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Accounting. Invoices. Finances. Payroll. For some, it’s the stuff of dreams. For others, the stuff of nightmares. Honestly, just hearing the word “finance” makes me stressed. I wish I was kidding. So if anything makes my business accounting and invoicing a little simpler, I’m a big fan. While there’s always the age-old option to hire… Continue reading →

Budgeting. Yikes. It may seem like a foreign concept to some, but for freelancers and self-employed individuals, budgeting is crucial. That means you must learn to manage a business budget and a personal budget. “But I need to get my business off the ground!” I’m sure you do. However, neglecting to keep your personal finances… Continue reading →

If you’ve been in business for a while or if you’re just starting out, you may consider a partnership. Maybe you need financing. Maybe you need administrative help. Maybe you’re great at the administrative tasks, but need a little help on the creative side. So partnering up sounds like a great idea, right? Wrong. We’ve… Continue reading →

Every time you scroll through a feed or pick up a magazine it seems as if another lawsuit story is underway. Our social default has essentially become to sue first, ask questions later. For freelancers and businesses this poses a hairy situation since any of your clients at anytime can sue you for your work…. Continue reading →

We already know that people communicate differently and every client brings their own unique experiences to every conversation we have; however, this simple fact can be often overlooked and we may think our client already knows what we mean when we tell them what they will receive. Contracts are vital in the freelance world, since… Continue reading →

So you’ve made that big sale. Congratulations! But now what? Can your business run on new sales alone? Possibly, but keeping clients, especially good ones, is the key to a successful business. Of course, over time, you will lose or drop bad clients. However, learning to focus on landing and maintaining relationships with great clients… Continue reading →

Yes, small business owners. If digital marketing is part of your marketing mix, you’re hopefully trying to figure out what role you company blog should play. It’s nonsensical to curate and write content on a weekly basis only to have it sit on the shelf with the hope that your specific audience happens to stumble… Continue reading →

Imagine Elise, a recent grad who wants to branch out and start her own web design business, but is clueless about where to start or where to find her first client. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. If you’re just branching out on your own, you undoubtedly have the skills it takes to… Continue reading →

In a perfect world, we would all know the ins and outs of starting a web design business before we even started one. Unfortunately, some of us had to learn this the hard way, but lucky for you, we’re here to teach you. Learn from our mistakes and consider these 10 things before starting your… Continue reading →

Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of competitors offering services just like yours? In the current market, web design businesses are a dime a dozen. Anyone with the technical proficiency can enter the field, but the most successful people are the those who recognize the commoditization of the industry and have chosen to… Continue reading →