Comments on: 3 Do or Die Graphic Design Business Tips

By: graphic design

graphic design — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:19:11 +0000

Point one is the most pertinent. Be careful with new clients you must check them out with credit software.

By: London IT Services

London IT Services — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:41:40 +0000

Very good post, i will try them out thanks

By: z3lanh.com

z3lanh.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:56:12 +0000

wooa

amazing post

By: upload

upload — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:55:10 +0000

coool

By: ???????

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It’s really good

By: Company Web Design

Company Web Design — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:17:28 +0000

Good post, i defo agree with the payment upfront option after already being caught out, i now offer my clients the option of 50% pre and 50 % after or a plan where they can pay over 4 monthly installments with the first upfront. Don’t get caught out

By: saç ekimi

saç ekimi — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:24 +0000

The designs now seem to fall more closely into the ballpark of what the clients are wanting in their Web designs. This has saved a lot of time on our part and our clients have been much happer with the outcome.

By: Alaska Web Design

Alaska Web Design — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:55:10 +0000

The same tips apply in Web development, on smaller projects of course.

Thanks

By: Toronto Web Design

Toronto Web Design — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:19:42 +0000

I agree with many of the comments listed above, it is important to add a few extra days to any project to insure that your client doesn’t feel “left behind” if the development take more time then expected. I also agree with Rory that is a delicate balance to be truthful to the client while keeping all your clients in perspective. Web design can be a hard game to play, but in reality I cannot see myself doing anything else.

By: gundex90

gundex90 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:03:36 +0000

thanks for this articel.
nice info.

By: Web Designers

Web Designers — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:53:48 +0000

Good post – enjoyed it, thank you

By: ???????

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gooooooooooooooood thansk

By: Atlanta Creative Web Design

Atlanta Creative Web Design — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:42:14 +0000

Also don’t forget scope creep. This happens to me quite often. You have all the rules in place on the spec list, complete the project, then low and behold the client is begging for you to add this extra thing or that. I’m often stumped as to if I should charge them extra or just let it go. I’ve tried both methods and clients often act shifty when you ask for more money. Sigh….

By: dead sea premier

dead sea premier — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:30:43 +0000

Very wise tips for graphic designer,thanks.

By: Kat Jaib

Kat Jaib — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:34:21 +0000

I see this post has been around a bit. More people need to see.
These tips work for copywriters, too.

Always, always, always get 50% upfront.
Detailed estimate.
Get email or signed approval before beginning.
Include schedule/timeframe.
Specify # of concepts/drafts/revisions.
Be clear about what is a change in Scope of Work vs. a minor revision.

Love the idea of using PayPal for payment. Eliminates that “Check is in the mail” stuff. Not sure if large co’s can do.