Are you charging enough? What are other designers in your area getting for their work? HOW's recent hourly rate survey revealed some regional trends in what designers are charging.

Pricing your services competitively is a huge challenge in today's market. Management consultants and design-firm veterans tell you when to hold firm, when to give in and how to create value for your own firm and for your clients.

If you're looking for an effective way to bill clients by the hour or are wondering whether your creatives are spending their time wisely, one of these time-tracking programs could be right for your firm.

How much of your time should you be billing to clients? And how do you fix that if you're falling short? Our business pro offers suggestions and insights.