If you are a graphic artist looking for a competitive edge . . . if you’re looking to make your business and your life easier, more productive, and more enjoyable, I’ve got good news – this resource was created for you.
Being a freelance graphic designer is tough. I know, because I’ve been there. If you’re nodding your head in agreement right now, don't feel bad. I've spent years learning the tricks of the trade the hard way, but I am hoping to help you avoid making the same mistakes I made along the road to creating a thriving freelance graphic design business. I have found that freelance designers like you are looking for strategic help in a few key areas: pricing, marketing, contracts, client management, and time management. If they get a chance to learn and apply these some simple but effective strategies in these areas, work and life get a lot easier.
This blog is a start of several resources I want to share with you: fellow freelance designers, that want to start running your design business like a well-oiled machine, and learn how to handle real life situations that you won’t learn in most design schools.
You’ll want to revisit this blog regularly if you’re looking to
Being a freelance graphic designer is tough. I know, because I’ve been there. If you’re nodding your head in agreement right now, don't feel bad. I've spent years learning the tricks of the trade the hard way, but I am hoping to help you avoid making the same mistakes I made along the road to creating a thriving freelance graphic design business. I have found that freelance designers like you are looking for strategic help in a few key areas: pricing, marketing, contracts, client management, and time management. If they get a chance to learn and apply these some simple but effective strategies in these areas, work and life get a lot easier.
This blog is a start of several resources I want to share with you: fellow freelance designers, that want to start running your design business like a well-oiled machine, and learn how to handle real life situations that you won’t learn in most design schools.
You’ll want to revisit this blog regularly if you’re looking to
- Grow your freelance business faster and avoid huge time and money mistakes that I made
- Enjoy being a freelance graphic artist by setting up systems, policies, and procedures that will help you from overstressing
- Make sure you get every penny you're worth when billing clients
- Maximize your billable time, so you earn as much as possible
- Develop a business that gives you the freedom to work when you want to and who you choose to work with
If all of this is starting to sound good, make sure you stop back on a regular basis or set up a feed so you get updates and insider tips as soon as they are available. I am looking forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge as an entrepreneur, small business owner and fellow graphic designer to help be as successful as you can in your freelance business.
Today’s Insider Tidbit: Want to know exactly what additional services you should consider offering? Ask you 7 best clients, “What additional services am I not providing now that you need to hire someone for?”
