I emailed this bookstore asking if they were hiring. I noticed they lacked presence on social media and their website wasn’t well made and offered my graphic design services as I’m a recent graphic design graduate. The owner said she didn’t have the budget to hire but was retiring soon and asked if i’d be interested in taking over. I know nothing about owning a business but this seems like a good opportunity so I’m trying to figure out what to do.

  • bayareamastermind@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Marketing is a huge part of running a business and that’s clearly something you know how to do that they don’t. The real question is: Do you want to do marketing and graphic design or do you want to own and run a brick and mortar business? Those are VERY different paths…

    • cjasonac@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      As a designer who started a design agency, I couldn’t agree more.

      I used to design all the time, but my full time job is now running the business. Client relationships, bookkeeping, marketing, etc. Design is the last thing I do unless we’re short-handed on a project.

    • dad-hates-fun@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I think with all the social media tools available you can run a small business and oversee marketing as well.

      All owners wear many hats! I do sales, marketing, social media, IT, hiring, and invoicing. Also blow the leaves and fit the toilet today 😝

      We’re about 1.75m with 15 employees…

      • getyrslfaneggnbeatit@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Bro, you need to step back and delegate. How much of your business (and family income) is dependant on you. If you drop dead tonight can your business continue and your family receive income?