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.
Incentives for creative teams start before employment with task descriptions, job descriptions and workflow
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.
R&D exists in every business; some ad hoc and some structured. Putting design in R&D
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 …
Defying the status quo in the Australian design industry by moving from design outcomes to design outputs.
The theatre business model can be a way to grow or expand a design business
The theatre business model can be a way to grow or expand a design business
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?