RGD's fall webinar program:

Thursday, September 23, 12:00 -1:00 PM EST

Starting your Graphic Design Business

Christoph Treptau covers the keys to starting and maintaining your graphic design business. He will cover general organizational issues such as bookkeeping software and taxation. He will also explain the different companies you can start and what you need to register for and he will discuss the keys to hiring with your own CGA. Christoph has been an accountant for 10 years and has many graphic design clients.

To register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/278845467

Tuesday, October 5, 12:00 -1:00 PM EST

How to Redesign and Refine Your Operating Process  

Is your department getting the most out of the resources you have to work with? Are you facing reactive client and account management systems, poor funding structures and ineffective operational processes? You're not alone. Most internal creative departments are in the same boat. Leveraging her years of industry experience, Emily discusses a variety of best practices that will help you optimize processes and work flow, improve quality, reduce revision and cycle time, and ultimately streamline costs so you can save your company a load of cash.

To register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/865177122

Friday, October 29, 12:00 -1:00 PM EST

Bridging the Designer/Client Relationship

Designers often blame clients for not "understanding design" or not getting "us designers". We blame them for being under-paid, under-valued, treating us like slave labour... But the question should not be why don't they get us, but rather why don't we get them. Take advantage of Mel Lim's 15 years of international experience in project management, spatial design and brand and product development as she presents her top 5 tips on bridging the designer/client relationship. Mel Lim is an award-winning design and business consultant based in California. 

To register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/330880827

Tuesday, November 23, 12:00 -1:00 PM EST

Managing Clients for High Impact

Emily Ruth Cohen explores effective techniques to building and nurturing the best client relationships. Topics include: How to pre-qualify clients, projects and your firm before initiating a relationship; Managing client expectations; Account manager vs. designer vs. project manager (who is best qualified to manage clients and projects) and Best practice solutions for 5-10 of the most common relationship scenarios.

To register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/541165298

For more info, visit http://www.rgdontario.com/attendEvents/virtual/

Pricing

Webinars are free for RGD and GDC Members. 

Non-Member Pricing* (+HST)

Individual Webinar - $30

Package of any 5 Webinars - $100

*Payments must be made at least 24 hours before webinar start time. To make a payment, send a cheque to the RGD office, call with a credit card number or come in to the RGD Office at 96 Spadina, Suite 210, in Toronto, and pay in person. 

If you have any questions or to make a payment, email or call 1.888.274.3668 ext. 25.