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Design Business: Industry Issues & Advice
Are you a design principal or in design management? Stay abreast on leading tips for smart growth strategies, self-promotion design advice and management issues. Experts in the industry and business consultants are tapped for leading advice on new business trends and sage wisdom for starting your own graphic design business.
Tax Tips for Freelancers: File Late but Don’t Procrastinate
A tax expert says to the creatively self-employed that this may be the year to file for an extension. She outlines tax-savings ideas by doing so and tips for taking advantage of the extra time.
Designers Tackle Copyright & Intellectual Property Issues
Copyright law is far from simple, or perfect. This is a subject that all creative people have a vested interest in. It’s time for all designers to learn more about protecting their rights.
Categories: Design Business & The Industry of Design, Design Business: Industry Issues & Advice, Design Careers: Industry Advice & Job Search Tips, Design Management: The Process & Business of Design, Featured, Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance
Tags: copyright, intellectual property
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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.
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.
13 Designers Share Their Design Career Goals
Wondering what it would take to get to the next level in your design career? Check out real-world designers’ answers.
The Impact that Comes with Control in a Marketing Firm
How do you get (money and) impact in a client relationship, consistently, month after month? It doesn’t happen without some measure of control in the client relationship. If you’re an order-taker (that’s the opposite end of the spectrum), you’re not an expert, and your recommendations are not considered as seriously as they could be.
Get More Clients for Your Design Business
Want to get more clients? Check out this real-world client proposal, sample qualifying material, book excerpt and expert interview to learn how to find clients.
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.
Categories: Design Business: Industry Issues & Advice, Design Careers: Industry Advice & Job Search Tips, Design Management: The Process & Business of Design, Featured, On the Job: Advice & Tips for Designers
Tags: remote worker, remote working, team morale, telecommuter, virtual meetings, working remotely
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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.
