Business
Agency spotlight: How Anderson Creative continuously finds inspiration
Anderson Creative is a boutique, independent design and branding firm bridging the gap between art and business just outside of Indianapolis,… Read More
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Business
Life as a freelancer: The pros and cons
Freelancing. It seems like the dream career, right? No boss, no schedule, and no office. Well…while part of that is true, there’s more to the… Read More
Business
Who should handle the web hosting bill
You’ve landed a client, built their WordPress site, completed the testing, and now it’s time to wrap up the project. But first, someone’s gotta… Read More
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The art of web design project estimations
It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned industry vet or a newcomer to the field, estimating projects isn’t an easy task. In fact it’s one… Read More
Business
4 new income streams to diversify your freelance revenue
Freelancing can provide lots of freedom, but not so much stability. It’s kind of a universally accepted trade-off. In exchange for choosing your own work,… Read More
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5 financial tips every freelance designer should follow
When you’re a freelancer, you’re the President and CEO of You, Inc. You make all the decisions, set the strategies, put systems in place, accept… Read More
Business
How to hire your first design assistant (and know when you’re ready)
Business is booming. You’re feeling busy, in a good way. Or maybe you’re feeling a little too busy! This is great — it means you’re… Read More
Business
The best tips for dealing with difficult clients
As web designers, we want to love all our clients. That’s what figuring out your ideal client is all about, right? Doing… Read More
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4 ways to make sure working for free actually pays off
“Work for the exposure, they said. It’ll pay off, they said!” I know this sounds like the beginning of a meme or comic strip,… Read More
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12 side business ideas to help increase your income
If you’re a web or graphic designer, you know how fickle your job is, especially if you work as a freelancer. This month you… Read More
Business
How to use turnkey websites to grow your agency
As you’re taking on more web design clients and trying to grow your agency, eventually you’re going to run into the natural problem of… Read More
Business
Why designers need a project management system
When it comes to managing your workload and your workflow, one of the most critical things you need is efficiency. If time truly equals… Read More
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Productivity tips for work-at-home designers
Working from home is awesome. I know, because I’ve been doing it since 2010. No more stuffy jackets, no more pinchy work shoes, no… Read More
Business
How to streamline the most boring parts of your freelance design business
Most freelance creatives have one experience in common: that moment they realized how much of a creative business involves non-creative things. For me, it… Read More
Business, Design
9 pro tips for creating a strong web design portfolio website
As a creative professional, your portfolio can be the making, or failing, of your business. So you need to ensure it represents the full… Read More
Business
4 easy ways to make more money as a freelancer
Looking for a few easy ways to make more money as a freelancer? We’ve compiled a few tips to help you grow your business, increase… Read More
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A 3-step process for finding reliable developers for your designs
Oh, that moment is so sweet – when you finish your design, save the PSD or Sketch file, and exhale. You’re done. You did… Read More
Business
13 books every freelance designer should read
Are you freelancing? No matter where you are in the process, whether you’re thinking about starting a side hustle or you’ve been freelancing for… Read More
Business
Why designers need to understand basic business concepts
When you’re a web designer, you really need to understand some basic business concepts. That’s not just for freelancers, either – agency and in-house… Read More
Business
4 strategies for building a community when you work from home
Working from home can feel isolating at times. You’re not in an office touching base with your colleagues on a regular basis. You’re alone,… Read More
Business, Design
Some useful skills every web designer should learn
Web designers are often thought of as the creatives who sit behind three giant monitors with headphones on typing rows and rows of complicated… Read More
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Tips for freelancers to cut costs and increase income
The adage that “time is money” is especially true when you’re a freelancer. After all, you only get paid for the work that you’re… Read More
Business
How to quote your design clients
Every new creative experiences that familiar wall that sometimes keeps them from moving forward with a project – coming up with a decent quote… Read More
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9 simple ways to make working from home work for you
Ah, the glory days of working from home. Whether you’re freelancing or telecommuting, being able to work from home can be a major life… Read More
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How to find the perfect pricing strategy for your web design business
No matter what service you’re selling, you need to know your pricing. But how do you even begin to figure that out? Pricing is an… Read More
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How to build a successful web design team
Choosing the right team can make or break your web design business. Assembling the best people is crucial for the success of a web… Read More
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How to start your dream design agency
Whether you’re working for a company that someone else started or running a solo design business, starting your own design studio is a big… Read More
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How to decide what skill you should learn next
One of the great perks of being a creative professional is the opportunity to keep learning. Our technology-based field is changing constantly, so there’s… Read More
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4 tips for creating the perfect workspace
As creatives, we draw inspiration from our surroundings. We need to be able to channel our creative energy when we’re working. It’s also true,… Read More
Business
7 tips for spring cleaning your business
Spring cleaning isn’t reserved just for houses. Throwing everything open, taking stock, and doing a deep clean-out after the dreary winter months is both physically… Read More