vijayanimo Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 hi dear all member............ i m freelancer and want to establilsh my business in arch visualisation...... i wana tips and tricks to estabilishment. how can i found good client and project..... my arch website is underconstruction.......... i m preparing stuff myself for my website plz guide me................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Well, thats the most ridiculous question Ive heard in a while. Do you really expect someone to write your business plan for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Lane Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Please dont take offense, as its not intended, but i youre looking to do work overseas (which, being Indian I assume you will) then i would recommend perhaps learning better english. Language barrier can cause alot of problems due to interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Buckley Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 just going to jump on the bandwagon here and ask if anyone who has already setup there own business reccomends using software wizards for things like business plans and getting started??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippu Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 i am sure there were other threads on the same issue , plus there was that article by brian... that should get you guys started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dmillermeter Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 here is a great place to start if you want to start your own business. http://www.cgarchitect.com/upclose/DW/default.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieLeon Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Asking for advice here is a good first step. Don't let anyone discourage you because you can be a successful freelancer. Establishing an Arch Viz business is simple. You will need a good website and strong portfolio "before" you approach any clients. You can only make a first impression once so make it as good as possible. Once you have your site ready, start posting your work here and on other websites. Try not to send spam emails to every architect on the planet, but it's ok to target some specifically and send them courteous introductory emails. Another thing you might want to try is to bid on 3d work at freelance websites like Guru.com, Elance.com, and oDesk.com. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Zaslavsky Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks Eddie - thats great advice for any beginning freelancer. i've recently also started up a 3D vis business and its been great learning from here. There's plenty of work for those who are keen and good English is never a huge barrier if you're good at whatever software you pick. best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijayanimo Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 thanks Eddie, many many thanks, somebody try to discourage me, i know my English is not so good but i have good knowledge of 3D, rite now i m using 3ds max and vray, i m not very experienced, i m learner and try to learn many good thing like you people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijayanimo Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) thanks stan many many many many thankssssssssssss...... i feel bad, but really u encourage me, oh really u a nice person, i wanna meet you, u wanna ?? Edited July 30, 2008 by vijayanimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijayanimo Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 hi ky lane thanks for your suggestion. i will try really. plz teach me. your are like my teacher.sometimes i use mobile msg type English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salf Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 lmao...... this is funny. No offense dude, hope everything goes well with you, I just find this too funny, almost hard to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevy Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hey there I wish you best of luck with your new business. If you need help please send me message and I will be glad to help. I think the online portfolio is one of the most important things. Portfolio is usually the first thing people look at and if its not good it may discourage potential customers from contacting you. Spend the extra time and money and do it right the first time. It will pay off big time if you show a first class website. hi ky lane thanks for your suggestion. i will try really. plz teach me. your are like my teacher.sometimes i use mobile msg type English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucho Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 i don't like the offensive language showed on this thread, if someone need help in the forum always there are a lot of people here that can bring help.To the people who don't have comments, i suggest dont to be offensive, is just a simple cordiality rule . Vijayanimo, go ahead with your business and good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have to agree with Salf. If anyone is serious about starting a business, they start with a business plan, a budget, a body of work and some potential clients. Not asking if someone will be their friend on a forum. If this guy is going into this thing with dellusions that its going to be a walk in the park, then encouraging him is not doing him a favor. Slapping someone on the back and telling them it will all be ok does not put food on the table, repay the business loan and put the kids through school. I work with freelancers all over the world, I run a 3d firm, I dont deal with freelancers that cant speak/write fluent English and neither do any of my clients. I dont deal with people who do not meet my level of professionalism either. Im not gonna bash the guy for trying, but the image he has thus far presented leads me to doubt whether he has the mettle to start a successful business. Put it like this, if someone approached you and said "How i can start business", would you invest in their firm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden_Pixel Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have to agree with Salf. If anyone is serious about starting a business, they start with a business plan, a budget, a body of work and some potential clients. Not asking if someone will be their friend on a forum. If this guy is going into this thing with dellusions that its going to be a walk in the park, then encouraging him is not doing him a favor. Slapping someone on the back and telling them it will all be ok does not put food on the table, repay the business loan and put the kids through school. I work with freelancers all over the world, I run a 3d firm, I dont deal with freelancers that cant speak/write fluent English and neither do any of my clients. I dont deal