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Daily habits for new web designers
If there is one piece of advice I wish someone had shared with me when I was first starting my web design business, it would have been to develop daily habits to adhere to. In other words, establish a daily routine. It took me a very long time to get structure in my business and…
Read MoreLegal and financial considerations for your new web design business
Updated 2022: I remember feeling great after I got my business license in 2002. Wow! I was doing it. Finally, I was ready to start my business officially. There was so much to learn in the process. So much research was needed that including reading books, asking questions to friends that owned businesses, and lots…
Read MoreSetting up an office for your web design business
Updated 2022: Setting up your office is essential for becoming a successful web designer. When I first started working from home, I admit I didn’t have a dedicated space. My son was five years old. I was only working part-time, mostly volunteering. The kitchen table and a laptop were all I needed. I could keep…
Read MoreWhat services to offer in web design
What services to offer in web design is one of the most important decisions you will make as you start your business. Seventeen years ago, I was uncertain what my role was as a business owner and let the customer dictate what my services were. I was building custom HTML, CSS, and Javascript websites. Moreover, clients would…
Read MoreSetting up shop as a web designer
Updated 2022: It’s been 17 20 years since I set up shop as a web designer. I had just ended a partnership in a gift and trophy PLLC that I joined with four friends. I learned a lot about running a home business in the 18 months I was part of that company. I discovered…
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