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This week I worked on a logo for a label company called PJHN. They focus on shipping clothing labels (for jeans and jackets). I drew the layout after a few design discussions and finished the logo on Wednesday. The logo comprised the title and a fabric-style label positioned back and below. Phong Phu Design Department contacted me about my proposal from last week. I was close, but they finalized with another design.

For this week, I'm currently designing an email signature for Phong Phu International. The new design involves color changes and an increase in the use of shapes compared to the previous design. I'm one of many that the company contacted, and after a few evaluations, they will let me know whether my concept is approved or not. Then I can start on creating the signature.

At the beginning of the week, I got a friend in college reaching out. He needs a logo for his website. It was a biology-fundamentals knowledge site. He didn't want the hassle of online auto-generated designs. I quickly sketched a garden design and completed the work in one afternoon.

There hasn't been anyone getting me from the Welland area. The Indian client who contacted me last week is yet to reply. I'll put that client on hold for now. My business primarily focused on logo design, and it probably doesn't look as appealing to a broader audience. Some might prefer a graphic design business that offers more printing and billboards services.

Recently, Tien Hung firm in Vietnam reached out to me for a logo upgrade. The design was a $20 TH rounded symbol and the company title right beneath it. The discussion was smooth, and it took two days to complete the procedure. It's great to work with them because they're small businesses, taking less time to decide on a suitable logo.

A client from India contacted me for suggestions on a new logo. Their company is called Mayla Digital. However, after I replied with recommendations, they went silent for three days. I'll keep my eyes on them, but the chance of them responding is low.

First off, the purchase of Adobe was smooth. Currently I'm creating logos with Adobe Photoshop. The student package allowed me to use multiple Adobe applications without paying separate subscription fees for individual apps. It's working out better than I expected.

There is a connection problem between my domain and the website host server. I'm currently working to resolve the issue. Going around and delivering flyers is problematic without a car, but eventually, I can finish the work.

The business is coming together. Despite the tight college schedules, it's great to design and produce professional logos for my clients.

To run a business, many components are required - new things like laws and the market, taxes, and advertisement methods. The first week works out alright, but things might slow down later. I might need to be more active in searching for new clients.

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One of my main weaknesses would probably be my lack of confidence. I was relatively quiet as a child. For primary school, they were bullies. Kids that prevent me from playing sports and talking with other classmates. For high school, they were my host parents. Living overseas below 18 years of age meant I needed guardians who guided me through my teenage years. Sadly they weren't the best role model for me to advance my confidence in speaking. One method I used and continue to this day is to form healthy friendships to build my overall confidence. Also, I don't function well under even a small amount of stress, which entrepreneurs experience all the time. To handle anxiety, I frequently exercise. Sports such as boxing and martial arts are phenomenal at relieving stress. I also find myself coping with anxiety better via prolonged exposure to low-stress levels. Finally, procrastination also comes into the discussion. I'm easily distracted from my work, especially in the current age of technology. I offset my reading habit offline, away from the computer, to combat this. Furthermore, I seek enjoyment in my study and work, reducing the need for distractions.