How to Start a Home-based Graphic Design Business

Lisa Polce is an accomplished graphic designer with over twenty years' experience. She has worked for public and privately owned companies as well as starting her own graphic design firm in 2009. Throughout her career, she has worked with small to mid-size companies and is very involved with the Advertising Club of Connecticut, West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and Business Network International, in which she has served in leadership roles. Lisa lives in Connecticut with her son, Hunter. Her website is www.hjgraphicdesigns.com

Jim Smith is an accomplished Web designer and trainer who owns a home-based business specializing in website design and hosting. Jim speaks frequently to groups on Internet-related subjects. His presentations range from introductory training sessions at local libraries to Internet seminars and workshops for Fortune 500 companies. Jim's company is Blarneystone, LLC, and his company website is www.blarneystone.com.