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Carson Becomes a Professional
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Moving from freelance to a full-fledged design position is both thrilling and tricky.
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When the Client’s Emotions Threaten the Project
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Gray, gray, and more gray; I thought the rain would never stop. The sky matched the sidewalk, which matched my... View Article
Design Firm Mistakes
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Never, never, never. I've seen these errors in judgment all too many times.
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Dangling A Deal You Can’t Make Good On
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I've seen this tragedy way too many times. Read, think about it, and don't do it!
12/3
Invited to Become a Design Partner?
Never agree to anything significant on the spot: How insecurity ruined a great opportunity.
11/26
Priorities Beyond Pay
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Understanding the motivations of talented people is the key to managing a creative services business.
10/21
The Email
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Never negotiate through email. Here's what to do if procurement attempts to bargain with you through email.
9/12
When They Call to Hire You
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Joy, joy, joy, the gift of and inbound call, how it happens and what to do, beyond being over joyed.
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The Power Play: How to Stay in Control of Client Meetings
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Sometimes we run into really difficult people and situations where no one is willing to stand up and support you.
