Business of design
The theatre business model can be a way to grow or expand a design business
Reporting on the first of our short, sharp surveys – asking what employees, solo-operators and creative business owners think… First topic: remote working.
The theatre business model can be a way to grow or expand a design business
Studios relying on referrals to grow can slowly lose control of their business. Much better to have a strategic plan for growth, targeted industry sectors and a new business process.
The theatre business model can be a way to grow or expand a design business
What would happen if you increased your sell rate, just by a little? How much would it take to make noticeable difference to your bottom line? And would clients notice?
I heard about an agency who was underbidding because they demanded their staff work until 8 pm to show their commitment. This is not commitment, it’s slavery
What would happen if you increased your sell rate, just by a little? How much would it take to make noticeable difference to your bottom line? And would clients notice?
When designers get busy, they hire another designer … designers manage designers. That’s interesting because leadership needs a completely different skillset to designing.
When designers get busy, they hire another designer … designers manage designers. That’s interesting because leadership needs a completely different skillset to designing.
We’re seeing a lot of movement in our creative industry. Factors are varied but many designers are questioning: is this as good as it gets?
Soft skills make humans indispensable – especially in the creative industry where the ability to communicate with clarity is vital. Infact they’re the skills that differentiate a great leader from an OK one. Question is, are they learned skills or personality traits?