Unfinished Business

While Anna’s away, Andy talks to (Alex’s friend) [Brad Frost](http://twitter.com/brad_frost) about iOS7, dropping pretzels and chocolate Hobnobs. (Spoiler: Brad had no idea what they are.) In between they talk about speaking and contributing and what you gain by giving away information freely. Thanks to our sponsor, [GatherContent](http://gathercontent.com/unfinished). GatherContent helps people who build websites work with their clients to plan, organise and collaborate on web content. Even better, if you sign up through that page, you’ll get 20% of your subscription. That’s a great offer.

In this week’s episode of Unfinished Business, Anna and Andy talk about Andy being robbed in Geneva and the implications, both personal and business of what happened to him. They talk about the importance of ensuring that insurance is up-to-date (spoiler: Andy’s wasn’t) and how to secure your iOS devices and Mac in case of theft. Thanks to our sponsors, [Ghostlab](http://vanamco.com/ghostlab) — Synchronized cross-browser and mobile testing taken to the next level. Get 30% off at checkout with the offer code **UNFINISHEDBUSINESS** , and [Blush](http://blushpublishing.co.uk/unfinishedprints). Blush does beautiful letterpress printing of cards, stationery and more for designers and artists. Get 25% off their classic ampersands and ligatures prints with the offer code **UNFINISHEDPRINTS**.

In this week’s episode of Unfinished Business, Anna and Andy talk about Andy being robbed in Geneva and the implications, both personal and business of what happened to him. They talk about the importance of ensuring that insurance is up-to-date (spoiler: Andy’s wasn’t) and how to secure your iOS devices and Mac in case of theft. Thanks to our sponsors, Ghostlab — Synchronized cross-browser and mobile testing taken to the next level. Get 30% off at checkout with the offer code UNFINISHEDBUSINESS, and Blush. Blush does beautiful letterpress printing of cards, stationery and more for designers and artists. Get 25% off their classic ampersands and ligatures prints with the offer code UNFINISHEDPRINTS.

If you’re an ‘everyday’ web designer or developer — instead of one who’s perhaps made of plastic or maybe carved out of soap — we think you’ll love this week’s episode of Unfinished Business. Anna and Andy talk about being nominated for awards and being made into action figures and how that’s made them feel. They discuss whether it’s acceptable to make you or your company look bigger than you really are and whether sites such as Agencies Rated can really help freelancers.

If you’re an ‘everyday’ web designer or developer — instead of one who’s perhaps made of plastic or maybe carved out of soap — we think you’ll love this week’s episode of Unfinished Business. Anna and Andy talk about being nominated for awards and being made into action figures and how that’s made them feel. They discuss whether it’s acceptable to make you or your company look bigger than you really are and whether sites such as Agencies Rated can really help freelancers.

Anna and Andy talk about their worst business mistakes and disasters, what went wrong on the worst client projects and what they learned from them. Andy also wants to know why his hotel’s housekeeping steals his soap, plus there are confessions galore about shampoo, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. This week the show’s sponsored by [Smashing Magazine’s CSS3 For Responsive Design workshop](http://smashed.by/unfinished) with Andy Clarke. It’s happening in Freiburg in Germany on June 25th. Save **15%** off the ticket price with the offer code **unfinished6**. And [Revolution](http://tinyurl.com/revolutionconf). Revolution is a conference being held in Shrewsbury, Shropshire in the UK on Friday 27th September. Speakers include Elliot Jay Stocks, Jonathon Snook, our good friend and stand-in co-host Laura Kalbag and more. Thanks to our sponsors for making this show possible.

In this week’s episode, Anna and Andy talk about secrecy, about what they can say about the business they do and what they can’t They talk about non-disclosure agreements and why it’s important for everyone to sign one, plus why Andy wrote and published his plain speaking Three Wise Monkeys NDA. Andy gets all emotional about Alex’s twenty-first birthday and can’t quite believe that Anna’s never heard of Blackpool illuminations. This episode is sponsored by Perch, the little content management system for projects where you don’t want a big, complex CMS and by Sketch, the professional vector application for web designers, icon designers and illustrators.

In this week’s episode, Anna and Andy talk about secrecy, about what they can say about the business they do and what they can’t They talk about non-disclosure agreements and why it’s important for everyone to sign one, plus why Andy wrote and published his plain speaking [Three Wise Monkeys NDA](http://stuffandnonsense.co.uk/projects/three-wise-monkeys/). Andy gets all emotional about Alex’s twenty-first birthday and can’t quite believe that Anna’s never heard of Blackpool illuminations. This episode is sponsored by [Perch](http://grabaperch.com/unfinished), the little content management system for projects where you don’t want a big, complex CMS and by [Sketch](http://www.bohemiancoding.com/sketch/), the professional vector application for web designers, icon designers and illustrators.

