Posted by: Back in the dark old age of 1999 when my beaux set up his web design company, I recall with clarity that any kind of animation or movement was a big no, no because it slowed the site opening. Continue reading “Is Animation On A Website a No N0?” »
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Tax Deductions For Home Expenses- Self Employed Working From Home
I am often asked by freelancers about how they can easily calculate a total amount to claim for the self-employed business they run from home, to name but a few ,the total amount of usage for rent, gas, insurance, council tax, internet usage and broadband as an example. Continue reading “Tax Deductions For Home Expenses- Self Employed Working From Home” »
The Importance of an Client Agreement
In my experience (and at the risk of inviting your wroth) some of the best designers don’t spend too much time formally learning, but seem to spend most of their life working and working and working all the hours God made to become a great web developer – so hopefully no wroth.
Many of those same people go on to run their own web development agencies too and spend just as much time dragging their fledgling business together by the scruff of its neck, somehow finding even more time than they did before, but what if after everything their Clients do not want to or can’t pay? Continue reading “The Importance of an Client Agreement” »
How to Price Future Projects with Post Costing
Posted by: A web designer friend of mine said on Facebook and I quote “Some people run a mile when you quote them £25k for a website. Others are just cool with it.” Continue reading “How to Price Future Projects with Post Costing” »
Tips on Getting The Best Web Site
Web Design or Web Development- all encompassing words. Really, we have used these terms to mean just about anything to do with websites, but things have changed at an incredible pace to the extent where the creation of a complex interactive shop can be referred to as anything from web design to the new all embracing “digital marketing”. Continue reading “Tips on Getting The Best Web Site” »
So you can build a website – ah, but can you sell them?
Well the title’s pretty obvious and hearing so many designers talk about their skills, I wondered how all these web developers got on trying to sell? Continue reading “So you can build a website – ah, but can you sell them?” »
A Model For Recurring Revenue Streams
I’m rather proud to say I’ve established companies in the past which have benefited hugely from the concept of recurring revenue streams, but who do they serve? How can both client and service provider enjoy the benefits of recurring monthly payments? Continue reading “A Model For Recurring Revenue Streams” »
Surviving Your First Year as a Self-Employed Designer
Going it alone can be both liberating and terrifying! Leaving the cosy surroundings of the office can be a big step but it may just pay off in the long run.
It can be tough going solo. Although the work can be much more flexible Continue reading “Surviving Your First Year as a Self-Employed Designer” »