with people who do not meet my level of professionalism either. Im not gonna bash the guy for trying, but the image he has thus far presented leads me to doubt whether he has the mettle to start a successful business. Put it like this, if someone approached you and said "How i can start business", would you invest in their firm? Give the guy a break. He is asking for tips and tricks, not a business plan. Who are you to judge whether this guy will be a success. You say you don't deal with people who can't speak/write fluent English, what's your point?. You say you are not going to bash the guy for trying, you already have. Get off your high horse, not everybody is as business savvy as you claim to be. Also you said if he approached someone and said "How can I start a business", you wouldn't invest in his firm. I must have missed the part where he posted on the forums asking for investment from you, the guy just wanted some advice. I know you run 3dcom in Chicago, which also has offices in London. Do you actually own and run the whole company?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) Sorry if that came off a little harsh. Im not saying Im savvy on running a business. Im saying Im doing it and finding it very difficult. Admittedly, this guy didnt ask for an opinion on whether or not he Should start a business, he asked HOW to start a business. But the answers are intrinsically linked. He should be asking if he's in a position to start a business. To start a business requires a capital investment for licenses, equipment, premises and marketing. To offer encouragement and blind optimism isnt helping the guy, thats all I mean. Oh, and to answer your question, I run the Chicago studio of 3dcom. I dont own it, but I started it and Im solely responsible for it. Edited July 31, 2008 by Tommy L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden_Pixel Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Sorry if that came off a little harsh. Im not saying Im savvy on running a business. Im saying Im doing it and finding it very difficult. Admittedly, this guy didnt ask for an opinion on whether or not he Should start a business, he asked HOW to start a business. But the answers are intrinsically linked. He should be asking if he's in a position to start a business. To start a business requires a capital investment for licenses, equipment, premises and marketing. To offer encouragement and blind optimism isnt helping the guy, thats all I mean. Oh, and to answer your question, I run the Chicago studio of 3dcom. I dont own it, but I started it and Im solely responsible for it. My point is that it is not your position to judge whether he should start a business. You don't even know the guy. Let him make his own mistakes or successes. He asked for basic tips and tricks on how to start a business, that's it. Yet from his few posts you managed to come to this statement "but the image he has thus far presented leads me to doubt whether he has the mettle to start a successful business". You also jumped down his throat with "Well, that's the most ridiculous question Ive heard in a while". If you think the question is so ridiculous why even answer it and especially with such negativity. You don't need to give him blind optimism but at least give him advice instead of telling him it's a ridiculous question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 So maybe the lesson here is that professionalism is a good place to start. Some people will judge you on the way you present yourself. Some people will judge you if you spjell things wrong of if your grammar is not well. And yes some people will judge you if it seems like there may be a difficulty communicating. Vijayanimo - listen to this. This is a pretty good thing that has been illustrated you may run across this with many people. Present yourself in the best light you can. Thats a great business lesson because some people will make an opinion based only on this. I stopped in Lucknow once. A friend of mine lived there for a few months. I don't remember it that well. Funny how quick memory fades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieLeon Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 thanks Eddie, many many thanks, somebody try to discourage me, i know my English is not so good but i have good knowledge of 3D, rite now i m using 3ds max and vray, i m not very experienced, i m learner and try to learn many good thing like you people. You're welcome and your English is good enough. As you can see, CGArchitect is a great place for info and advice. You just have to filter some of it Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cassil Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Please dont take offense, as its not intended, but i youre looking to do work overseas (which, being Indian I assume you will) then i would recommend perhaps learning better english. Language barrier can cause alot of problems due to interpretation. You do realize that English is a common and official language in India don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean@pikcells Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 don't get discouraged, enthusiasm counts for a lot in my opinion. what experience have you already had in the industry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijayanimo Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) hello and hi to all member, Oh nice forum, i late to join it. i miss many things many many thanks to all member to give me suggestion. please keep it up...... I was never think that it will be a big issue here. yes, i really meant "tips and tricks" only. i know i am not too much experienced in 3d arch but quit well.it will be stupid things to ask about biz plans. i just want tips from experienced member,nobody knows everything. we learn with my father,my mother,my friend,relatives and from many things, girlfriend also. about my English,...quit well. Everybody knows about "INDIA" and it "ECONOMY" and here English is a common language."very very common" Two American guy established a company in Lucknow(India) and I am first art director of this company.two guys and me build a successful graphic design company.I did everything to achieve success. Really many many thanks to all member. Edited August 1, 2008 by vijayanimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salf Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) You do realize that English is a common and official language in India don't you? and?...that actually supports Ky Lane's opinion...lol..... Edited August 1, 2008 by Brian Cassil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NehhyMayya Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 eddie's suggestion is apt. am more or less in Vijays category and i think thats practical suggestion. thanks eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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