Tips

When Design-Firm Principals Retire

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After years of running your studio, you may envision moving on to something else. Preparing for your own retirement takes advance planning.

Tax Preparation for Designers

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

April 15th is upon us, and it's time to not only focus on submitting those tax forms to Uncle Sam, but on budgeting wisely for the rest of this year. Here's what you need to know.

11 Reasons to Stay Small

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For some design firms, growth ain't all it's cracked up to be. Maxing out at 4 or 5 employees might be just the right size. Here's why.

Choose a Business Structure

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Figure out which type of business will be the most profitable for you: sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. Learn the tax benefits and liabilities of each type.

Movin' On Up

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ready to move into a bigger, better office space? Before you start packing the boxes, consider the following important business factors that will influence where you set up shop.

Specialize Your Business

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Specializing solves a host of business problems from ineffective marketing to employee turnover. If you're a generalizer, use what you already know about your business to discover your niche.

Seeking Small Business Success?

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

9 tips to increase the odds of your success in a small business.

How to Say No to Spec Work

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Learn some tips for saying no to clients who ask you to work on spec.

Partnership Case Study: Pentagram

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Highly respected design firm Pentagram owes much of its success to its unique partnership structure.

Lost In Translation

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Being a great designer doesn't guarantee you'll succeed as a creative director. Here's a guide to help you navigate the bumpy road from creative work to creative management.

Three Tips to Help Search Engines Find Your Web Site

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If search engines can find your site, that means that clients can, too.

Organize Your Studio

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Handy hints to help you organize your time and your studio.