running a web design business


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you can run your own web design business from home, from a cafe or from a beach, all you need is a computer and an internet connection.

however, over 50% of small businesses fail within the first year and 95% will fail within the first five years. And there are many potential pitfalls for the web designer: getting no work; not getting paid; or working silly hours on poorly paid jobs.

to have a successful web design business you need to juggle effective marketing, sound accounting, and systems as well as doing the work for clients and to do that, you need a plan

my new book running a web design business tells you everything you need to know about how to set up a web design business, how to get the best (paying) clients and how to set your business strategy to make the most money without working stupid hours

as soon as i published the book i began to get excellent feedback. I'm really grateful to everyone who has contacted me about the book. Here are some examples:

i ve just bought and read your book and i wanted to say thank you it covers several things that i know already, but many of which i haven t put into practice yet, and i m so grateful for the nudge to focus on them again. It also contains really useful links. However, the best thing about it is that it is feels enabling and empowering the honesty and joy of your own journey in design really shines through and it has re-energised me. I have neglected my own site for about 18 months,......Read More detail