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5/31/2013- Naming and structuring your business
- Keeping records
- Cultivating business relationships
- Hiring employees and subcontractors
- Creating schedules and managing deadlines
- Understanding industry trends
- Avoiding the pitfalls of spec work
- Promoting your business through social media
Skill Level Intermediate
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- Maybe you've been freelancing, but you're too busy to do it all yourself. Maybe you're ready to transition your freelance business into a more permanent enterprise. This course will take you through the next steps, including starting your own business for all the right reasons, building a solid foundation, options for the structure and form of your small business, and industry trends to be aware of. I cover the essentials of tax requirements, hiring, and general business principles, along with advice about establishing long term business relationships.
My goal is the share my experiences with you so you can get the best start possible, and gain the respect and admiration from your clients creatively and professionally. So let's get started with Running a Design Business, Starting Small.
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Introduction
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Welcome53s
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Disclaimer40s
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Exercise files35s
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1. A Solid Foundation
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2. Structure and Form
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Creating partnerships2m 42s
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Naming your design office3m 15s
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Record keeping3m 15s
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3. Getting Work
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Business development methods2m 57s
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Self-promotion: Overview3m 7s
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Website considerations2m 55s
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4. Developing Contracts
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Estimating basics1m 51s
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The pitfalls of spec work2m 11s
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5. Keeping It Running
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Getting a great start2m 39s
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Learning to say no2m 20s
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Getting paid3m 19s
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Hiring employees4m 40s
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6. The Trends
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New business models3m 47s
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Cross-disciplinary work2m 30s
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7. Looking Ahead
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Career sustainability2m 57s
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Setting creative goals2m 24s
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Conclusion
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Next steps39s
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