Start-Up: A Step-By-Step Program for Starting Your Business, Making Money, and Achieving Your Goals! by Rhonda Abrams\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Start with something you or someone you know already own. \n\nI started a business making leather goods with only $300 investment. I already had most of the tools and supplies but I needed a wider range of leather. My first time selling netted $700 profit and I still had 3/4 of my supplies left. I turned it into a $80G a year business in two years.\n\nOne important factor in creating a business is passion. You have to love what you do.\n\nFrom a cleaning service (everyone has enough supplies to do at least the first house or two..then you reinvest your money to grow), to house painting (more supplies but can be bought at dollar stores for the first house), and the list goes on.\n\nI have built and sold 7 businesses in my life and am on business 8. Don't feel that once you start, thats where your stuck forever. Feel free to learn and grow with life. Get the book "Who moved my cheese" to help you learn how to move through tech changes.\n\nTake a piece of paper and draw a page sized T on it. The right side is cons the left is pros. Write your abilities down on the pro side then pencil in the cons to having a business doing that ability. You will find one or two strengths to work on.\n\nOnce you find what you want to do, find someone who is doing it and ask some questions. You will need to know how long it took to become established. Does the business support them and or their family. Do they like what they do. If not, why.\n\n2 out of three privately owned businesses fail the first year. They tend to work best when you have another job the first year or even two so you can reinvest your money to build the business. Its hard work but worth it if it makes you happy.
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Be creative! start a business for yourself. crafting is usually the best. make photo albums, handbags, ya know, stuff like that. then sell to friends and family as an initial client base. try craft shows and flea markets or even online!\n\nIf you want something really interesting, very profitable, and alot of fun........Soapmaking! My mother and I started our own soap company with very little investment, now we've expanded into spa quality products as well as all natural cosmetics. Easy to do, and there's always someone to sell to! (how about starter makeup for teens that won't put the parents in a tizzy? lip gloss is so easy to make and the cost is insanely cheap!........plus, you get to make stuff you'd like and keep any "extras" ;) )
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Starting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage does not pay the bills. To be successful – to stay in business – you need more than courage. You need a combination of hard work, skill, perseverance, and lots of luck. \n\nSome things you need to consider:\n- "How can I support my family while I build up by business?" \n- "What are my abilities?" \n- "Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?" \n- "How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?" \n\nYou may want to read the article "How to Start a New Business Successfully" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol51/launch.htm , which lists six steps to launch a new business successfully:\n\n1. Provide a benefit.\n2. Determine the fit with your market.\n3. Right timing is everything\n4. Be ready to support your business\n5. Develop a blueprint for success\n6. Market, market, market\n\nStart by researching the business and preparing your business plan. Here are some resources on starting a web/graphic design business\n\nHow to Start a Web Design Business http://webdesign.about.com/od/jobs/a/aa052404.htm\n\nI suggest you check out these sites to gain more info on the going rates for freelance graphic/web design\n\nhttp://www.elance.com\nhttp://www.guru.com\n\nImportant thing to remember: don't forget the contracts. Here are some resources to guide you in preparing contracts\n\nNeed for Written Web Design Contract http://www.ivanhoffman.com/written.html \nSample web design contract http://www.wilsonweb.com/worksheet/pkg-con.htm\n\nFor in-depth information, I suggest checking out the following books:\n\n- How to Start a Home-Based Web Design Business by Jim Smith http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0762705612/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid\n- The Real Business of Web Design by John Waters http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1581153163/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid
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I don't think it's possible to open 1 yourself :( \nYou need to make a company O_o first!
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you are nowhere near ready for such a project.\n\nfirst learn html & css.\n\nthen learn the name of  a good programmer to partner with. Lots of great programmers can't do graphic design. or great layout!
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start out by writing business plan of your own \ninternet has alot of bussiness questions for you to ask\nI think even microsoft has a business plan\nstart with those\nhere a link to get you started\nhttp://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html
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Best Be Real and Start a Home Based Business Based on YOUR OWN Know-How\n\nFind the type of business on the link below that best describes what it is that YOU do (or want to do). Then see how to truly use the Net to make your specific business (or business idea) thrive.  http://www.wotsnext.com
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You may be able to do this on your computer.Design an attractive flyer,just 1 sheet.Then have it printed at a copy place.Put in on a card stock paper and cut to half sheets.In other words print 2 to a page.\n Take these to Shops,Nail,Beauty,clothing and etc;Ask if you can put a few on counter or one on the wall.\n This should get you off to a quick start for less than $50.00.Wishing you success
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Best Start a Home Based Business Based on YOUR Know-How\n\nFind the type of business on the link below that best describes what it is that YOU do (or want to do). Then see how to truly use the Net to make your specific business (or business idea) thrive.  http://www.wotsnext.com
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Try starting your own website.