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What's the best way to invoice your design clients?

May 27th, 2011 by Preston D Lee

Raise your hand if you like to get paid. Ok, I can’t see if you’re raising your hand, but I would guess that you are
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Equipment for your freelance business: Buy or Get By?

May 25th, 2011 by Dan Sweet

As a freelance designer, there are certain hardware and software needs that I just can’t do without. I need a reliable computer, a desk, my
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8 web site essentials that will turn visitors into paying clients

May 23rd, 2011 by Preston D Lee

Have you ever worked hard on a web site only to be depressed that it doesn’t cause your site visitors to do anything important? Maybe
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You Know You're a Freelance Designer When… #29

May 21st, 2011 by Ken Reynolds

You Know You're a Freelance Designer When... #...
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Top mistakes designers make when designing brochures

May 20th, 2011 by Nicky Bhangu

Mistake 1 – Trying to include too much One of the classic mistakes many people make when designing their own booklets is including everything about
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10 tips for creating the ideal freelance design workspace

May 18th, 2011 by Dan Sweet

One of the main draws of the freelance lifestyle these days is the ability to work wherever and whenever you want. Setting up my freelance
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How long should a designer fight a client about a poor design decision?

May 16th, 2011 by Preston D Lee

If you’ve been designing for long, you’ve experienced a scenario like I am going through right now: You’ve met with your client, discussed the details
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You Know You're a Freelance Designer When… #28

May 14th, 2011 by Ken Reynolds

You Know You're a Freelance Designer When... #...
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How to handle design clients who always demand a discount

May 13th, 2011 by Sydrena Smith

Sarah is a very successful individual. She owns 3 pastry shops in my metropolitan area. Smart. Well-rounded. Well connected. The type of person that will
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Sole proprietor vs Corporations: Determine your freelance design business structure

May 11th, 2011 by Dan Sweet

So you’ve made the decision to embark on the tumultuous journey that is starting your own freelance business. Before you get too far, it’s really
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Keep design clients happy by managing expectations

May 9th, 2011 by Preston D Lee

Keeping clients happy is one of the most difficult aspects of running your own design business. After all, if your clients aren’t happy, it’s likely
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You Know You're a Freelance Designer When… #27

May 7th, 2011 by Ken Reynolds

You Know You're a Freelance Designer When... #...
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How to spot a rotten design client before signing the contract

May 6th, 2011 by Preston D Lee

It has happened to me one too many times: A potential clients calls me, we talk about their project, we meet and discuss the details
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What motivates you to be a freelance designer? Freelance for the right reasons.

May 4th, 2011 by Dan Sweet

Each week at GDB, Dan Sweet provides priceless tips and helpful secrets to make your freelance design venture a success. You can connect with Dan
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When should you bill your design clients?

May 2nd, 2011 by Preston D Lee

Designing great-looking logos or websites (or whatever your passion is) can be one of the most exhilarating experiences for designers like us. But after a
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You Know You're a Freelance Designer When… #26

April 30th, 2011 by Ken Reynolds

You Know You're a Freelance Designer When... #...
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