97 Habits Of Insanely Profitable Designers
If you want to be insanely profitable doing what you love (that’s design by the way) then you need to find a happy balance between art and commerce. Basically, you need a head for business and a mind...
View Article10 Embarrassing Examples of Designer Jargon You’ve Really Got to Stop Using
Who decided jargon was a good thing? When did we start believing it made us look smarter?I don’t know about you but one of my biggest gripes as a designer is the amount of jargon I come across,...
View Article13 Signs You’re a Design Slacker (And How to Step Up Your Game)
Admit it.There have been nights you’ve gone to bed without brushing your teeth.Some days you skip washing your hair. (I’ve just discovered dry shampoo and I’m embarrassed to say I use it, but hey, this...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide to escaping the “hours for dollars” trap
My first business was in manufacturing.I was 10.I used to make all sorts of dazzling arts and crafts and sell them at the local Sunday markets. I remember the table being so huge I could barely see...
View ArticleMy top 7 secrets on how I run my (super-successful) design business
This year marks my eleventh year in business. That’s 11 years of solid practice running a design business and figuring out what works… and what doesn’t.Just the other day I had a client say to me “Geez...
View Article5 Super Fun (and Easy) Marketing Tips for Your Design Business
When you decide go freelance you have to do more than just design. You have to run your business. I won’t lie, running a design business can be tough, but it can be a lot of fun too.Now, I’m not just...
View ArticleClients killing you? How to shatter negativity in 5 seconds flat
Let’s be honest, running a successful design business can be stressful. Don’t get me wrong… I LOVE my job. I love my business. And I know there’s a good chance you also love what you do.But sometimes...
View ArticleGrow or stay small? 5 Essential questions all freelancers should ask
Do you ever sit back and wonder what you ultimately want from your design business?What does it look like 10 years from now? Staff, money, cars, house, turnover, clients, holidays, boats, helicopters,...
View ArticleThree client-types that are guaranteed to bring tons of business
Last time I checked, 74% of our new business came from word of mouth referrals. That’s just downright staggering isn’t it? Pretty much three quarters of our clients came from people jibbering on about...
View ArticleMy 9-Step Guide To Attracting “A”-level freelance clients
Remember that time you created the most amazing logo concepts for that client?You smashed it out of the park. Completely nailed the brief. So excited by your own ability you couldn’t wipe the smirk off...
View Article3 big finance myths successful creatives don’t fall for
Back in school, I wasn’t big on maths.It wasn’t because I sucked at it or even because I didn’t enjoy it… it was because my maths teacher also happened to be my Truancy Officer and I ditched a lot of...
View ArticleHow To Master Your Cash Flow In Under 60 Minutes Per Day
Let’s talk turkey for a few minutes.More particularly… cash flow.Icky, dirty, rotten, dreaded cash flow. GrrrrrrrrHow’s yours going? Are you making the BIG bucks? Stashing plenty of dosh away each...
View ArticleWhat I do when a web design client doesn’t pay me
When it comes to getting paid, we run a pretty tight ship here at Web123, but it wasn’t always beer and skittles.A few years ago our Debtors used to always be sitting at $120,000+ outstanding. It felt...
View ArticleTerrified to hire your first employee? 5 comforting words of advice.
I remember my first time. Nerves. Confusion. Sheer palm-sweaty, nerve-racking, eye-twitching terror. All these manic thoughts running through my head. Constantly....
View Article7 Ways to save startup costs (that I wish I did 10 years ago!)
So you want to start a business? Or perhaps you just did? Are you mad? Bonkers? Insane? Lost your marbles? Quick, you still have time! Get outta here!! Run for your life....
View Article
