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December 19, 2025

5 ideas to help you set good business goals in 2026

From embracing the irrationality of design to creating a thoughtful strategy, creative coach Sean Low offers practical advice to help you have your most successful year yet.

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December 16, 2025

What mindset should I use to approach 2026?

Creative business coach Sean Low shares his thoughts on how to level up your business (and design practice) by adding the right kind of risk to your work portfolio.

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December 2, 2025

I plan to take a hard look at my finances and business model during holiday downtime. How can I dig deeper into my design practice?

Creative business coach Sean Low addresses a designer who wants to sharpen her practice during this slow season. His advice: Home in on your unique point of view and dive into the idiosyncrasy of design.

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November 18, 2025

I can feel economic fears starting to trickle into my business decisions. Should I follow or resist this instinct?

Creative business coach Sean Low addresses a designer whose current pipeline is solid, but whose new sales are flagging. His advice: Revisit the fundamentals that define your firm and recommit to your unique value proposition.

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November 4, 2025

I’m considering outsourcing procurement as my firm grows. What should I keep in mind?

Creative business coach Sean Low explains why hiring outside experts to manage procurement may be the best option for many firms.

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October 21, 2025

My clients are balking at my hourly charges. How do I communicate my value?

Creative business coach Sean Low explains why selling your value to clients is a step no designer can skip, regardless of how they bill.

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October 7, 2025

An amazing client referred me to a not-so-great one. Do I have to take the job?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers a fresh perspective on why designers must assess each new project lead on its own merits—and why there’s no obligation to take even a top-tier client’s referral if they’re the wrong fit.

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September 23, 2025

Delayed client approvals are stalling my production timeline. How do I eliminate these bottlenecks?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers an updated perspective on an old conundrum: how to avoid being at the mercy of slow-to-respond clients and instead take full control of your production schedule.

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September 9, 2025

How do I approach side hustles without hurting my core business?

Creative business coach Sean Low tackles the question of what a designer is to do in an era of abundant supplemental revenue opportunities.

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August 26, 2025

One of my employees is no longer a good fit. How do I let them go?

Creative business coach Sean Low offers a fresh perspective on parting ways with a longtime employee who is not adapting to your evolving business model.

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