How do I start my own graphic design company?
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I am also trying to start a graphic design company. I think the best way is to advertise yourself where ever you can. Local newspapers, flyers and definately get yourself a business card. \nFor me so far its mainly been word of mouth. So get yourself out there and see what happens.
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Design your own logo, and make sure it's not too much like the company's logo, or you'll be sued.
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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\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\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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well... I'd say you could start by going to freewebs.com and make a website there... it's free and they have some basic layouts for you... the only downside is that your website comes with advertisements on it... If you want your own server Yahoo I believe has it wher eyou can register a domain for $9.99 I think for a year... but then you'd have to buy a server and/or run the website off your computer.\n\nIf you want it professional looking and don't like freewebs.com and want to design it yourself... that's where it get's expensive and I'd suggest using Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Dreamweaver...\n\nPhotoshop for graphics and Dreamweaver will help you with setting up the pages to where they look nice..\n\nOther then buying those two programs... Freewebs.com is the only place right now to help you get started at least with a basic website...\n\nI'm a graphic designer myself and have helped design websites... you can email me and I'll help you design your website and all... You'd just once again have to pay for a domain then a host if you're not planning on hosting it off your computer.
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You should assemble a good portfolio and start making phone calls to these companies art directors. Look for any leads you can find, web ads, newspaper ad and use any contacts in the design field you might know, since many design companies do not place ads in newspapers. Don't stop either with a "no" from an Art Director. Ad Agencies and design firms personel change often. So ever few months call again for a interview.\n\nIn addition create a web page with your portfolio where these people can look at your work. Sample portfolios are a good idea also, that you can send to different firms.
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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\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Becoming an Architect : A Guide to Careers in Design by Lee Waldrep\n* The Survival Guide to Architectural Internship and Career Development by Grace H. Kim\n* Architect? A Candid Guide to the Profession by Roger K. Lewis\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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With a help of web designing would create own logo, would design home page with lots of advertisement(other company's)\nand search facility which would help view for not only brouching my home page but will help to get they requirement.Try to build my companys with they advertisments.
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You can't.  Just pick a nice font, type the name of your company and you're sorta good to go until you can actually pay for a graphic designer to make you one.  You can also ask a friend who knows art or graphic arts to make you one.
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start your own business...
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I assume they are company cards? Here's a way to impress - i'm a graphic designer. Send me your company logo and I'll design you a card today and send it to you by email. I'll also send you details of a few companies who will print them cheap.
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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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Well, I can tell you its not easy and it costs alot. I'm not an expert but I've been researching businesses since I was 12. First, you will need to find a reliable manufacturer that makes what you're looking for. You will have to contact them about minimum orders and branding costs. Most will require that you purchase at least 1,000 peices in order for them to print your company on them, depending on what the product is. This is only if you want to market a product that they already build. If you want them to custom design a product for you, that will cost alot more. You will most likely have to work with the manufacturer one on one to produce the exact product your looking for. \nManufacturers can be found on www.alibaba.com. Most electronics manufacturers are located in China and other parts of Asia. I strongly recommend that you do not deal with a company that has not been verified as a TrustPass member or Gold Supplier. \nDepending on which product you want to start with, costs can go from moderate to very high. It is recommended that you do your homework on each and every product that you plan to invest in. Ask to purchase a sample unit and test it for yourself. \nAlso, ask if you can make an appointment to vist the manufacturer. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Always be sure your getting the best possible price. And never, ever, send money to someone that you might be skeptical of. \nPlus, if someone from any country is offering you an incredible product at a crazy low price, don't go for it. It's most likely a scam. \n\nI can't give you exact steps since I never went through the process myself, but I'm just giving you some tips from the top of my head. Hope this helps. Good luck.\nHappy New Year!
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you can get someone to design one for you [a professional  company] or you can design some for free. check out the links below.
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1. Start by thinking of your business model and how will you make money (if you plan to make money from the website). Will you earn by selling your own greeting cards? Will you offer your greeting cards for free but earn from advertising? Will you earn by making people pay for using your greeting cards?\n\n2. Decide on where to get the products. Where are you going to get greeting card designs - will you be making them all, or will you license other people's creations? If and when the business grows, do you think you can keep up with the pace in terms of creating the designs?\n\nOne article that I found very useful in helping people start an online business is "7 Steps to Successful Web Site Development" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol142/website.htm as it takes to you all the decision steps that you need to take when starting an online business. \n\nLike any other business, startup period is full of "should I do this" or "should I do that" questions. The article is useful because it helps you think through every step of the way - from why do you want a website to who is your audience to how will you create your website to how you will market your new website.\n\nAside from the questions above, here are the steps you need to take when creating your online business:\n\nSTEP 1: Set Your Goals - Why do you want a web site? What is the size of the online market? What are the goals for your website?\n\nSTEP 2: Develop Your Web Site Strategy - Who is your website target audience? What typically appeals to your target audience? How are the other websites (your competition) reaching out to this target audience? How will you measure your performance?\n\nSTEP 3: Set-Up Implementation Plans - What name will you give to your site? How do you envision the design of your web site? How will you create your website? How will you create your content? How will you maintain your website?\n\nSTEP 4: Start the Ball Rolling - Do you have a logo? For e-retailers, do you have the critical components needed to run an e-commerce site? How are you going to host your site?\n\nSTEP 5: Create and Launch Your Web Site - Have you uploaded your site with your chosen web host provider? Are the scripts and application you need for your website functioning well? Have you tested your website? \n\nSTEP 6: Promote Your Web Site and Measure Its Results - Do you have a plan in place to market your website? Do you regularly review your traffic logs and web site performance tracker? How are you going to get sites to link to you? Do you know the search engine keywords that you rank well? If your site is not visible in the search engine results pages for its keywords, what strategies do you intend to do? \n\nSTEP 7: Maintain Your Website and Grow Your Web Business - Continue to find ways to grow your web business. How do you intend to continue your education on web development?
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Get together a good portfolio so you can show what you are capable of. Design some sites for yourself or your friends to start out, good sites, and then you can use these to sell yourself to potential customers. That would be working it freelance style. Or, you can try applying for jobs in companies who need web designers (although your chances are lower if you do not have some kind of higher education degree or some work experience), submit your resume and a link to samples of your work. If you do all of this right, the money should follow.
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if you want to get into gaming industry you need to be a expert of the following \nlayout/design\nphotoshop for graphical design\nc++ the gaming code. \nthere is courses at college/university that deal with gaming design.