They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease, but for design firms, freelance writers, designers, and developers the squeaky wheel can take up so much grease that you don’t have enough for your other clients. When this happens, it’s time

I’ve had my graphic design business for four years now, and I think the part that continues to hit me over the head the most about owning my own business is … well … the business part! If I could

Do you see someone’s flyer and say, “How did they do that?” Or you see someone else’s website and wonder, “Where did they come up with that idea?”

I’ve done it too many times to count. But one thing that has

If you’re a graphic artist, I’m sure you can agree with me when I say, enough Scriptia! Enough Times New Roman! Enough Zapfino!

Sure, these fonts are pretty, and if used correctly, they can enhance any elegant graphic project just right,

Many firms and freelancers get their start — or bank their entire careers on — on bidding websites such as Elance, Scriptlance, ODesk and Guru. Whether you’re a graphic designer, web developer, writer or marketer, a large pool of potential

Marketing has played a role in building successful businesses since ancient Egyptian entrepreneurs tacked papyrus posters to stone walls. I like the old ads, because they’re honest and to the point. Even through the mid-20th century, most advertisements were declarations

I hate it when marketers lie. It gives the rest of us a bad name. It’s un-American, and eventually it will get you into trouble. Recent economic events serve as proof.

When you’re drafting a design, writing copy, creating ads or

I’m a sucker for clean web design — for me, the simpler the website, the better. If you’re a designer, you know that “simple” design can be very difficult to achieve, especially for powerful websites. Clean, simple design is worth

Ever miss a deadline? Forget an important design element or list a key benefit? You’re not alone — everyone makes mistakes, and in most cases a mistake or two will not put you out of business (that’s why we use

Whether you’re formally schooled or self taught, graphic design education is ongoing. Styles, trends, and technologies change at such a rapid pace that if you don’t stay on top of everything you risk becoming a dinosaur. Fresh, new ideas are