How can I start up a graphic design business and be a house wife? Any tips?

Question

I've started it up officially in January after I had my first child. I am currently doing Public Relations for the church and designing on the side. It is hard because I am trying to juggle so many things at once and I want to go back to school for web design/photo.Any tips for helping to make this a smoother process?

Answer 1

READ THIS BOOK!!

"Start Your Own Graphic Design Business; Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success"

by; Entrepreneur Press and George Sheldon.

(it's a thin purple paper back)

I am a college student starting my own graphic design business, I understand the juggle. This book helped me so much!! : D

Answer 2

i dont think its possible... a ordinary house wife is coo

Answer 3

Easy!  Sign-up at http://jobs.designbay.com

You can find clients and earn money by submitting quotes and entering design contests.  You market yourself globally, build your portfolio, work when you want to.  Perfect setup for you.

In fact I think there is even a church logo job open at the moment - see http://jobs.designbay.com/job.aspx?id=26... - which might be in your sweet spot!

Answer 4

get a wacom intuos tablet, you can hook it up to your computer and use photoshop with it, it makes life so much easier and work go by soooo much faster! best of luck and congrats!