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.

10 Strategies to Help Designers Conquer a Fear of Writing

Is your fear of words hindering you from taking designs to the next level? Conquer it with these 10 strategies that’ll explain the relationship of words and design. More

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Shift from Moonlighter to Full-time Freelancer

This is the year to awaken your creative business dreams. These three unique approaches will help you make the leap from moonlighting to full-time freelancing. What are you waiting for? More

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23 Days. 23 Films. 23 James Bond Posters.

Design duo Herring & Haggis fulfilled the honorable mission of watching all 23 James Bond films in 23 days. The results: 23 stunning and exciting James Bond posters, each documenting one of the films. More

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Mainstream Business Media Focus on Freelancing

Mainstream business media (Fortune, Forbes and NPR’s Marketplace) are starting to address the needs of freelancers. That speaks volumes. Continue reading More

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The Creative Freelancer’s Guide to Drafting a Resume

Does a creative professional need a resume? Kristen Fischer, author of “When Talent Isn’t Enough” thinks so and shares tips on what should be in it. Continue reading More

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Find Your Green Graphic Design Niche

Each green market has a unique character that requires its own design approach, and some will have more appeal for you than others. Here are a few to explore. More

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5 Ways to Stop Being a Starving Artist in 2013

Attention freelance graphic designer: Do you find yourself slipping into starving artist mode already? It’s time to start (or restart) the New Year on the right foot with these tips to break out of the dangerous starving artist cycle you’ve fallen into. More

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48 Things Every Good Boss Needs to Know

David C. Baker shares 48 tips on how to be a good manager to the members of your creative team. Making a difference is more than taking on a social issue, it’s about managing your employees well. More

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No Resolutions This Year!

Pam Saxon, CFC-veteran, does a year-end review to discover that her core offering is a money-loser. Here’s what she’s decided to do instead. Continue reading More

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Free Marketing Pep Talk: Jan. 10 at 2 PM ET

Jan 10 at 2 PM ET: Free “marketing pep talk” webcast with Ilise Benun. Find out exactly which marketing tools to use to grow your business in 2013. Continue reading More

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