Dollars and Sense

Don’t arbitrarily quote off the top of your head. Adopting a billing strategy makes more cents.

CONGRATULATIONS! That new prospect you’ve been chasing wants to work with you. They just have one final question: “How much will it cost?” Having an efficient estimating and billing procedure means you’ll be able to answer this question quickly and easily; it’s an essential practice to building a successful design business.

Growing Pains

When it is time to hire, plan and prepare for your expansion before you holler for help

AS A SMALL DESIGN BUSINESS OWNER, there is no better feeling than being busy. However, there may come a time when work begins to pile up and you are desperate for help and support beyond what your normal network of freelance resources can provide. In order to continue to grow, you need to hire. Now what?

Don’t Get Stiffed

Avoid threats, ransom notes and crowbars. There are easier ways to ensure you get paid

COMMON sense tells us business owners are in the business of making money. That’s why it’s amazing that so many designers take the collections side of the business lightly. That is, until they are faced with a client who refuses to pay some (or all) of an invoice. Then what?