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CreativePublic offers graphic designers a one-stop resource and information guide to help designers be more successful in business. Whether you freelance or own your own firm, CreativePublic has the products to fit your growing business needs. Below are free forms for you to use, for a full listing and to purchase access to over 50 additional forms that you can modify go to: https://www.artspacedesign.biz/creativepublic/member_signup.php

By using Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, Excel, or Adobe Acrobat, you can edit and alter our forms to fit your own company needs. You can redesign, add your logo, or use them as they are (view terms and conditions)

Forms and Contracts:

Art Approval Sheet- This sheet is designed to be attached to artwork that needs client approval. This sheet, when signed, obligates the client to accept the artwork as is or the client can denote changes needed. Use this form with all artwork so you have a binding agreement that the artwork is correct and final or that the client desires changes.

Creative Strategy - This is one of the most useful tools in creating properly designed artwork. Whether the client provides this information or you gather this on your own, a Creative Strategy will help solve many design issues and give a greater success to your project. You can also use a Creative Strategy to explain to your clients the benefits of why you used a specific color, shape or type treatment. Not only will this help sell your art, it will make the client feel more a part of what they have purchased. Remember that most clients know nothing of art and don’t understand the aspects of design.

Job Jacket - It’s very important to keep all your projects, client approvals, changes and information inside a Job Jacket. This Job Jacket includes an area for job numbering, client information, pricing and a drawing area. Use this Job Jacket for archiving artwork and keeping your project information organized.

Mileage & Expense Report - Use this report to keep track of your expenses that were used for company use such as mileage, meals and entertainment. If you have employees, they must also keep track of what they spend and why they spent it. There are 3 of the same forms available for download. The Excel Document will automatically calculate and total your expenses for you.

Print Questionnaire - For every print project you receive from a client, you will need to use this form to ask them questions about their job. This is part one of a two part contract agreement between you and the client. This sheet will represent your company and what you will be doing for the client.

Web Marketing Pricing – This advanced pricing guide will help you better judge how much you should charge and how long it takes for your projects. Every designer is different, whether slow, fast, expensive or cheap. Use this guide and be flexible with your own skills.

Sales Rep. Contract - All sales representatives must have in writing how much commissions or discounts they will get on the products they are selling for your company. Make sure that any sales rep. signs this and signs an employee contract as well.