Solve your cashflow by getting paid up front
As freelancers, we’ve all had to chase clients to get paid. You submit an invoice, and your client goes quiet….
We teach clients the skills to do our job, and you should too
There are two types of design clients in the design world: Those with more money than time, and those with…
The right way to increase your freelance rates without losing clients
You aren’t being paid… Scratch that. You aren’t being paid what you’re worth. You bend over backwards for your clients….
Face facts: You’re replaceable, and there’s only 2 things you can do about it
Let’s say that co-owners of a business who know nothing about creating a website (except that they need one) are…
InVision reveals design industry stats
What is a design-driven organization, according to designers? What organizations put a legitimate emphasis on design? Conversely, which industries seem…
6 simple rules for explaining the web to clients
One of our biggest challenges when producing client work is communicating technical information effectively with clients. Many developers in our…
How to attract a never-ending supply of clients
Your business is starving. You’re struggling to get the clients and projects you need to keep your business going. Sometimes,…
Microsoft buys LinkedIn: What it means for designers
On Monday, Microsoft and LinkedIn announced that Microsoft would buy LinkedIn in an all-cash deal for $196 a share, at…
Freelance mistakes you’ll probably make
Working as a freelancer means that your business is all about you. You’re the sole person in charge of making…
5 clients that will destroy your design business
Have you ever had a customer from hell? The kind of customer who abuses you, spending as little as they…
The secret to happy clients
Sometimes, being a web designer is more than just creating a beautiful, functional website. You may have to play different…
Opera’s introduces a new power-saving mode, continues the browser war
The last couple of months have been nothing short of groundbreaking for the Opera browser and the company. Two months…