Need help on starting design business

01-04-2005, 05:43 AM

So I want to start a web design business because I'm about to lose my job, and there really isn't a whole lot of prospects out there. I have a few leads, but I just don't think it is enough to really allow me to rely on financially. So how do I get my name out there to let people know that I can offer them custom designed sites and a competitive rate? I just need some ideas on how to get out there and find new clients other than people I already know such as friends and family. Please help!

Thanks!

Jeanco · 01-04-2005, 06:02 AM

Well its a competetive market and if you don't have a portfolio up you're going to need one for sure. I'd start by targetting local small businesses - if you get a couple site contracts out of them then you'll be able to start grabbing up some of the jobs offered online as well since you will now have experience and a portfolio.

Good luck.

dantheman123 · 01-04-2005, 08:35 AM

I suggest that you hook up with a pre eisting busiiness untill you feel confidant enough to break off to your own business, they can also provide help and support for your upcoming business

RaptorRex · 01-04-2005, 01:26 PM

Develop a couple sites to showcase your talents. Sites that are a topic of interest to you personally, or at least easy to do. Market them to show you know how to get traffic.

Of course I'm not talking about goofy little personal webpages. Pages of the highest calibre that you could even sell off oneday.

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firefly Guest Posts: n/a	Need help on starting design business So I want to start a web design business because I'm about to lose my job, and there really isn't a whole lot of prospects out there. I have a few leads, but I just don't think it is enough to really allow me to rely on financially. So how do I get my name out there to let people know that I can offer them custom designed sites and a competitive rate? I just need some ideas on how to get out there and find new clients other than people I already know such as friends and family. Please help! Thanks!

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Jeanco RyanPrice.ca - Developer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,328	Well its a competetive market and if you don't have a portfolio up you're going to need one for sure. I'd start by targetting local small businesses - if you get a couple site contracts out of them then you'll be able to start grabbing up some of the jobs offered online as well since you will now have experience and a portfolio. Good luck. __________________ Ryan Price - Webmaster www.HostDurham.com - For Hosting \| www.jeanco.ca - For Webdesign

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RaptorRex NamePros Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 93	Develop a couple sites to showcase your talents. Sites that are a topic of interest to you personally, or at least easy to do. Market them to show you know how to get traffic. Of course I'm not talking about goofy little personal webpages. Pages of the highest calibre that you could even sell off oneday.

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