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Sep 2016
32m 36s

002 - How to Start a Design Business — w...

THE FUTUR
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What do you need to know to start and run a design business?  Successful Business Man & Designer Chris Do imparts experience wisdom and knowledge on the most important issues entrepreneurs face when starting and running a business. Frank Shi, a smart, young entrepreneur on the verge of starting a motion graphics business, asks Chris Do the following question ... Show More
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