20 Years in Business

My little business was 20 years old this week.

I was made redundant in February 2003. Shell-shocked, I signed on; the experience was enough for me to get off my arse and get some freelance design work. Within three weeks, I was freelancing full-time in agencies.

I panicked and got a job a couple of months later. Then, in September, I decided to return to freelancing, whilst I had the contacts, and gave up my job. I've never looked back, and no longer freelance, I run a micro-business.

I love my business. I've worked for some of the largest companies in the world and some of the smallest. It has never bothered me about the size of a business; they all need the same thing: graphic design that brings an ROI to the business.

My clients bring me into their businesses, share their vision and goals, and bring me along for the ride. I am part of the team; I am their design department.

I get brought in at the beginning of merger talks, management buyouts, and when businesses are preparing to sell. At these times, design is fundamental to helping the company get the right price and setting the foundations to announce change in a business.

If you'd like to chat about how I can help your business with your marketing material design, give me a call.