"The Business of Graphic Design" by Daniel Schutzsmith

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe"

Anatole France, French writer

Daniel Schutzsmith has created a section or lens in Squidoo that provides great detail on the whole kit and kiboodle of starting and keeping going in the heady world of graphic design:

This lens attempts to add clarity to the confusion of running a graphic design business in today's rapidly growing business climate. Whether you are an executive of a large agency, a small studio owner, or a freelancer, you will find the information provided here to ease your business woes. This lens has been created to help you make informed decisions on the business of graphic design. Enjoy!

There is a ton of great info here for someone like me which will make it a worthy read.

Check it out: http://www.squidoo.com/thebusinessofgraphicdesign/