- BONUS: Cyriaque’s tips for success:
- If you’re going to go into business, do it properly. Little investments make a big difference. Incorporate your company, set up a company e-mail, and know your craft inside in out.
- Be visible and active on the Web. This the age of social media, so you should have a Website and be leveraging social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. The ability to increase your visibility online through those avenues is astounding.
- Know where you are so you’ll know where you’re going. Finally, just research the business you’re entering, gauge what the industry standards are, and then find a competitive advantage and try to exceed those standards.