Charging for freelance design: by the hour or per project? How to miraculously build a profitable relationship when your client's budget is low? How many design revisions do your clients get? 3 Do or Die Graphic Design Business Tips. Articles April 24, 2009 There are a lot of things that can turn an exciting new design project into a nightmare for a graphic design business.
Many graphic design businesses have experienced these issues below, including myself. The best way to avoid stress and problems with clients is to educate yourself about what can go wrong ahead of time and take steps to protect your yourself. Below are 3 common problems that can go wrong and while they may sound simple and the solutions are simple, thousands of designers fall victim to these pitfalls. 5 Free to Use Freelance Design Contract Templates. The most important and essential document a freelance designer should have is a rock solid and reliable contract.
The worst thing is though, freelance web designers or graphic designers, especially when they are just starting out, can ill afford the expense of paying a lawyer to draw up a decent contract. As a possible cost effective solution for you, in this article, we have highlighted some freely available contract sample templates you could use. You are allowed to use the sample in their entirety, by simply filling in the relevant personal, client and project details, and use it as your own. Or, you could use them as a reference when writing your own. Which ever way you choose to use these sample contracts, it is recommended that you still have your contract draft checked by a lawyer.