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Designers And How They Can Make It Through The Bad Times

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 04:18 AM PDT

Despite the fact that the world’s economy seems to be showing some signs of recovery there are still many fellow designers who are still struggling. If you are one of these designers and finding it tough, then you may very well be wondering whether or not your occupation is going to survive this storm. Here are a few tips that will hopefully make it easier for you to make it through these hard times:

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Look At Every Aspect of Your Occupation and Remove The Deadwood

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You need to remember that if your occupation has any chance of survival you may be required to be a bit ruthless. Any pet projects that are not paying for themselves cannot and should not be protected at a time like this. You need to ensure that all aspects of your occupation are functioning as they should be.

Make Sure All of Your Resources Are Spread Out In An Effective Manner

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Is your occupation getting the most benefit from work that your staff/co-partner is doing? If not then reallocate them. Have you made sure that you have effectively spread the financial resources of the occupation? You really don’t need to be ordering more inventory than you really need at this time. If you must get new equipment for your occupation then you may want to think about leasing instead of buying.

Act In Right Direction

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Concentrate on the parts of your occupation that you do best by outsourcing any aspects that you are struggling with.

Get Most Out Of What You Already Have

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Take advantage of any extra space at your work place by renting it out and making some money from it.

Hiring Freelancers

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Instead of taking on new staff members you might be better off just using freelancers until the economy gets back on its feet. At least with freelancers you won’t have to worry about benefits and you only have to hire them on a project to project basis.

Inspiring Art by Natsuki – I.D. 66

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 11:52 PM PDT

Natsuki is studying and along with it sharpening her skills. Her artwork is very colorful and striking. You will surely fall in love with Natsuki's wonderful work. You won't believe that she has not taken any professional classes but her animation work speaks differently. She always won accolades from visitors of her webpage.