How To Start a Graphic Design Business from Scratch in 2022

If you’re ready to FINALLY start your graphic design business, then this tutorial is for you. We reveal the most IMPORTANT steps required to be successful when starting a graphic design business.

Here are just a few things we’ll dive into in this video:
(PS: You can follow along on this article: https://millo.co/starting-your-own-design-business-how-to)

— How to find your very first graphic design clients
— The SECRET to setting your pricing so you don’t get cheated
— How to name your graphic design business (your name vs. business name)
— How to build a business plan that doesn’t take DAYS
— And tons more!

Mentioned in this video:
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How to Get Graphic Design Clients:
https://millo.co/struggling-to-find-clients-how-i-built-my-business-from-nothing

Bonsai Rate Explorer:
https://www.hellobonsai.com/freelance-rates?fp_ref=millo&fp_sid=re

Tools for Building a Portfolio:
Wix.com, SquareSpace.com, Webflow.com

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Freelance Business Plan Template + Guide

Invoicing Tools & Apps

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Hectic App
https://millo.co/hectic

Freshbooks Invoicing
https://millo.co/freshbooks

Bonsai all-in one tool for freelancers
https://millo.co/bonsai

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0:00 Introduction
0:37 STEP 1: Find your first graphic design clients
1:17 STEP 2: Set your pricing structure
2:01 STEP 3: Name your graphic design business
3:22 STEP 4: Create a portfolio site
4:21 STEP 5: Make a business plan
5:36 STEP 6: Deliver high quality work
6:03 STEP 7: Send invoices and collect payments
6:39 STEP 8: Ask for referrals