http://www.davidairey.com/about/
I found his website very helpful for understanding how to sell yourself. ” People hire me because I help make their businesses more profitable.” He had a pricing formula:
Good information of what to research but not very helpful for those starting out. But he does offerer the chapter from his book on this topic for free. http://www.workformoneydesignforlove.com/images/wfmdfl-free-chapter.pdf. I was hoping for more information but did not really get it. Basically like everything else you will get better at pricing with experience and it is more an art than a science. I kept going from blog entry to blog entry. “What convicts can tell us about branding,” cool business cards and printing companies for business cards.
He suggests getting 50% deposit down before starting any work. Other quotes on his website ” Why use 50 words when you can get the idea across in eleven.” his blog topics include: Advertising, Art, Blogs, Books, Branding, Business, Graphics, Identity, Marketing, Packaging, Photography, Posters, Printing, Resources, Stationery, Typography, Web, Writing.
I’d better get back to my design proposal.
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Glad you found my site of some use. Thanks for dropping by.
Love David Airey’s articles. Often times, when people are starting out in design, they want a standard answer but really everything changes from person to person depending on skill level and experience. When I come to a block in the road or have some questions, his blog is my go to. I can usually always find my answer or get a direction to find an answer. He has really awesome advice for design students–specifically abut self-employment.
OMGGGG it’s David!!!!
I’ve learned my lesson about getting 50% deposit down before starting any work. I’ve done two projects that people just never paid me for. I have a new project in progress now that I refuse to start without half.
Hi Aubrey, thanks for the plug!
David -
So how did you find my blog so quickly? Is there some software you have running around checking for your name or website? I did get lost on your site. Procrasting doing my homework. I’ll drop by again.
Katie