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December 2, 2025

I plan to take a hard look at my finances and business model during holiday downtime. How can I dig deeper into my design practice?

Creative business coach Sean Low addresses a designer who wants to sharpen her practice during this slow season. His advice: Home in on your unique point of view and dive into the idiosyncrasy of design.

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November 18, 2025

I can feel economic fears starting to trickle into my business decisions. Should I follow or resist this instinct?

Creative business coach Sean Low addresses a designer whose current pipeline is solid, but whose new sales are flagging. His advice: Revisit the fundamentals that define your firm and recommit to your unique value proposition.

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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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