Whether you’re looking to freelance, become a solopreneur, or start a small design business, these tips will help you start off your journey on the right foot. You may want to use this as a checklist or just a guide; either way, these are all tips…

Spend more time making money, doing what you love to do, rather than wasting time doing accounting! Here I’ll show you just how easy it is to track your hours and bill your clients using professional looking invoices.

Luckily these days there are so many different options for accepting payments from clients. Some options are better than others though. Find out the benefits of using ACH payments!

Double-entry accounting? It sounds like a crime right? Or at least a lot of extra work. Like double the work! But actually it’s imperative to understanding the health of your business and it’s not as complicated as you might think.

If you don’t know what a write-off is, you’re not alone! Find out what a write-off is, what expenses you can deduct from your taxes, and the best way to track your expenses.

If you’re looking for a free customizable method for tracking your time and invoicing your clients then look no further! This is the system I created and used when I first began freelancing which was a huge step up from using my notebook. If you hate doing math, I’ll show you the formulas you need to make sure your hours and amounts due are calculated correctly. Best of all you can fully customize your invoices to get them to look however you envisioned!

There's so much more to being a great designer than drawing pretty pictures and building models.

Pretty pictures have to be accompanied by well designed spaces that not only comply with the code but also remain functional. The way to become a great designer is to gain as much experience as you can and know the right material to use as a guide. Having the right resources at your disposal is such an important element in your success as a designer, along with working under a seasoned and skilled professional.