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.

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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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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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6 Steps Toward a Successful Freelance Career

If you dream about transitioning from a full-timer to a successful freelancer, start planning and preparing now. Take these 6 steps toward making your freelance dreams a reality. More

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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. More

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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. More

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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. 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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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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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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