Recent content by Neon

Thanks Paul - that's what I was worried about, that it may be smaller jobs when I am looking to work on brand projects and create longterm relationships with brands I am passionate about/that have social impact. It's a lot of money to outlay, and a lot of time to committ - I will also have to...

Thanks Alex. I would like to outsource it if possible, so I will weigh up how much time I would free up. Realistically it will be 3 hours a month so it may be worth it! Mandy

Hi all, have you heard of BNI, the global referral group? I went as a visitor to one in Newcastle, and they tried to do a classic 'sales pitch' at the end, trying to get me to sign up. It is about £740 to sign up a year, and £10 a week for each meeting. You meet once a week at 6.45am, and you...

Hi all, I am full time sole trader at the moment, I was wondering what your thoughts are on hiring a book keeper monthly? I have had a quote for £60 a month, they will do all expenses, sales/purchase ledgers, income, recepts etc. I currently do it myself using Excel but now have access to...

Thank you Bonsdes.

Thanks Scotty

Hi, does anyone know where I can download an industry standard accessibility guideline for packaging? I am working on a chocolate packaging project for a client and want to make sure I adhere to industry standards! Thanks, Mandy

Hi all, I need to cost up an editable menu for a client (they have a cafe). I am aware you can make editable PDFS using Indesign then Acrobat, would you say this is the best way to tackle it? Does the client need Acrobat to be able to edit it? Or shall I do a dreaded word version! Any advice...

Hi all... bit of a long one. My business partner and I bid for a 24k job in the heritage sector, we are a new company so I knew we probably wouldn't get it. However, I wanted to use the opportunity to get our name to the client. We really focused on the creative submission-big debate I know -...

Hi tony, thanks for your insight. It's such a debate isn't it and i agree it does tend to be aimed at larger agencies who can handle the size of the tender. Something to think about in future but possibly not yet!

Thanks Paul. I need to go over mine and streamline them. I have been sending generic Ts and Cs, and then providing a contract with the job so it sounds like I have been doing the correct thing. Thank again

In your work outline to clients, do you give them ts & cs AND a contract? Are they different things or should they almost be in the same document?

Some more great tips - thanks Paul. I did have a co working space but it was quite expensive as I am in a small town rather than a city. So I have capped it for now to get outgoings minimal. But will definitely take the other tips on board

Great - thanks Wardy, will take that advice on board!

What's everyones thoughts on pitching for tenders? I know it is a big debate in the industry. I am just starting up and have been discussing possibly doing some tender pitches with another designer. Yes we may lose money but if it pays off we could potentially win a big job. However, to sign up...