• Try “portfolio”, “ink”, “branding” or a code like “PRS 101”.

Program

Freelance Design Business Program

Set up and run a freelance design practice: business foundations, finding and contacting clients, communication, pricing, proposals, project management and copyright and licensing basics (educational, not legal or tax advice).

The sequence

Take the courses in this order. Each one builds on the last.

  1. CBE 101

    Freelancing Fundamentals

    Set up a freelance creative practice: business basics, records, taxes and GST/HST in Canada, simple agreements, invoicing and a sustainable workload.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation14 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  2. CBE 105

    Finding Graphic Design Clients

    Decide who you design for, where those clients look for designers, and how to become easy to find and easy to hire.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation9 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  3. CBE 120

    Professional Client Communication

    Communicate with clients clearly from first enquiry to final delivery: discovery calls, emails, presenting work, handling feedback and difficult conversations.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation11 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  4. CBE 201

    Pricing Creative Services

    Build a pricing method you can explain: costs and minimums, time-based and project pricing, usage, rush fees, deposits and how sales tax fits on a quote.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate12 lessons · ~10 hIn development
  5. CBE 205

    Creative Proposal Writing

    Write proposals that win the right projects: understanding the brief, scope, deliverables, timeline, usage terms, fees and clear next steps.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  6. CBE 210

    Client Research and Outreach

    Research specific prospective clients, write personalised outreach that respects their time, and follow up with a simple, honest system.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  7. CBE 215

    Creative Project Management

    Plan and run creative projects from kickoff to delivery: briefs, schedules, approvals, revisions, files and post-project reviews.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate10 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  8. CBE 115

    Copyright for Visual Artists

    Understand copyright and moral rights for visual work in Canada, with international comparisons: ownership, duration, registration, fair dealing and using others' work.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  9. CBE 220

    Understanding Commercial Licensing

    Learn how artists license work for commercial use: licence types, scope, territory, duration, exclusivity, fees, royalties and reading licence terms.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate11 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
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