graphic design

How does a business go from an idea in your head to a functioning venture that runs smoothly and turns a profit? It helps to get your ideas on paper, and this is where a business plan comes in. A business plan is essential for materializing your business and getting on the road to success.

In life, as in business, it’s important to have role models. Having people to look up to and guide you along in your career is one key to success.

Before you start a business of any kind, there is a lot of planning and research to be done. If you do your homework, you will have a better chance at getting your business off the ground.

Starting a business takes a lot of time, effort, and planning. An entrepreneur has to wear many hats, juggle several tasks at a time, and be incredibly organized.

Warning: so, as the video and Oprah ’s darling du jour and guerrilla closet warrior Peter Walsh so clearly outlines, our pack-rat habits are making us chubby. They can also be a barrier to us going green. We share fast, eco-friendly de-clutter tips for busy lives..

We ask design guru Nate Burgos, named Fast Company’s debut "Fast 50 Champions of Innovation", to reflect on how the Internet changed how designers 'make connections' and why government and 'big business' should care about environmental sustainability and design activism. Here's what the ever quotable Burgos said...

So, for all you energizer bunnies out there, here are a few tips from Montreal based Vivace Design ‘ s Karine Himbeault that, incidentally, we found take 60 seconds or less to actually carry out. Oh and Vivace Design produced a stunning portfolio following their advice. Gone gorgeous green in less than 60? Read on.

Sustainability forward designers have seen what works and what doesn’t when it comes to businesses affirming their environmental commitments to clients. From business cards to 200 page magazines, more and more customers are flipping over to the back of your paper products to look for things like 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Sometimes, they look for wind-powered web sites.