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Michael Janda

Run Business in 3 Month Increments

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Run Business in 3-Month Increments // Businesses are run in 3-month increments. Any long term contracts should have a 3-month reassessment clause. When you look at your financials, you should consider things with a 3-month window. When you hire someone, you should consider it a 90 day trial. This video…

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Will a Robot Take Your Design Job?

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Will Robots Take Your Design Job? Michael Janda and Cassi Nicole // Low cost design solutions, pre-made templates, downloadable themes, Wix, Squarespace, oh my! There are a lot of ways for clients to solve their design needs for cheap. To combat this, there are two options for designers to retain…

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The Motherland of Value

By Freelance Tips

The Motherland of Value with Michael Janda and Cassi Nicole // Clients often come to a creative person to help solve an assumed problem in their business. They want a new website, more sales, a new brand. But is that their real problem? Every designer’s goal should be to grow…

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Getting Started on Social Media

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Getting Started on Social Media with Michael Janda with Arcui Usoara // Many people feel like they have to have their whole strategy figured out before they start a social media campaign. On the contrary, you just need to get started. Start sharing. Don’t worry about engagement. Don’t worry about…

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You Need a Rush Free Clause

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You Need a Rush Fee Clause. Michael Janda with G’day Frank // Whether you use it or not, your contract should include a “rush fee clause.” A rush fee clause will empower you to push back on a client who has an unnecessary rush project…or to charge more money if…

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Retainers and Buckets of Hours

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Retainers and Buckets of Hours // Traditional retainers are difficult to manage and require the right type of client if they are going to work. An alternative solution for clients who want a discounted rate by providing you with guaranteed work is to engage in a “bucket of hours” relationship….

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