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The Business of Graphic Design: The RGD Professional Handbook is the first and only comprehensive Canadian guide to maintaining a graphic design business.
The Handbook is used as a text in many design programs across Canada, and, now in its 3rd edition, over 15,000 copies have been distributed. It is also used for a section of the Online Test portion of RGD's Certification Process.
The Handbook includes chapters on design consulting best practices, understanding intellectual property, staffing, administration and marketing design services, in addition to sample forms and agreements.
Check out the Table of Contents.
Credits
Contributing Authors: Ilise Benun, Ashlee Froese, Eli Gembom CPA, CA, Lesley Ellen Harris J.D., Stephen Hodges, Jean-Pierre Lacroix RGD, Dan Natale CPA, CA and Ian Wick.
Contributing Artists: Luis Albuquerque, Hudson Christie, Mike Ellis, Adam Hilborn, Sam Island, Liam Sharp and Chris Thomaidis
Design: The Office of Gilbert Li
Cover Illustration: Ben Weeks
Print Partner: Flash Reproductions
Paper Partner: Domtar
Order your copy of The Business of Graphic Design.
Pricing*
Non-Member: $50
Certified RGD, Prov RGD, Affiliates: $40**
Student RGD/RGD Emeritus/Jr Affiliate: $30