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What should you include in your new small business plan? Plus: A free template!

Starting a small business in the new year of 2021 can be exciting. It can also feel daunting with the amount on your to-do list.

There’s a lot to consider for your business start-up.

What is necessary to start your small business, and what’s on your wish list after opening day?

Here’s my list of necessities to have ready for the launch of your small business.

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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.

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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.

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7 Tips for small business start-up goals for the new year in 2020

With the new year approaching, it’s a perfect time to find tips that work for reaching your small business start-up goals. As a new business owner, you can set your focus on as many goals as you want for 2020 and new goals each year after.

Not only is the new year great to set-up new small business goals, but it’s also a great time to reassess your business start-up’s goals.

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