Money Matters - Calling All Business Professionals

16th March, 2010

Don't miss this opportunity to have your say about the Business of Design.

Just take a few minutes to fill in the AGDA Industry Benchmarking Survey.

Business Owners - some preparation of information is required to get the best out of the survey:

-Revenue from design, artwork, production, commissions; and

-Expenditure on salaries, rent, car, utilities, telco,materials, suppliers.

This information can be found on your 2009 tax return.

Log on to

Survey closes Wednesday 24th March 2010.

Collated data will be developed into an invaluable report for the business owner, the employee, the freelancer/solo designer, the educator.

There will be statistics on

- Salary structures for various positions in a studio or agency

- Billings rates charged by studios and freelancers

- Geographic comparisons in salaries and benefits

- Profitable and growth areas for business development

- Key drivers for successful companies

- Revenue forecasts for 2010 - 2012

And much more.

Please be assured that all responses and information are treated anonymously and in the strictest confidence.

Spread the word. More participation, more comprehensive information, greater value to design profession.

The AGDA Industry Benchmarking Report will be released at the end of April 2010.

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