Web Design and Graphic Design » Business http://grantgeorgedesign.com Designing how we work Fri, 25 May 2012 07:08:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 any schools in CA that offer volleyball scholarships and have a good business and graphic design program? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/any-schools-in-ca-that-offer-volleyball-scholarships-and-have-a-good-business-and-graphic-design-program/2302/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/any-schools-in-ca-that-offer-volleyball-scholarships-and-have-a-good-business-and-graphic-design-program/2302/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 03:57:23 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/any-schools-in-ca-that-offer-volleyball-scholarships-and-have-a-good-business-and-graphic-design-program/2302/ I want to try to get a volleyball scholarship for a california school and major in business and graphic design, but i cant seem to find any schools…. does anyone know of any?

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/any-schools-in-ca-that-offer-volleyball-scholarships-and-have-a-good-business-and-graphic-design-program/2302/feed/ 1 Can I run A Business online? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/can-i-run-a-business-online/2298/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/can-i-run-a-business-online/2298/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 03:50:58 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/can-i-run-a-business-online/2298/ Could I run a Graphic Design Firm online without a business license? I want to start one but I don’t know if you have to have a license.

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/can-i-run-a-business-online/2298/feed/ 5 Should my hog roasting business have a modern look or traditional logo? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/should-my-hog-roasting-business-have-a-modern-look-or-traditional-logo/2281/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/should-my-hog-roasting-business-have-a-modern-look-or-traditional-logo/2281/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 04:25:05 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/should-my-hog-roasting-business-have-a-modern-look-or-traditional-logo/2281/ I’m starting a new company called Arrow Valley Hog Roast. Basically we will cater for domestic and corporate events like Birthdays, weddings, Anniversaries, Car dealership openings etc.
The look and feel of our brand identity is important to me. I would like a logo to reflect friendliness, professionalism, good quality and good values- that can be well used in our marketing and promotions literature.
I want to steer away from cliché’s like cartoon pig mascots with garish colours. (Even slightly wary about having a pig/hog image included at all, because it seems obvious, easy and undifferentiating to other designs….however it may be a mistake not to include a pig image? It is what it is!
I’m uncertain whether to commission a traditional looking logo (woodcut effect/emblem/decorative etc) or go with a more modern minimal look that’s like web 2.0/abstract etc..
Any advice would be appreciated.

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/should-my-hog-roasting-business-have-a-modern-look-or-traditional-logo/2281/feed/ 1 Good Business Schools or Graphic Design? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/good-business-schools-or-graphic-design/2252/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/good-business-schools-or-graphic-design/2252/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:57:31 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/good-business-schools-or-graphic-design/2252/ I’m looking for a college or university that is well-known for their Business (Advertising/Marketing) or Graphic Design Majors. Does anyone have a suggestions?

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/good-business-schools-or-graphic-design/2252/feed/ 1 Work in Japan as graphic artist, advertising? How about starting a business? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/work-in-japan-as-graphic-artist-advertising-how-about-starting-a-business/2244/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/work-in-japan-as-graphic-artist-advertising-how-about-starting-a-business/2244/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:51:03 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/work-in-japan-as-graphic-artist-advertising-how-about-starting-a-business/2244/ This is more of a what-if? question. As at this point, I don’t seriously intend to move to Japan but like to think about it…We (wife + I ) would want to be in Kyoto (or maybe elsewhere in Kansai – but mostly Kyoto)

I have 20+ years self employed experience in graphic arts, illustration, design (Mac) – as well as copy-writing, art direction.. I currently work mostly for fashion, retail and travel clients, I have a strong work ethic.. I know there is a lot of English marketing and design already in Japan and with my experience I imagine I would be a terrific asset to a small firm.. I can also draw “kawaee” little logo characters, and do a lot of “youth-oreinted’ kind of work.
any ideas if I could find work easily? what kind of pay?

