How do you start a web design business?

With clients and a computer - plenty of people will start in their bedrooms!

On the other hand, if you don't have a stable client base, you might want to consider working as a web designer for an existing company - as a small, new business to your area, you'll be competing against very established web design businesses, and may struggle to bring in

You also need to consider what type of company you want:

* sole trader * partnership * LLP

* Ltd company

There's plenty of information on the Business Link website about which one is best to pick in certain circumstances. (Applies in the UK - US is different)

Bear in mind that, if you want a professional reputation, you need to know your boundaries - e.g. can you just design simple websites, or are you truly capable of doing ecommerce websites and SEO?