Good Design Takes Time
“Can you do this project by this afternoon? It’s small and easy.” “Why is the estimate so high for this? It’s a super quick project.” “We’ve only budgeted $X for this. I’m sure you can do it …
What is your favorite page of your creative website and why?
We asked the accountability group and slack group members of the Creatives Roundtable to focus on their own websites and tell us what is their favorite page of their site and why they chose it. …
How does an accountability group help you or your business?
The Creatives Roundtable has been so valuable to my business. Having to show up each month knowing that I need to walk the walk and talk the talk about my progress on the goals I …
How to increase your productivity by choosing your creative time: morning vs. night for creative professionals.
Most creatives have a time of day or day of the week where they kick into high gear and crank out the work. We asked the Creatives Roundtable members when they are the clearest to …
A self-employed life is a life of learning
Don’t dismiss your experience when given an opportunity to expand your contribution. A self-employed career is never done in a bubble. And, the connections and colleagues you work with through the years are an education …
7 Creative Industry Influencers who Educate Followers
The following are creative influencers and educators who actively give to the creative community with honesty and good humor. By following them you gain resources that support strengthening your own creative businesses and pursuits. I’m …
How Creatives Used Collaborations to Support their Business in 2020
2020 was a challenging year for all, especially small business — and three out of 10 small businesses are still worried about staying afloat this year. Here in the Creatives Roundtable, collaboration is part of …
What is your idea of a perfect client?
Creatives roundtable accountability group members and slack community members define their idea of a perfect client. My perfect client is the one who understands we are partners in solving a business problem. Nancy Cutler, The Midnight …
Defining Your Marketing Strategy Part 2: Strategic Networking
previously posted on JFG.com Your marketing strategy outlines the tactics you use to communicate with your ideal clients. It is derived from your brand strategy and is one of the three key strategies every successful business needs. According …
Do your design projects go off the rails?
Have you noticed that some (or most) of your design projects go off the rails? Or that your design budget always balloons? Or that a design project goes from fun to fraught? You are not alone! Sometimes …