If I were to re-locate and cash out my assets here, would have in the neighbourhood of 50million Yen. How easy would it be for a Gaijin to buy a home or start a (izakaya) business with that kind of money?

domo arigato – okini! ; )

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/work-in-japan-as-graphic-artist-advertising-how-about-starting-a-business/2244/feed/ 2 what are good ways to build links for my web design business located in Port Charlotte Florida? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/what-are-good-ways-to-build-links-for-my-web-design-business-located-in-port-charlotte-florida/2195/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/what-are-good-ways-to-build-links-for-my-web-design-business-located-in-port-charlotte-florida/2195/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:29:14 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/what-are-good-ways-to-build-links-for-my-web-design-business-located-in-port-charlotte-florida/2195/ What are good ways to build links for my web design business? My website is wdflorida.com in port charlotte Florida.

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/what-are-good-ways-to-build-links-for-my-web-design-business-located-in-port-charlotte-florida/2195/feed/ 5 Is there a site that teaches you the business side of web design? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/is-there-a-site-that-teaches-you-the-business-side-of-web-design/2131/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/is-there-a-site-that-teaches-you-the-business-side-of-web-design/2131/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:25:57 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/is-there-a-site-that-teaches-you-the-business-side-of-web-design/2131/ Is there a site that teaches you the business side of web design. I know that web designers can own the sites they design for companies but what does that exactly entitle them to do or have? What are the other legal aspects of designing a site?

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/is-there-a-site-that-teaches-you-the-business-side-of-web-design/2131/feed/ 1 Is a business license required for web design? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/is-a-business-license-required-for-web-design/2120/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/is-a-business-license-required-for-web-design/2120/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:25:27 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/is-a-business-license-required-for-web-design/2120/ I want to do web design and I am prepared to report all income to the IRS. Do I still need a tax ID number and business license?

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/is-a-business-license-required-for-web-design/2120/feed/ 2 Where is the best place to get a free small business web site & website building tools? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/where-is-the-best-place-to-get-a-free-small-business-web-site-website-building-tools/2114/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/where-is-the-best-place-to-get-a-free-small-business-web-site-website-building-tools/2114/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:30:32 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/where-is-the-best-place-to-get-a-free-small-business-web-site-website-building-tools/2114/ And — is it necessary anymore to actually learn HTML to build and manage your own web site so you don’t have to hire a professional? I would so much rather manage my own web site and have complete designing & maintenance control.

I am a pretty good ametuer graphic design person. I want to find something that I can I can totally design my own web pages instead of using the generic designs that have very little design flexibility.

And I want to be able to upload my own logo and place it strategically myself instead of in the one spot that some web building tools allow. I want more flexibility than those building sites allow.

BUT … I am also on a VERY limited budget.

Thanks for any help or suggestions you can give me.

]]> http://grantgeorgedesign.com/where-is-the-best-place-to-get-a-free-small-business-web-site-website-building-tools/2114/feed/ 3 I have a Store Design Business on eBay. I sell Store Logos & Web Pages. Should I start selling Templates? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/i-have-a-store-design-business-on-ebay-i-sell-store-logos-web-pages-should-i-start-selling-templates/2065/ http://grantgeorgedesign.com/i-have-a-store-design-business-on-ebay-i-sell-store-logos-web-pages-should-i-start-selling-templates/2065/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:38:12 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/i-have-a-store-design-business-on-ebay-i-sell-store-logos-web-pages-should-i-start-selling-templates/2065/ I have a Store Design Business on eBay. I sell Store Logos & Web Pages. Should I start selling Templates?
I have seen alot of designers sell templates and make really good money. I am thinking about selling my own auction templates on eBay.

Does anyone know the best price to ask for an auction template? Some are selling them for $3 and I have seen them go up to $10.

Please email me or do a Yahoo Search on my eBay store to check out my exquisite designs!=) Give me some feedback on my work. I always love to hear from others.=)

Thanks and have a blessed day,

Tonya’s Dynamic Designs

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