The $MyPrice app will provide freelancers with an estimate and reasonable figure of how much they should charge for each project—whether it’s on hourly rates or a per-project basis.
Tips- Every week you may consult up to 3 little tips that will help you achieve your professional goals.
And as of Aug 2012 it is free! |
Everyone loves a good tip, right? Richard Burckhardt lists 55 quick tips for search engine optimization. Most folks with some web design and beginner SEO knowledge should be able to take these to the bank without any problem. |
A very useful guide to working with a medical illustrator. The same issues and answers also apply to all illustrators, so this material on usage, permissions, and pricing apply as well. A must read for potential clients! |
Need a quick boot in the pants to move the right direction in your business
practices? Check out these tips. |
What? Me plan? Yes, Tarzan. You plan. You are not just an artist. You are not
only an illustrator. You are the Owner of a Creative Business. First, make that
paradigm shift and learn to think of yourself that way.... |
Who do you antitrust? On May 4, a stock house advocate
warned that "the
notion of raising stock prices or other points made by Mr.
Holland [may violate
antitrust law]." He added, "certain entities in this industry
(read: stock houses)
could sue for TRIPLE DAMAGES if indeed they could prove
evidence of
[collusion or price fixing]."
Let me respond.... |
The Illustrators' Partnership has published a helpful guide (by
Cynthia Turner) about copyright, including simple instructions for
registration and pre-filled out pdf US Copyright Office registration
forms. An artist only need fill in his or her personal data to
complete the forms. |
Effective Addressing for International Mail
This document tries to describe -- or invent when necessary -- conventions for
addressing postal mail from within the USA to other countries that are both (a) effective
(i.e. have a good chance of working), and (b) as inoffensive as possible when
addressing choices might be controversial.
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This paper examines the techniques being developed by the U.S. National Park
Service (NPS) Division of Publications for designing plan (2D) maps with a faux
realistic look. |
The conference planning site for the Guild of Natural Science
Illustrators. Includes links to past conferences. |
Plain-English answers to questions about hiring independent contractors -- and
the differences between contractors and employees. @ www.nolo.com |
Outline used at a Seminar on October 23, 2008 for Hudson Valley Bank and CUNY
Law School, by Andrew Berger, Esq. This outline explains the essentials of copyright
infringement and protection. - PDF file |
The Joint Ethics Committee- Code of Fair Practice /
In 1945 a group of artists and art directors in New York City, concerned with growing
abuses and misunderstandings-as well as with an increasing disregard-of uniform
standards of conduct, met to consider possibilities for improvement. They realized
that any efforts must have the most widespread backing and, further, that it must be
a continuing, not a temporary, activity. |
An overview of the do's and don't of using copyrighted images, in
plain language. |
A collection of links to articles covering all the basic
business issues with an artistic bent. Pricing, contracts,
copyright, project management, etc. |
Looking for answers to leagal issues in non-leagal language? The Nolo.com
web site provides answers in various areas of the law, including copyrights and
creative arts law. |
Site dedicated to users of Strata3D. Free models and free
textures. Over 15000 images on the site. Active users forums
and tips & tricks database. |
by Eric J. Adams (creativepro.com) -
Collecting monies owed is no fun. But it's your money and no one else is going
to track it down for you. Here's how to get paid promptly and, when you're left
with no other choice, collect effectively. |
By Eric J. Adams (creativepro.com) -
If every instance of copyright infringement were penalized, we'd all be in court.
Here's the scoop on keeping fair and clean in a digital world. |
by Eric J. Adams (creativepro.com) - It's doubtful any contract you've used or
created is as comprehensive or elegant as "The Standard Form of Agreement
for Graphic Design Services," a free, downloadable contract from the
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA).
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The AIGA Standard Contract is modular so it can be tailored for use by small
and medium sized design business. The first half is a user friendly guide to
preparing the content of a project bid. The second half contains the legal
modules you can add to the bid document. These should be modifiable to an art
business. -ed. |
By Eric J. Adams (creativepro.com) - The current economy is characterized by
customer infidelity, where every creative firm continually faces the prospect of
losing the majority of its clients. As a result, creative professionals are finding
themselves in the unenviable position of having to continually market. |
By Eric J. Adams (creativepro.com) - How many times have you found yourself in
this situation? You're talking to a potential client about a project. She likes your
ideas, you like her. It seems like a go. The conversation turns to compensation and
comes to a screeching halt. Many creative professionals wither at this point because
they're not sure if they should set a set a price or ask "What's your budget?"
Most negotiation experts agree: Nothing so determines the outcome of a negotiation
as who makes the opening bid. |
by Eric J. Adams (creativepro.com) - If you want to turn a profit and create accurate
bids, it pays to learn how to calculate different rates for different members of your team. |
by Eric J. Adams (creativepro.com) - When you're solo, setting your hourly rate is a
perilous dance on the thin line between profitability and competitiveness. Here are a
few easy formulas and tips to calculate what's right for you and your market. |
By Eric J. Adams (creativepro.com) - Starting a business is easy. Sustaining it is
hard. Here's what successful creative
professionals say about what makes them stay successful. |
All images have a copyright. It is owned by the creator or someone designated, through a contract , by the creator. Learn more about Copyright information here. (PDF) |
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Intellectual property is either in the public domain or protected by copyright law. This is a compendium of links to other articles on copyright issues. |
How do you feel when someone steals your ideas? At some point in your freelance
career, you may find yourself successful at what you do. Chances are, if you’re reading
this, that you have or that you’re on your way. |