Hi there-
Sam has given you quite a list, and even this may seem overwhelming. Not that it can't be done but trying to learn a program like Photoshop may be quite daunting while also launching a business. That leads to two basic questions -
- Why do you want to learn Photoshop?
- Do you have the time to Invest in learning Photoshop?
There are 0lenty of tutorials - a great series I recommend is Aaron Nace's
30 Days of Photoshop at PHLearn;
phlearn.com
All the basics are covered with explanations, exercises, and sample files. PS itself can be gotten for $10.00 a month. Enough for you to decide how much you want/need to learn and how quickly you can put it into play.
There are many good people here who can help you learn and build files. There are freelancers as well, even locally- check some local print shops or framing stores that do prints. Art supply businesses might also have someone available or even computer shops. You can take advantage of those while you're learning.
It's a good thing to understand how Photoshop works, how it can be used, and what it's capable of for your venture. But don't lose focus on your core business.
Be assured that there are some excellent creatives here also both on the free and paid forums that can help. And they do care about the quality of their work. Even a couple of techies wandering the hallways.
Best of luck and success in your new adventures!
- Jeff