Design Business & The Industry of Design

Get the latest expert advice in marketing, growth, management and legal issues of interest to principals and design management. And, find tips for starting your own design business. HOW has pooled together industry experts and business consultants to provide the tools to help you achieve success in the design industry as a business leader. Plus, hear stories of design businesses from around the globe and the business philosophies that guide these successful entities.

6 Tips for Designers Working Remotely

Today, it’s not uncommon for telecommuter team members to be spread out across the globe. Consider these tips for managing remote working relationships. More

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8 Social Media Tips for New Grads

If you’re looking for a job, be sure to make the most of social media. Following are eight social media tips to help you in your graphic design career job hunt. More

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How Damien’s business grew 25% since CFC 2011

Have you ever wondered how people grow their business and become successful? Well, designer, Damien Golden, did! So she decided to stop putting off going to the Creative Freelancer Conference and (in the spirit of Nike) said to herself – Just Do It! And here’s how she did it! Continue reading More

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How Damien’s business grew 25% since CFC 2011

Have you ever wondered how people grow their business and become successful? Well, designer, Damien Golden, did! So she decided to stop putting off going to the Creative Freelancer Conference and (in the spirit of Nike) said to herself – Just Do It! And here’s how she did it! Continue reading More

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Happy 10th anniversary of freelancing, Tom!

Creative Renegade: Solo copywriter and sustainability evangelist, Tom Tumbusch of WordStreamCopy, celebrates 10 years of freelancing Continue reading More

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How to Write a Graphic Design Proposal

If you’re trying to learn how to write a proposal, this post will help. Because I’m convinced that the key technique to writing a graphic design proposal that gets you the job (this goes for a web design proposal or … Continue reading More

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14 Cool Business Card Designs

From super low-budget to ‘the world’s most expensive,’ these cool business card designs do a great job of representing the design firms and clients they personify.
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Networking Tips for Freelancers

Networking tips for you: the person who would rather endure a root canal than speak to a stranger at a cocktail party. Continue reading More

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How can you differentiate yourself?

See how Nat Clymer, portrait photographer, demonstrates his point of differentiation and stands out from the clutter through his email marketing. Continue reading More

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The Keys to Design Business Success: Belief, Opportunity, Capacity

The path to success in your design business involves belief, opportunity and capacity. The end goal isn’t in sheer size, but in profitability and impact. More

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