Make Mistakes Early

General No Comments »


I bet you never thought anyone would be telling you to make mistakes. However, that is exactly what I am going to do. Make them early and make them often. They will actually make your web design business much stronger in the future. Mistakes are important for learning — learning how NOT to do things and that’s the best way to learn sometimes.

Mistakes are going to happen in every aspect while creating a successful web design business. They will cause clients not to pay. Mistakes will cause extra work to correct. Mistakes may even cost you a client or two. It’s time you get over the emotions and learn from your mistakes.
Read the rest of this entry »

Focus Minded Hits a Few Carnivals in July

General No Comments »

carnival-appearances.jpg
Focus Minded articles appeared in several carnivals last month. In an effort to support the carnivals, hear were the appearances.

I am looking forward to seeing what carnivals August brings. Feel free to visit those carnivals as they contain some very valuable articles for Entrepreneurs.

Would you like to include FocusMinded.com in any of your carnivals or on your site? Send me a quick message and let’s talk.

Designer Reveals What Not To Do in a Website Design Business

General 2 Comments »


Three weeks ago I celebrated my first wedding anniversary and we had a wonderful celebratory night out. It was, however, a really rough year for us. We’ve commented to several people, how we are just grateful to be alive!

Last year I made the choice to go full time into website design and suffered all year because of that decision. You see, I am not really that good of a designer. My strong suit is programming, but I lack patience, in fact I am more of a business man and a visionary than a website designer or developer. Yet, I learned some very important lessons along the way and I want to share them with you.

Read the rest of this entry »

Bookmarkables for 23 July 2007

General 2 Comments »


Unbelievable that another week has gone by already. Nevertheless I have a nice list of bookmarkable links for you. If you’ve found something to be bookmarkable send it to me or comment it below.

2007 Global Freelancer Survey

General No Comments »

Freelance Switch is looking to gather information from their global audience and wants our help. By filling out the survey you can make sure you get all the results available only to respondents. I guess I should mention that they are having prizes too. So head over, support the cause, and fill out the survey.

Read about the survey or Jump right in and take it.

WP Theme & Icons by N.Design Studio
Articles RSS Log in