Archive for: Business

7/15

7 Keys to Inspiring — and Winning — Clients

Read Time: 5 minutes

Inspirational insights are the primary reason creatives are engaged. These tips will inspire your clients and set you apart from the competition.

7/12

Business, Creative, Economy

Design Firm Growth: Does it Really Matter to Creatives?

Read Time: 3 minutes

In a recent article, Thomas Lockwood, an executive recruiter in the design industry, asks Why are design firms stagnating? I don’t think it really matters.

5/20

Bargaining, Business, Creative, Negotiation

The Hidden Power of Stepping Away

Read Time: 4 minutes

How do you handle it when you — and your emotions — are at the negotiating table? My approach helps creatives regain control in meetings.

5/6

Business, Creative, Negotiation

Get a Coach. Be a Coach.

You're stuck in the middle of a dilemma but can't work with a professional career coach. Here's how to ask a friend to help you.

4/22

Business, Creative, Negotiation

We’re Creatives

Read Time: 4 minutes

We wear our hearts on our sleeves. That makes it difficult when we’re asking for the money. Here's four reasons why, and how to deal with it.

1/21

Business, Creative, Negotiation, Salary

3 Questions Almost Always Asked in Job Interviews

Read Time: 4 minutes

Of the many difficult interview questions, these three are tricky because they suggest that you drift a bit to the personal side with your answers.

11/3

Business

From Crafting to Consulting

Read Time: 5 minutes

A consultant learns how to value the years of experience she brings to her new role.

12/7

Business, Sales, Virtuous Cycle

Use Holiday Business Slow downs to Reboot

Read Time: 1 minute

A lull in business at the holidays is common in many industries. Take advantage of that time with strategic planning so you can rebound even stronger.

11/2

Business, Negotiation