My favorite and the best resources on how to start a graphic design freelance business
I started my graphic design freelance business in late 2019. I knew about many of the resources I would need to reach my goals but didn’t have the means to invest in them like I wanted to at the start. As I got more clients and customers, I grew my investment resources.
To start your small business, here are a few resources I’ve acquired to make sure my small graphic design freelance business is thriving.
9 of the Best books for women in business as creative entrepreneurs to get motivated
It's not always possible to stay positive and motivated as a successful entrepreneur and small business owner. So it's essential to know how to invigorate your entrepreneurial spirit.
As a creative female entrepreneur, I tend to look at other creative females to spark my motivation.
Here are some of what I consider to be my favorite and the best books for women in business.
7 Ways to gain work experience for the entry-level professional
Are you worried your lack of work experience will keep you from securing the entry-level job of your dreams?
There are multiple ways to show an employer you have what it takes in the creative industry that has little to do with actual job experience.
Here are 7 areas that will help you find and utilize your talents for your job search.
Best Graphic Design books for how to start your creative business start-up
I remember reading one of the graphic design books on this list, Creative Strategy and the Business of Design, and thinking I could start my graphic design business after reading this book.
I won’t lie and say it was smooth sailing from there but, I knew I would have a strategy for my design process and could start my graphic design business with more clarity than before.
Soft skills are highly desired in today’s professional industries.
Many work environments look for hard and technically learned skill sets but soft skills tend to hold more power over positions. It’s important to know hard skills, like Adobe Creative Suite or book-keeping software, but your soft skills show how you work with others, whether that be a client or a coworker.