If someone was going to really pressure me to recommend a hot home-based business for now and
future, there's one I'd have to list. That's web design! It seems everyone wants/needs to get a website up. For those who have started creating sites for yourself, family, and friends and become intrigued with
idea of actually making money doing something you really enjoy, web design might be
perfect home business for you.Jennifer Czawlytko, author of
eBook, "A Bizy's Guide To Creating Success In Web Design" took time out of her busy schedule to talk about her business of web designing.
Jennifer has been my web designer for several years. I first met her in an online chat that I used to host on AOL several years ago. A couple of years into designing my site myself, I was in desperate need of finding a designer. Because Jennifer wasn't shy about
business she ran, I knew exactly who I was going to ask to take this job.
I know you'll learn so much from Jennifer's past experience and
tips she has to offer.
Liz: Jen, what makes web design
right business for you?
Jen: I have always had a creative side that I primarily saved for my off time (doing crafts, helping
PTA, etc.). I never really knew how to use my creativity to succeed in my work life until I started working on
computers at my children's schools. As I explain in my eBook, I started with desktop publishing and eventually discovered web design. Here was a business where I could be creative on a daily basis and make money. It is important to note though, while I can make a good income with this business,
benefits of running this business go far beyond financial. I am a naturally shy person, but web designing has allowed me to do something that I love, something that can make a difference for so many people, and most importantly, something that has allowed me to believe in myself. As a Mom I have always told my children that they have to believe in themselves. Now I can teach them by example. For me, that makes this
right business.
Liz: For
Moms thinking about starting a web design business, would this be a good business for them to start from home? And why?
Jen: Definitely, if they have creative talents and can project a solid business image, this is an ideal business to run from home. In my eBook I cover not only
skills you need for this business, but also talk about personalities. It is important for
budding entrepreneur to know that this type of business is not for everyone. For example, you won't make money overnight and you won't have
benefit of someone else's product to sell. Web design is a business where you are selling your skills, your only "product samples" are things that YOU create. That may sound scary, but remember
benefits ... YOU create your own success, YOU manage your own schedule and workload, and YOU reap all
benefits. I love being able to attend all my boys' school events, being able to work at 1 AM if one of my boys isn't feeling well during
day, deciding when I want to take a vacation, etc.
Liz: Has this business always been easy? Did you ever think about giving up?
Jen: Has anyone ever actually answered yes to that first question and no to
second one? LOL I truly believe any business you start is going to have its tough times and there will be times you feel like giving up. So no, it hasn't always been easy, and yes, I have considered giving up, many times. But it isn't important if you have times like that; what is important is how you handle them and grow from them. The first "problem" that arises will always be
toughest one because you are more vulnerable in
beginning. But if you learn from each bad experience, you will prevent future mistakes and you will be stronger for it. In my eBook, I present some of
problems I have faced so that others can learn from my experiences as well as their own.