Not all designers are the same One of the many things I love about my being a graphic designer is having the opportunity to work within so many different types of industries. My expectations of what they do is limited…
My Top 17 Favorite Books for Design and the Business of Design My favorite hang out has always been a book store - even before I had a business. I loved trolling the aisles looking for new things to learn…
Changes to Facebook and Instagram: Like me, you’re probably busy running your business and occasionally glancing at your socials to find that engagement has plummeted while you thought you've been following all the rules! SO WHAT HAPPENED? Keeping up with social…
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome." Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) As I sat down to write this post I poured a…
can take some creativity! As a solopreneur I'm responsible for quotes, invoicing and collections. I've found several times it's taken some creative thinking on my part to collect the money that's due. I worked with one client for years and…
... is a great motivator. Do you receive a paycheck each week? I don't - I receive a deposit at the beginning of a job, and then the balance when the job is finished. That sounds easy doesn't it? HA!…
"How do you eat an elephant? One piece at a time!" As a solopreneur, I have total responsibility for all aspects of my business. Everyday I balance multiple clients projects, in various stages, which requires organization and a good system.…