If you're wondering how to start an invitation design business, then wonder no more.
Because I'm about to tell you.
And I will tell you this - it couldn't be easier and it couldn't be any less expensive.
So listen up.
First, there are a couple of different business models you could follow for your design business.
If you're very creative and have a talent for business, too, you could sell wedding invitations that you create yourself.
By creating your own original designs you'll have the highest profit potential because you'll know what your costs are and you can set your own retails accordingly.
If you don't think you have the creative ability, or maybe you feel you don't know enough about business to be able to control your costs versus your resale dollars, then you could start off by selling pre-made blank wedding invitations.
These require only a little bit of creativity on your part and that's mainly just setting up the text on your computer and assembling the invitations after you've printed them out.
Either way you choose to go, your next step will be to create a portfolio of your work to show to your prospective clients.
After all, no one buys wedding invitations sight unseen.
I started out with only wedding invitations in my portfolio but I quickly added matching samples of save the date cards, wedding programs and Thank You cards.
You should, too.
You'll find that most people want to order their wedding stationery in matching sets.
So, if you only provide the invitation, they may go to someone else to find everything they need in one place.
Since you'll be offering designer wedding stationery, you should also have someone make you some nice business cards and business stationery.
And if they can make your order forms to match, that would look even more professional.
Be sure to check with your local government officials to see what kind of licensing, if any, is needed for you to operate a home business.
You wouldn't want to end up getting some huge fine your first week you're in business.
And it's wise to get an accountant, too.
Even if you're only going to go into this for a little extra pin money, an accountant will be able to look everything over an make sure you've crossed all of your t's and dotted the i's.
He'll also advise you to get a separate checking account for your business.
Sharing your household account with your business does not look good to the tax man.
You'll also want to make sure you have a good quality printer at home.
No matter how beautiful your designs are, they can be ruined if the text looks like it was printed with a crayon.
Unless, of course, that's part of your design! I hope that at least answers a few of your "How To Start An Invitation Design Business" questions.
And I wish you much success and happiness with your new career!
Because I'm about to tell you.
And I will tell you this - it couldn't be easier and it couldn't be any less expensive.
So listen up.
First, there are a couple of different business models you could follow for your design business.
If you're very creative and have a talent for business, too, you could sell wedding invitations that you create yourself.
By creating your own original designs you'll have the highest profit potential because you'll know what your costs are and you can set your own retails accordingly.
If you don't think you have the creative ability, or maybe you feel you don't know enough about business to be able to control your costs versus your resale dollars, then you could start off by selling pre-made blank wedding invitations.
These require only a little bit of creativity on your part and that's mainly just setting up the text on your computer and assembling the invitations after you've printed them out.
Either way you choose to go, your next step will be to create a portfolio of your work to show to your prospective clients.
After all, no one buys wedding invitations sight unseen.
I started out with only wedding invitations in my portfolio but I quickly added matching samples of save the date cards, wedding programs and Thank You cards.
You should, too.
You'll find that most people want to order their wedding stationery in matching sets.
So, if you only provide the invitation, they may go to someone else to find everything they need in one place.
Since you'll be offering designer wedding stationery, you should also have someone make you some nice business cards and business stationery.
And if they can make your order forms to match, that would look even more professional.
Be sure to check with your local government officials to see what kind of licensing, if any, is needed for you to operate a home business.
You wouldn't want to end up getting some huge fine your first week you're in business.
And it's wise to get an accountant, too.
Even if you're only going to go into this for a little extra pin money, an accountant will be able to look everything over an make sure you've crossed all of your t's and dotted the i's.
He'll also advise you to get a separate checking account for your business.
Sharing your household account with your business does not look good to the tax man.
You'll also want to make sure you have a good quality printer at home.
No matter how beautiful your designs are, they can be ruined if the text looks like it was printed with a crayon.
Unless, of course, that's part of your design! I hope that at least answers a few of your "How To Start An Invitation Design Business" questions.
And I wish you much success and happiness with your new career!