Type of Products/Services Offered: Everything
you need to get your business online from web
hosting and website design, to marketing materials
and promotions.
Start Up Cost:
Varies depending on the services needed.
What did start up
costs go for: Website hosting starts at $22/yr.
Website design services range from $150 and up
depending on your needs.
Earning Potential: $2000/mo
Skills Needed: You must know HTML and have a
natural design talent. You also must know some PHP
for customizing scripts.
Special Equipment Needed: Computer with
design software of your choice, such as Photoshop.
Your software must be capable of making transparent
images. High-quality printer.
Best Customers/Target Market: Current
business owners who are expanding their business or
opening a new business. It is important to find
clients who understand the importance of hiring a
professional to create their website and promotional
materials.
Resources &
Organizations : Microsoft is a great resource.
If you plan to design websites for a corporation you
will be required to get certified in web design and
PHP.
Any Tips?: It takes a lot of commitment to
build a web design business yourself. It can take
years before you have regular clients who come back
to you often for more work. The hours can run long
as most days there are certain projects that
absolutely must be finished before you can call it a
day. Also be aware that many business owners will
need projects completed on little notice and
quickly.
Name:
Kris Havlicek