As I was surfing around on the web, I found myself with this site Expressions.com.do, in which I’ve found a very good and important article for both new designers as well as for not so newbies like me, trying everyday to improve and keeping Freelance a way of living.

Right here I’ve listed the 10 most dangerous lies that trap designers, and also how to avoid them.

1. “Do this job here for a very low price (or free) and then the next one we’ll pay you really well.” –Don’t expect that next time.
2. “We do not pay a single penny until we see the final work.” –Don’t even start it.
3. “Do your designs for us for free, and you’ll have tons of clients asking for you.” –They are really bad clients that will only dish your professionalism.
4. “Well, we’re not sure if we’re going to use your designs, but leave us your idea and suggestion so I can discuss with my partner about it”. –Most-likely this “partner” will tear your design apart, or he’ll simple ignore it.
5. “The job is not cancelled, we’re just suffering from a little delay. Leave your project the way it is and we’ll resume within a couple of months” –Or maybe three or four or forever?
6. “Contracts? We do not need you to sign any contract, ¿aren’t we friends? –Well, if you really trust me, pay me Cash On Delivery.
7. “Send me the invoice once the job is done and printed?”. –Yeah, sure, if it’s for publicity, don’t send them anything until they sold a couple thousand units.
8. “The last designer made XXX per unit, you should do at least the same!” –Well, if he/she was so good, why is he/she not here anymore?.
9. “Our budget is XXX dollars, that’s never going to change” –Just like my morgage.
10. “We have a few financial problems. Do the design, we’ll earn the money and then we’ll pay you”. –You’ll be having lots of trouble.