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Association For Electronic Business (AFEB)

AFEB (formerly Huntsville CALS Interest Group or HCIG) was organized to provide a regional forum for participants with interest in electronic business, to promote electronic business, and to exchange ideas and innovative approaches to the transfer of information via electronic media. The organization's objective is to promote the adaptation, use, and maturation of electronic business practices in industry, government, and academia.

All you need to start an electronic and computer art business is a home computer, color printer, and graphic software packages. Many people go into this business because they already have some experience in desktop publishing and want to advance to computer art designs. You may start the business with friends, relatives, and others that you have already established a business relationship. To get experience, you may offer to do free designs for local groups such as churches and charitable organizations. They in turn will advertise your work. Make certain your company's name and telephone number is on your advertisement. You should also advertise your service in the local paper and in the telephone directory Yellow Pages.

For this type of business it is better to charge a flat rate rather than work by the hour. You may get request to do jobs such as business cards, resume', and newsletters with designs. The rate for these projects may vary depending on the complexity of the job. An individual working at home offering full services such as writing and design can generate $100,000 a year or more.

If you want additional training in electronic art or desktop publishing, you may contact your local community college or a school that offer courses on these subjects. To find out where to get products to start an electronic art business, see the list of electronic art suppliers on the Internet.

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