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Expert tips and insights on running a successful design business. Learn about effective management and marketing strategies, and find resources to grow your business.

The 10 Best Project Proposal InDesign Templates

The 10 Best Project Proposal InDesign Templates

A collection of creative and modern Adobe Indesign project proposal templates that will help get your project noticed and approved!

20 Business & Corporate Websites for Web Design Inspiration

20 Business & Corporate Websites for Web Design Inspiration

A collection of beautifully designed and feature-rich business and corporate websites. All perfect for web design inspiration.

The 15 Best Free Business & Corporate WordPress Themes

The 15 Best Free Business & Corporate WordPress Themes

Establish your company brand online with our handpicked collection of the best free business and corporate WordPress themes.

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

Learn how your ego can boost your confidence and drive success, but also how it can lead to mistakes and missed opportunities.

The Make People Buy Things Secret For Designers

The Make People Buy Things Secret For Designers

Audacious title, ‘The Make People Buy Things Secret,’ isn’t it? Imagine a single element that any designer – serving clients in any industry – can use to make a target…

The Bad Freelance Habits You Should Avoid

The Bad Freelance Habits You Should Avoid

Bad freelance habits have the potential to wreak havoc. Let’s have a look at what can go wrong and how to fix it.

How a Designer Might Create Timeless Designs

How a Designer Might Create Timeless Designs

We’ve all seen examples of classic design – work that gets talked about for months, years, and even decades after it has served its initial purpose. Even people who have…

Does A Designer’s Opinion Mean More Than The User’s?

Does A Designer’s Opinion Mean More Than The User’s?

Okay. I’m going to come out and say it. Designers are often way too territorial about their designs. It’s only natural, of course. You spend years and years developing your…

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

Landing a new client is one of the great joys of being a freelance designer. It means finally taking on an exciting paid project and also putting food on the…

Is It Worth the Money? Making Wise Investments in Your Design Business

Is It Worth the Money? Making Wise Investments in Your Design Business

We take a look at those web design business items that you might be tempted to purchase, whether they’re worth it or not.

Dealing with Terrible Business Ideas from Your Clients

Dealing with Terrible Business Ideas from Your Clients

Knowing how to spot a bad business idea or tell when a particular business relationship looks rickety is an important skill every designer should learn.

Getting Past the Limitations of Your Design Skills

Getting Past the Limitations of Your Design Skills