Geared for the electronic age, this book shows how a freelance designer can run a successful business without leaving his or her computer. Entrepreneurs with creativity and design skills can run a successful business while doing something they enjoy. Start & Run a Creative Services Business shows readers how to make money designing such things as book covers, logos, and advertisements. The book acts as friend and adviser in the competitive world of the self-employed, and teaches creatives how to advocate for themselves. Industry specific information is presented in a logical order, appealing to the novice as well as the seasoned designer who needs advice on a particular situation. Through a series of personal experiences, the unpredictable nature of the business world is explored from a designer's point of view.