Start & Run a Creative Services Business will show you how to use your skills, training, and experience to make money designing things like book covers, logos, corporate promotional materials, websites, and advertisements. Industry specific information is presented in a logical order, appealing to the novice as well as the seasoned designer who needs advice on a particular situation. Through a series of personal experiences, the author explores the unpredictable nature of the business world from a designer's point of view. The author provides cutting-edge information for creating an electronic portfolio, targeting your market online, and distinguishing yourself from the competition. The book comes with a CD-ROM filled with tools to help you get your business off the ground.