The life of a Graphic Designer - Collaborative Blog

Let's venture the world of creativity today. I was looking at some other blogs and found it necessary to collaborate with bporedesigns a Blog all about Graphic Design and published by Amrika Nimchan.

What is graphic design all about? According to Dictionary.com graphic design as “the art or profession of visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas to convey information to an audience.” Ms. Nimchan agreed with the online definition of the term.

So what exactly is a graphic graphic designer? A graphic designer is responsible for arranging and using elements on different types of media (such as a poster, a package or a website). They usually use programs like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign to get their work done.

So what do you need to join the field and practice the profession? According to Ms. Nimchan all you need is the skill and a degree. Of course if you have the relevant experience in some organizations the degree may not be mandatory.

If you want to learn more on Graphic Design make sure to visit bporedesigns at bporedesigns.blogspot.com.

Ending the blog post off with a quote:

“There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” - Milton Glaser

Small Business Owner?!

     In this Blog post, we are going to mix it up a bit. At Jobs & Careers T&T we usually speak about jobs involving a person being employed, but...what if you wanted to be your own boss? What are the skills required of you to be great at it? That's what we're going to be talking about.

     So there is a saying that people learn through experiences. That's exactly the approach we are taking in explaining to you the steps in starting a small business and being your own boss. So keeping it real and local, I spoke to the owner of a really great clothing store at Lall's Shopping Plaza in Debe and she was more than happy to assist.

     According to the owner of WoW Factor Clothing, starting a business is a lot of hard work and very risky depending on the type of business you are looking to venture into. In starting a small business you need to identify your interests, and identify a way in which you and your products can stand out and be different to others. Secondly you need to have the appropriate funds to properly start the entire business and expect a loss for at least a good few months.

    Once you identify your product and you know that you have the finances, you are set. This is the easy part. You really need to have an ideal place for your store. According to the owner of WoW Factor, her clothing stands out in its current location, making her store catchy and trendy. You need to do that. Locate the suitable place for your product.

     And of course your business needs a name. Select one that is unique and suitable. Now every business place in T&T must be registered. Here's how its done.

Business Name Registration

To register a business name your first step is to fill out an Application for Name Approval/Name Reservation Form and submit it to the address of the Companies Registry. The fee for this process is TT$25.00.

The Business Name Act prohibits the registration of identical names, so you can't register a business name that another company is already using. You can search the business names public record at the Companies Registry. This will tell you if someone is already using the name you have selected and where the business is located. There are several different search options you may wish to pursue. Each name search costs TT$20.00

So if you are really serious about starting a business consider the few simple guidelines on top, ask questions and be sure. 

For more information on starting a small business and all the forms visit the TTConnect website at http://www.ttconnect.gov.tt/gortt/portal/ttconnect/CitizenDetail/?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/gortt/wcm/connect/GorTT%20Web%20Content/ttconnect/citizen/role/abusinessperson/startingabusiness/registering+a+business

Ending the Blog post off with a quote: 

"Behind every small business, there's a story worth knowing. All the corner shops in our towns and cities, the restaurants, cleaners, gyms, hair salons, hardware stores - these didn't come out of nowhere." - Paul Ryan

Collaboration: Workplace dramas

     Workplace dramas! It doesn't matter where you work, or what you do, I'm sure there is workplace drama around you. It's quite common and I believe it's because everyone has such big personalities, likes and dislikes which may account for some of the drama. But today we are focusing on something a big different.

     I've decided to collaborate with a fellow Blogger, whose Blog is entitled "The Coming Out Stories" and what I'm going to focus on in this Blog is "Are you victimized, unaccepted or forced to muzzle yourself in the workplace being a member of the LGBT community?"

     Speaking to one of my friends who happens to be an LGBT member, he gave me a summary of what he has to deal with. He workings for an organization that educate people of all spheres of financial options. He told me that depending on where he is going he may be required to "tone down his flare" as it is required since he represents the organization. This can be seen as being forced to muzzle yourself.

    What are your thoughts? While you think about that check out this blog entitled "The Coming Out Stories" this gave me the inspiration to do this blog post. My friend was also featured on that blog so make sure and check it out :http://wavelfraser6.wordpress.com/

Ending this blog post with a quote:

“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.” - George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones