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Guide

Going freelance

Utilize these resources and videos to start on your freelancing journey.

Getting started

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Photograph of the handbook cover
Resource

The Business of Graphic Design: The RGD Professional Handbook
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Photo of laptop and notebook
Insight

Resource list: Essentials for freelance designers
Ualberta Business Magazine Design
Ualberta Business Magazine Design
Insight

Freelancing 101 with Sarah Jackson RGD
Video

How to Transition from a Side Business to a Full-Scale Practice by Jolene Delisle

Getting clients

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Collage of 5 individuals
Insight

Business perspectives: Securing your first client

Andrea Rodriguez RGD, Ashe Green RGD, Andrew Edgecombe RGD, Gillian Hickie RGD

Video

How Designers Can Get Consistent Clients by Lauren Gonzalez

Lauren Gonzalez

Headshot of Faron Dawe
Headshot of Faron Dawe
Video

Freelance without the Free Fall: Proposals

Faron Dawe RGD

Getting paid

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A mock-up of the front page of the Creative Earners report on a grey background.
Resource

Creative Earners Salary Survey
Video

Freelance without the Free Fall: Get Paid!

Faron Dawe RGD

Video

Freelance Without The Free Fall: Money Management

Faron Dawe RGD

Blair Enns presenting
Blair Enns presenting
Video

What is Design Worth? by Blair Enns
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Image of presenter Michael Janda
Video

Let's Up the Budget: How to Sell Your Clients on Spending More by Michael Janda

Useful documents

Template & Agreement

Client/Design Brief
Template & Agreement

Client Estimate/Quotation
Template & Agreement

Invoice
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Illustration of copyright symbol
Template & Agreement

Copyright Agreement