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Why & How to Hire a Desktop Publisher

When you don't want to do it yourself, find out what to look for and what to ask when hiring and working with a professional desktop publisher or graphic designer.
How to (and not to) Work with a Designer
Daniel Will-Harris offers commentary and a dozen specific tips on working with a designer.
How to hire a graphic designer
Secure Solutions Inc. offers advice on what to look for when hiring someone to do your letterhead, logo, and other documents.
How to save money on Desktop Publishing
HyperGraphix Canada gives advice on hiring and working with a desktop publisher to insure you get what you want and don't incur unnecessary expenses.
Rationales
Download free PDF files from Creative Business that describe why it is cost-effective to use a professional designer, why designers don't like to work on speculation, and other rationales.
What does a Graphic Designer do?
And why do I need to hire one? Info at Slaughter & Slaughter compares hiring an architect to design a house to hiring a designer to create your business materials.
Working with a Desktop Publisher
When you know you don't want to do it yourself, Internet Brothers has advice on hiring a professional to do your desktop publishing.

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