Or if you are thinking about changing careers and can’t spend 3-4 months as an intern, think about working somewhere for just a month – but only if you work every single day.

If you’re not a creative person, then might want to get help with the design and the font so that it’s not hard to read and is visually appealing. Perhaps your T shirt printing company will be able to help for a fee.

If you have a budget for Acttee your project, here are some ways to design your shirt very inexpensively: Limit your imprint colors to 1 or 2. Each additional color in the design will increase the price. Try to stick to a front chest or back only imprint. Adding more locations such as the back or sleeve as well will also increase your cost per piece. The color of the t-shirt will also effect your cost. White t-shirts are fairly inexpensive, color t-shirts are usually around a dollar more per shirt than white. Light color t-shirts can sometimes be cheaper than dark color t-shirts.

All three partners actively participate in running the business. Palmer does the majority of the graphic design, especially on the clothing side. Adam really focuses on web design and interactive media. Colin’s focus is more on business development, client relations and community partnerships.

Start small with your online t-shirt company will help you to not get discouraged. You will not become a household name overnight. When you first get started, design 5 t-shirts and offer them in all sizes. When it looks as if these shirts are selling, design a few more. Do not purchase thousands of t-shirts with a hundred different designs because you will waste a ton of money.

“Arleen is a digger,” says Nancy Ploeger who was vice president of operations and human resources at Manhattan-based New York Sports Clubs when the company hired Ms. Kahn. “What she doesn’t know she finds out.” Arleen saved the fitness company $50,000.

Give away free stuff! People love free T-Shirts and sponsorship goes a long way. It’s also your duty, being in business and generating wealth, to share that with society in some way (Example: Old stock goes in recycle clothing bins, etc.).