Ten Lessons Learned as a self-employed Graphic Designer

By Becky BayneMay 31, 2011July 11th, 2014The Business of Graphic Design

Next May (2012) will be my 20th year in business! Many things have changed since 1992, but I have 10 specific things I’ve learned since I started my business that continue to help me succeed today.

10. Plan well and be organized.

9. Don’t do what you aren’t good at – find help!

8. Continuing Education is extremely important.

7. An empty checkbook is a great motivator.

6. Bill collecting can take some creativity.

5. NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK

4. Friends are more important than money.

3. Client Relationships really matter.

2. You can move a business across the country.

1. I’m braver than I thought!

to be continued…

About Becky Bayne

Becky Bayne is a self-publishing expert, an award-winning international book designer, a published illustrator, and an experienced graphic design entrepreneur, she offers authors a less stressful design + self-publishing experience working with each one personally throughout the process. She loves brainstorming with her clients about all the options for designing their unique book as they begin their authorprenerial journey.