We’ve all been there, done that. Crazy clients who seem to be direct spawn of Satan. Share your story and read those of other designers who have lived to tell the tale.

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Check out this annual special section on the Fast Company web site that explores the intersection between business and design. You’ll find slideshows, exclusive video, an expert design blog and you can also join the Design Topic group.

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A great article to get freelancers thinking past just doing design work, to focus on the bigger-picture considerations of running a design business.

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Creative Public offers graphic designers and Web designers a one-stop resource and information site to help designers be more successful in business.

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With a vast library of creative-related business forms, articles, books and a monthly newsletter, Creative Business is a go-to resource for freelancers and creative firm principals.

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Once again, the folks at What Was I Thinking have hit upon a subject on the minds of many business owners – how can I use Twitter effectively to promote my business? How do I set it up? How will I find followers once I have an account?  This article is a great primer for those just getting started Twittering for business.

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It’s a common occurrence for designers to be uncertain on procedures for billing a client. When do I send the first invoice? How much of my fees should I collect up front? What do I do if someone doesn’t pay?  This article from What Was I Thinking gives some much-needed advice on how to handle invoicing for designers.

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