It takes more than talent to launch and sustain a successful design firm -- you need solid business skills as well. In this special presentation, design management guru Shel Perkins will share insider information on crucial legal and financial issues, including how to avoid common mistakes related to hiring, intellectual property, client contracts, cash flow, and more. Don't miss this exciting professional practice event!
Shel Perkins is a graphic designer, management consultant and educator with twenty years of experience in managing the operations of leading design firms in the U.S. and the U.K. He has served on the national boards of AIGA and the Association of Professional Design Firms. He is chairman of the AIGA Center for Practice Management. His best-selling book, Talent Is Not Enough: Business Secrets For Designers, is available from New Riders.
Date: Wednesday, January 13th
Time: Reception 6:30pm, Presentation 7:15pm
Location: The NEW TCC Campus - Building A Room 101 (use entrance by the flag poles)
120 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Note this address is brand new and will not show up on any GPS or online map site!
DOWNLOAD MAP & DIRECTIONS HERE
Members: Free
Non-members: $15 online ($20 at the door)
Students: $5 online ($5 at the door)
Members Combo: $30 (free admission + book)
Non-members Combo: $45 ($15 admission + book)
Students Combo: $35 ($5 admission + book)
* You can pick up your book, Talent Is Not Enough: Business Secrets For Designers at the event.
