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1. A Closer Look at Creating a Graphic Design Company
If you have been well trained in graphic design and possess extensive experience in the
industry, you're probably wondering how you can make your skills and professional
connections in the graphic design industry work for you. Starting your own company can
be a lot of fun. It enables you a tremendous amount of creativity and gives you a greater
amount of control over your life but at the same time, it can be difficult. For those with
business experience, as well as advanced experience in graphic design, it is an easier
undertaking. You should be well schooled in graphic design, web design and other art
techniques however, if you do not have business experience, you may want to consider
returning to school in order to take a few courses in a business program before you
embark upon such an endeavor.
Many people start with a freelance business in order to build their resume, gain
experience winning jobs and managing clients. If you are successful as a freelancer, you
may decide to begin your own graphic design firm. Once you make that decision, there
are several things you will need to do. For starters, you will need to complete the
appropriate paperwork with the state in which you want to conduct business, which will
include registering the name of the graphic design business and incorporating it. You will
need to establish a tax identification number and establish the appropriate accounts. Once
you've completed the legal aspect of things, you will be able to come up with a
personality for your company. As a graphic design professional, you will have the good
fortune of being able to design your own logo and collateral material.
Setting up your own graphic design business will be challenging. However, experience in
the industry, combined with business experience, will help you to develop strategies for
generating business and establishing a solid reputation. Additionally, managing your own
firm will advance your career and help you get ahead quickly.
What should I look for in a Graphic Design Program if I want to Start my own
Business?
If you are thinking of returning to school in order to complete a degree in graphic design
and know that, once you've gained the appropriate business and industry experience,
you'll want to start your own graphic and web design firm, you should carefully consider
your university choices now. Some programs offer students the opportunity to enroll in
classes outside of their major studies like business or a different field of design. You
should favor this type of program, as you will most likely choose to enroll in some
business courses in order to learn about beginning your own company.
When choosing a college program, you should be sure that the program is accredited and
has been in existence long enough to have graduated several years worth of students.
Make an effort to contact graduates of the program and learn about their experiences. Ask
tough questions and find out if, as graduates and professionals in your industry, they are
doing what you hope to do and feel the program gave them the tools they needed to move

2. their career forward and improve their resume.
Be sure the college or university you choose offers a wide range of course choices within
your program. You will want to be able to choose from classes that offer basic skills to
those that teach advanced skills and innovative ideas. Additionally, you will want to be
sure that your program offers assistance to students once they complete the degree. Many
programs offer career counseling services which help students figure out how they'd like
to apply their degree as well as how to locate jobs.
If you are thinking of returning to school for a degree in graphic design and hope to
someday start your own graphic design company, be sure to choose a degree that
provides a wide variety of options and will guide you help you learn about both graphic
design and business strategies.