Value-add pricing is a hot topic but it comes with problems. It\’s not the right business model for every client. The skill is identifying the right clients.
The move to digital files has changed the apparent value of our intellectual property. We need to reclaim it as a revenue stream.
Understanding the challenges of any career is valuable … if someone asked you, what do you think is the most difficult thing about being a designer?
Design isn’t a career known for longevity, leading to many designers questioning their next step – that’s why many build a side hustle.
Design isn’t a career known for longevity, leading to many designers questioning their next step – that’s why many build a side hustle.
The side hustle has become a popular way to get extra revenue. It’s estimated 7 million Australians have an additional income stream outside their main job.
Supplying source design files to clients is usually an issue between clients and designers because of the confusion over copyright licensing and intellectual property.
Look at set of core activities found in every business, develop a system to analyse these activities and demonstrate which of them creates value. That’s a design audit.
We spend a lot of time talking about value add pricing but how much thought goes into getting more from our client $ within the studio.
There’s nothing worse than feeling your not in control of your business. Estimating, time tracking, managing clients and invoicing just mount up.
This headline made me smile because, like many other industries, agism is rife in the creative sector. Designers aren’t known for career longevity.
An ugly thought? No. It’s just caring about your client. They appreciate advice from someone that has their best interest at heart.