Get Your Retainer/Deposit

Get your deposit before work starts. Sometimes you can do a lot of work to get a project up and running, and the client will drop off the face of the earth. Before you start spending your precious grains of sands, make sure you're going to be compensated. If you have a client who is dragging their feet about paying, that's a red flag and you should be careful. It's completely normal to get compensation before work starts, and don't be afraid or concerned about asking for it. Depending on the size of the project, the percentage might change, but I generally go for 50%.

Context: So a little bit ago, I went full time freelance. It's been a ride full of a lot of lessons learned. On my instagram, I asked people for their diehard rules of the trade, and I compiled a list that should help people run their business a little more smoothly. If you have some design rules you live by, feel free to comment or message me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/darumacreative/