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How much a graphic designer charges per hour might differ greatly from project to project. After all, it's going to be a different skillset with package design than it would be for logo design. With that said, most graphic designers do not charge by the hour. Rather, it's a per-project basis. 

Even so, a study was done on Upwork to see how graphic designers charge. On average, you should expect to pay between $15 to $35 per hour for a typical graphic designer. Some experts, though, can charge as much as $150. 

If you want to work with a graphic designer on an hourly basis, it's important to keep in mind these little tidbits:

• Most graphic designers who charge per hour will have a minimum project price. This usually equates to 1 to 2 hours per work. If you have them work less than this, they will refuse to work for you or will still charge you the minimum. 
• Graphic designers' prices are often based on skills. If your designer has a portfolio featuring work with major names, then you will probably need to pay upwards of $30. If they are a "fresh outta college" kid, then $15 is fair. 
• Brochure and business card design are often the least expensive. Meanwhile, logo design and packaging design tends to be the higher priced items on the menu. 
• The price that you pay can also be influenced by the price of the software they need to make your graphics. A full Adobe suite is going to cost a lot more than an indie drawing app. And, if you need a graphic designer who does CAD drawings, that can also bolster the price even more. 
• Most graphic designers that charge by the hour will not do free edits. 

I'd imagine that you can get last-minute catering services if it is a small event, meeting, lunch break or tea. I know you can order Subway catering online with less than 24 hours notice, provided the Subway store is nearby your office. Some stores do delivery while some only offer pick up. They do sandwich and wrap platters, drinks, cookies, etc. It is a good option for when you need a light lunch or refreshment for your employees or visitors. 

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A trademark, by definition, is a sign that one trader uses to distinguish their goods/services from those of other traders. A personal name is no different to any other trademark in this sense - it must be capable of distinguishing in this manner. So, if your name is common and other people may need to use that same name in connection with similar goods/services then it could b e more difficult to register. However, if this sort of issue is reported to you by the government office there are ways you may be able to address the issue and ultimately gain registration/protection.

The other thing to be aware of with registration of a personal name is that if you happen to share a name with a famous person it could be more difficult to register. For example, if your name happens to be Shane Warne and you try to register your name in connection with sports apparel/products this could be difficult - it could be confusing to the public as they may assume the products are endorsed by cricketer Shane Warne; you cannot register a trademark that's going to confuse/deceive in this manner.

Whether you’re outsourcing overseas, hiring locally or employing an in-house app developer, there are some key traits that all good app developers share. Transparency, good communication skills, teamwork and a strong portfolio are just a few.

Outsourcing is a great option for many business owners as it’s often cheaper, more flexible and gives you access to a wider pool of talent. But of course, it comes with unique risks and considerations. Some key considerations when outsourcing an app developer (either locally or overseas) include:

1. Money-back guarantee - choose a developer that provides a money-back guarantee or revision policy. Make sure this is clearly outlined in the contract before you sign anything.

2. Cost breakdown - a good app developer will provide a breakdown of the project costs including any additional charges like GST. There should be no surprises when you pay your final invoices.

3. Avoid app developers who request you to pay large sums of money upfront - there should be an initial cost to pay, but the rest should be paid in milestones or when the final work is delivered.

4. Adequate experience - your developer should have the skills and experience to deliver your project outline. Have they worked on similar projects or with similar businesses? These are important questions to ask.

5. Time zone differences - outsourcing a developer may mean you are working in different time zones. Decide whether this will be a barrier for you before you begin your search.

6. Great communications skills - a good developer will run you through the project plan and be clear on how they will communicate with you. This is partly your responsibility to set clear expectations on how you want to be involved across the project from the beginning.

7. Cheapest isn't always best - no matter which service you’re looking for, it’s often a case of ‘you get what you pay for’. Don’t be tempted to go for the lowest quote before doing your research and reviewing a developer’s portfolio.

AdWords doesn't directly improve SEO, however utilising AdWords can help with SEO. 

As an example, search terms data that you get from AdWords can help you understand what people are searching for. This data is a bit harder to get organically as Google Search Console doesn't give you the best information. This will allow you to fine tune your keyword research and to find new potential opportunities.

We are not a web developer but our website www.ThePartyPeople.com.au was hacked last year and malicious code added. It crippled our website as it was taken down but lucky we got a new type of insurance called cyber insurance to protect from such an event. We were actually attacked 5 times costing us over $30,000 and lucky the insurance covered it. Our developer and hosting company scanned the site for malicious code and removed it.In terms of how we cleaned it up I would have to get some input from my hosting company and developer however we basically contacted our hosting company when the website went down and ask them to restore it and resolve this issue which they did by running some diagnostic tools to find malicious code. My developer did the same and between them they were able to remove the malicious code. The important thing to note was we did both, my developer found the issue on my website but there were more things the malicious code had put in other dark corners of our server so the hosting company found those. The vulnerability was with word press and while we fixed the issue we decided it was too risky having our blog on the same server as our website given they could access our server via our blog which then gave the code access to our website so we put them on separate hosting environments.

Opt-in email marketing is something I feel like everyone should use. Do you use opt-in email marketing, may I ask? If you don't, you absolutely should. There are several major benefits of opti-in email marketing that you should consider...

Legality

Most countries have anti-spam laws that basically ban the practice of opt-out email marketing. You might get sued if you "go in cold" with your clients. This is the fastest way to avoid getting sued. 

Confidence

There is no way to make it clearer: asking people for permission to market to them gives people way more confidence in your brand. We live in a world where privacy is fading away. We don't like having our privacy invaded, nor do we like the idea of having our information bought by companies. 

When you ask for permission, it shows that you put the client in control of the information they share. This gives them more confidence in your company and shows that you care about how they feel on the subject.

 

Better Image

Speaking of confidence, it's just an overall smarter look for your brand. No one wants to work with a company that randomly sends unsolicited emails to people who may or may not want to buy from them. That makes you look sketchy. 

 

An Interested Audience

Here's the cool thing about opt-in email marketing: it tells you who wants to buy from you. When you have people opt-in to your campaign, they're already signaling that they are at least slightly interested in what you have to say. It also shows how quickly your company's reputation is growing. 

Better Results

It's easier to convince a person who's interested to buy your product than to try to win over someone who has no idea who you are. That tends to lead to better ROI and higher success rates.