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End of month financial checklist
22
Apr

This is an end of month checklist to help designers understand the financial side of their business — not to do the actual bookkeeping but to confidently brief someone else and understand what’s needed.

Posted in: Business of design , Design management ,
Tags: Diversity , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Incentives for design teams
Incentives for creative teams
16
Apr

Incentives for creative teams start before employment with task descriptions, job descriptions and workflow

Posted in: Business of design , Communication design studio mentor , Design business strategy , Design studio management , Graphic design business mentor ,
Tags: Design management , Empathy mapping , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Knowing when to stop
09
Apr

It’s hard to know when to stop, close a business you started and make a change. All products have a shelf life and what we want from our business evolves as we do.

Posted in: Business of design , Design management ,
Tags: Diversity , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Putting Design into R&D
02
Apr

R&D exists in every business; some ad hoc and some structured. Putting design in R&D

Posted in: Business of design , Communication design studio mentor , Design business strategy , Design studio management , Graphic design business mentor ,
Tags: Agile design business , Design disruptors , Design management , Design strategies , Design strategy , Design value chain analysis , Empathy mapping , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Four ways design adds value
25
Mar

Don’t always assume clients understand why they should invest in design. Sometimes clients need to be reminded of the possibilities design delivers. Here’s 4 reasons we know …

Posted in: Business model canvas , Business of design , Design management , Studio management ,
Tags: Diversity , Rebrand , Studio management ,
Defying the status quo
31
Oct

Defying the status quo in the Australian design industry by moving from design outcomes to design outputs.

Posted in: Business of design , creatives mental health ,
Tags: design value , Studio management ,
Get the most from every client dollar
Getting the most from every client dollar
13
Oct

The theatre business model can be a way to grow or expand a design business

Posted in: Business of design , creatives mental health ,
Tags: design value , Studio management ,
This is what AI will do to our industry
26
Sep

The theatre business model can be a way to grow or expand a design business

Posted in: Business of design , creatives mental health ,
Tags: design value , Studio management ,
Some theatre in the studio
11
Sep

The theatre business model can be a way to grow or expand a design business

Posted in: Business of design , creatives mental health ,
Tags: design value , Studio management ,
Problems with freelancers
04
Sep

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?

Posted in: Business of design , creative business coach , Creative leadership , design business coach , Design business coaching , Design business mentor ,
Tags: Client relationships , customer experience , Design Business School , Design management , Design professional development , Design strategies , designers , Empathy mapping , presentation skills , Professional development , ROI , Studio management ,
We have slavery in our industry
29
Aug

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

Posted in: Business of design , creatives mental health ,
Tags: design value , Studio management ,
What would happen if you increase your hourly rate?
22
Aug

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?

Posted in: Business of design , creative business coach , Creative leadership , design business coach , Design business coaching , Design business mentor ,
Tags: Client relationships , customer experience , Design Business School , Design management , Design professional development , Design strategies , designers , Empathy mapping , presentation skills , Professional development , ROI , Studio management ,
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