i am new to gimp how do i get started

[1mikehuff]

i have never used a graphic design website before i just started a business and have a business card and flyer design that my neighbor made for me but didn't finish i want to make some changes and finish the cards and flyers so i can send them out and have printed also how do i upload my design to work on it i want to be able to make custom flyers for different specials i might be running also i paint cars and anything anybody wants painted i thought i could use a graphic design soft ware to design paint jobs can anybody help me get started as i have no experience in this any help would be greatly appreciated