Freelance Graphic Designer London Illustrator

1) Register for tax!
Source: CarolineMurphy.co.uk

‘I feel like a broken record when it comes to this subject, but a lot of people are either unaware or chose to ignore the fact that once you are self-employed /freelance in the UK, you must register with HM Revenue and Customs.’

2) Contracts!
Author: Jacci Howard Bear

‘Every design project should start with a freelance design contract. Contracts are standard operating procedure for businesses. ‘

3) 120 Self-Promotion Ideas!

Source: allgraphicdesign.com

Huge list that has some great ideas for self-promotion, giving you ideas on how to get those much needed clients!.

4) How much should I charge?

Author: Jacci Howard Bear

The age old question when your first beginning of how much to charge your clients. This article critiques the various ways different designers price their service and offer advice on how you should proceed.!

‘Now, you may be saying to yourself “I don’t want to charge by the hour. I need to know what to charge to design a brochure or do a newsletter.” But before you can calculate how much to charge for specific projects you need to know how much your time is worth.’

5) Setting Yourself Up

Source: Design Talk Board

Great article that encourages you to assess your motivations and provides useful advice on the basic tools your going to need.

6) Doubting Yourself?

Source: Freelanceswitch.com

The nineteenth episode of Freelance Radio, the official FreelanceSwitch podcast, is now available! This episode, we talk about a number of topics, including dealing with self-doubt, ethical ways to collect payment, getting out of a project that’s not a good fit and more.

7) A Business Plan..

Author: Jill Toole

Helps you to assess what it is you exactly want to achieve and what you need to think about to achieve them.

‘There are many models and outlines published and available to help you to build a business plan. Though they all differ a bit, the one consensus you will find is the simple importance in having one. Even if no one ever sees your full business plan, it is still worth the time spent thoroughly thinking through your business goals, product and service offering, and your overall viability for success. ‘

8 ) Books to Guide Your Way

Source: allgraphicdesign.com

A great list of books and guides that may help you develop your skills and understand what you rgetting yourself in for!

9) Doubting Yourself?

Author: Amanda Vlahakis

Comprehnsive guide that guides you from day one of your business to interacting with your first client.

‘Starting a career as a freelance graphic designer is easy enough…becoming successful and well paid at it is altogether a different matter and freelancers fall by the wayside on a daily basis through lack of work.’

10) Doing work for free…

Author: Sheree Clark

‘Pro bono work is a two-way street. Here’s how to get the most out of your partnership, no matter which side you’re on.’

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