What questions to I need to ask before hiring an in-house graphic/web design employee?

I want to hire someone to do all my product brochures and new web design, but here in my office. what are some things I need to ask the candidate and what kind of wage should I be offering?

Is it illegal to demand an initial security deposit before starting a web design freelance job?

I’m recently starting up a freelance web design sole proprietorship on the side, and a recent client of mine backed out of a contract stating that it was illegal to demand a security deposit. From my research no actual signs point to this statement as being factual, yet I would like to confirm my suspicion.

What should I know before getting a certificate in web design?

Upon entering employment as a Web Designer, I’ve heard all you have to get is a Web Design certificate and that you don’t need a degree in college…I haven’t been to school in about 16 yrs due to having kids, etc…Not sure where to start. Have read books on Web Design and am very sure [...]

Read This Before you Hire a Graphic Designer

When you own your own business, there’s never a dull moment. That’s why I wrote ‘Turn Eye Appeal Into Buy Appeal’. It’s the do-it-yourself graphic design handbook that makes marketing your business as easy as 1-2-3. There are some projects, though, where it pays to hire a graphic designer. When it’s time to hire a [...]

First Baptist, before web design class

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Before web design class

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Do i need a non-disclosure agreement before talking to a Web Design company about a new idea?

I’m at the stage of shopping around for a web design company, do I need to have an agreement with everyone of these companies before I speak with them…