Design Business: Industry Issues & Advice

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Distinguishing Profitability vs. Cashflow in Your Design Business

A step toward an improving business at your graphic, web design firm is ending denial and fixing problems. Start by understanding profitability and cashflow. More

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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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Creative Bliss Day 17: Selling Design Ideas With A Perfect Pitch

Do you ever ponder “How do I go about selling my best design ideas?” Find techniques to help you sell design ideas, including these tips for a perfect pitch. More

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How to Get New Clients: 4 Tips

Design business expert David C. Baker offers 4 strategies for how to get new clients. Start with these essentials and you’ll be finding new clients in no time! More

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Crowdsourcing Design: Pro or Con?

Is crowdsourcing an unfair business practice, or an unstoppable movement that’s not to be feared? Two design-industry experts weigh both sides of the argument. More

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10 Tactics to Build the Best Staff

You can start to build a better staff by tweaking your own management style, creating an environment that attracts the type of employees you most desire, and simply understanding what motivates people. Check out these 10 tips. More

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6 Tips for Generating Business Through LinkedIn

You may have established a LinkedIn profile, but you’re likely not taking full advantage of it. Learn how designers can maximize this social networking tool’s potential to find new client prospects. More

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Mastering the Power of “No” in Client Relationships

Caring is good, but it also can be dangerous when you don’t know where to draw a line in a client relationship. Business expert David C. Baker divulges tips for when to say “no” in order to run your design business more effectively. More

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Take HOW’s Design Salary Survey

Admit it: You’re curious to know how your paycheck compares to those of your design colleagues in similar positions. HOW’s 2012 Design Salary Report will have all the answers, but we need your help! More

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Ask Yourself These 10 Questions to Better Self-Promote in the New Year

Make 2012 your business’ most successful year yet. As the new year begins, ask yourself these 10 provocative questions that can prompt a fresh look at your firm and how you will promote it. More

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