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November 4, 2025

I’m considering outsourcing procurement as my firm grows. What should I keep in mind?

Creative business coach Sean Low explains why hiring outside experts to manage procurement may be the best option for many firms.

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October 21, 2025

My clients are balking at my hourly charges. How do I communicate my value?

Creative business coach Sean Low explains why selling your value to clients is a step no designer can skip, regardless of how they bill.

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October 7, 2025

An amazing client referred me to a not-so-great one. Do I have to take the job?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers a fresh perspective on why designers must assess each new project lead on its own merits—and why there’s no obligation to take even a top-tier client’s referral if they’re the wrong fit.

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September 23, 2025

Delayed client approvals are stalling my production timeline. How do I eliminate these bottlenecks?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers an updated perspective on an old conundrum: how to avoid being at the mercy of slow-to-respond clients and instead take full control of your production schedule.

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September 9, 2025

How do I approach side hustles without hurting my core business?

Creative business coach Sean Low tackles the question of what a designer is to do in an era of abundant supplemental revenue opportunities.

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August 26, 2025

One of my employees is no longer a good fit. How do I let them go?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers a fresh perspective on parting ways with a longtime employee who is not adapting to your evolving business model.

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August 12, 2025

What’s the best way to approach payment schedules for your projects?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers a fresh perspective on his age-old advice on how to create a pricing strategy that works for you and your business.

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July 29, 2025

I’m about to set a new fee structure. Can you vet my plan?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers a fresh perspective on his age-old advice: Charge a premium for your creative work and simplify procurement fees—so you and your clients can reap the financial benefits.

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July 15, 2025

What’s the best way to manage ever-changing line-item fees on client bills?

Creative business coach Sean Low explains why the first step to offering clients clarity on every single charge is for designers to define their precise role in the sales process.

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July 1, 2025

What creative exercises can I do during downtime to help refuel and inspire me?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers one reader on the cusp of their summer vacation a quick and easy five-day journaling exercise to help them tap into their deeper business vision and creative passion.

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