Introduction

This is the book I wanted to read when I became a self-employed graphic designer. It’s the advice I’d give my younger self—teachings that would’ve put me years ahead of where I am now.

Initially, the idea was to cover everything I know about the business of design, but it serves you better if I focus solely on the most important topics—the topics made obvious through the hundreds of questions I’m regularly asked by readers of my websites.

But it’s not just me offering advice. These pages also contain a wealth of knowledge contributed by vastly experienced designers all over the world, designers with hundreds of years of combined business acumen.

Becoming self-employed was the best business decision I ever made, and this book was created to help make your decision just as beneficial. So here’s to all the success you’re going to achieve, and all the fantastic times you’re going to have along the way.

It’s a pleasure to have you here.