Web & Graphic Design Pricing

Graphic, web design prices and hourly rates for graphic designers are hot topics because these rates are like a first impression in the client’s mind — unforgettable. Arm yourself with the knowledge to create a pricing structure that both compensates you fairly and reflects your design business. Get the latest expert advice in graphic design self-promotion and marketing, growth, management and legal issues of interest to principals and design managers. And, find tips for starting your own design business.

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Best Practices for Pricing

Best practices on pricing from one of the favorite sessions at CFC, The Nuts and Bolts of Pricing and Negotiating, with Sarah Durham Continue reading More

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Proposal Rules To Live By

Nobody loves to do proposals but sometimes you have to, especially when your dream prospect says, “Please send me a proposal.” In a recent interview about the proposal that has won Chicago-based design firm, Rogue Element a full 67% of … Continue reading More

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CFC 2012: Pricing for nonprofits

How do you handle pricing for nonprofits? Should you offer discounts? Sarah Durham, of Big Duck and presenter at CFC 2012 answers these questions and more. Continue reading More

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CFC 2012: Calling all “older” and young freelancers

Today (March 30) is the early bird deadline for the Creative Freelancer Conference so if you’re a young or “older” freelancer, you will find lots to learn and people to learn from at CFC in Boston, June 21-22. Join us! Continue reading More

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A formula for pricing your services

Shane Pearlman of Modern Tribe and speaker at CFC 2012 with a formula for pricing creative services. Continue reading More

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A formula for pricing your services

Shane Pearlman of Modern Tribe and speaker at CFC 2012 with a formula for pricing creative services. Continue reading More

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Designers: How to handle printing markups?

Two creative pros share their take on the logistics of brokering and marketing up printing costs. Continue reading More

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Marketing to Global Small Businesses

Freelance marketing consultant and lecturer in the Czech Republic, Magdalena (Madla) Cevelova, how she markets to Czech small business owners. Continue reading 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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3 Proposal Follow-Up Tips

If you’ve submitted a proposal and now the potential client won’t get back in touch, here are 3 steps you should take to follow up.
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