As most independent web design professionals I have to wear different hats. I am the technician, the manager, and the entrepreneur who drives the studio. And given all these facets, I truly enjoy working the business angle of web design. Before I started designing websites I obtained a business degree, which helps quite a bit in managing the business. However, considering my background, I know that most freelancers are not in the same boat. So if you’re a one-man band, in the following paragraphs I share a few things I learned over the years as an entrepreneur who started a web design business. (more…)