Computerization and automation
Training and other qualifications
Chapter 2: Freelancing Graphic Designers: Running The Business
Freelance graphic designers
Freelance graphic designer work
Specialization versus generalization
Running the freelance business
Chapter 3: Designing Your Graphic Arts Business
Choosing your business forms
Subchapter S Corporations
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Government help and forms
State and local regulations and laws
Employment identification numbers
Learning from other graphic designers
Chapter 4: Getting Set Up
Designing your business name
Understanding visual arts works
What copyright does not protect
Works made for hire exception
Length of copyright protection
Protecting your copyrighted images
Contacting the copyright office
When not to protect your copyright
Seeking competent legal advice
Chapter 6: Launching Your Freelance Graphic Design Business
So You're a graphic designer?
Getting the business community's attention
Finding your first customers
Chapter 7: Marketing Yourself
Developing your marketing plan
Designing your networking
Half the work is finding the work
Blogging for graphic designers
Chapter 8: Rules You Cannot Break
Liability insurance coverage
Chapter 9: Expanding Your Freelance Graphic Design Business
Other profitable sidelines
Offering additional services to your clients
What are you selling now?
Desktop publishing services
Expand your design business with e-mail
Chapter 10: Printing And Reprography Service
Chapter 11: Secrets Of Designing Success
Formulas, hourly rates, or flat fees?
Planning and handling downtime
Keep planning your business
Not as lonely as you think
Success and design on, or stop
Appendix A: Sample Contracts And Agreements
Sample collaboration contract
Joint nondisclosure agreement
Simple letter for nondisclosure
Appendix B: Graphic Designer Resources