While Anna’s away in Amsterdam, Andy talks with designer [Laura Kalbag](http://laurakalbag.com) about Star Trek Into Darkness, how they name wifi networks and whether location really affects their businesses. They discuss about how to find good sub-contractors and the differences between working for clients direct or via third-parties. This episode is sponsored by [Slide + Stage](http://thelink.is/unfinishedbusiness) — become a better presenter with this full-day, intensive masterclass with Aral Balkan. If you’re one of the first twenty people to use our special URL, you’ll get £20 off your ticket price. And by [Ghostlab](http://www.vanamco.com/unfinished) — ‘Synchronized cross-browser and mobile testing taken to the next level.’ If you use the offer code **UNFINISHEDBUSINESS** , you’ll get 30% off Ghostlab until June 15th.

In this week’s episode, Andy tells bad Dad jokes and Anna doesn’t laugh. They answer listeners’ questions about charging expenses and project assets to clients and when it’s appropriate to charge for ‘learning’ time. They talk about making the transition from a steady job to running a new business and why it’s important never to burn bridges, and how to compete with bargain basement website designers. This episode is sponsored by Perch, the little content management system for projects where you don't want a big, complex CMS and Ben Frain’s fabulous new book, Sass and Compass for Designers.

In this week’s episode, Andy tells bad Dad jokes and Anna doesn’t laugh. They answer listeners’ questions about charging expenses and project assets to clients and when it’s appropriate to charge for ‘learning’ time. They talk about making the transition from a steady job to running a new business and why it’s important never to burn bridges, and how to compete with bargain basement website designers. This episode is sponsored by [Perch](http://grabaperch.com/unfinished), the little content management system for projects where you don't want a big, complex CMS and Ben Frain’s fabulous new book, [Sass and Compass for Designers](http://sassandcompass.com/unfinished).

Anna and Andy talk about biscuits and business software. Anna explains how she uses FreeAgent to keep track of her finances and berates Andy for not trying it. They talk about back-up software and how Stuff and Nonsense use Dropbox to collaborate with clients during projects. Andy runs through his favourite design tools including Gridset and Typecast and no discussion about software would be complete without bemoaning how Adobe are abandoning Fireworks. This episode is sponsored by [8faces](http://8faces.com), a limited edition typography magazine, and [Handheld](http://handheldconf.com/), the conference for all things mobile that’s happening in Cardiff, Wales in November 2013. Get 10% off your ticket with the offer code **unfinishedbz**.

Anna and Andy exchange notes on their workplace setups and some of the tools they use, from hardware to software, and Andy gets distracted by Mutton Bustin'. This episode is sponsored by [Hammer for Mac](http://hammerformac.com/unfinished), the nifty development tool for designers and developers, and [Handheld](http://handheldconf.com/), the conference for all things mobile that’s happening in Cardiff, Wales in November 2013. Get 10% off your ticket with the offer code unfinishedbz.

This week, Andy’s back from two weeks in Japan and he and Anna talk about his trip Tokyo and Hiroshima. Andy explains why he thinks everyone should visit Hiroshima at least once and Anna opens her presents with loud rustling. They answer listener questions about weekly working, pricing and invoicing and then discuss whether it's a good idea to work while on holiday. This episode is sponsored by Hammer for Mac, the nifty development tool for designers and developers, and Five Simple Steps and Collection Two of their Pocket Guide series. Tweet your favourite short business tip with the hash tag #pockettip before Friday 26th April for a chance to be one of two people to win Collection Two of the Pocket Guides, or the very lucky person to win an entire set of Pocket Guides.

This week, Andy’s back from two weeks in Japan and he and Anna talk about his trip Tokyo and Hiroshima. Andy explains why he thinks everyone should visit Hiroshima at least once and Anna opens her presents with loud rustling. They answer listener questions about weekly working, pricing and invoicing and then discuss whether it's a good idea to work while on holiday. This episode is sponsored by [Hammer for Mac](http://hammerformac.com/unfinished), the nifty development tool for designers and developers, and [Five Simple Steps and Collection Two of their Pocket Guide series](http://www.fivesimplesteps.com/products/the-pocket-guide-series-collection-two). Tweet your favourite short business tip with the hash tag **#pockettip** before Friday 26th April for a chance to be one of two people to win Collection Two of the Pocket Guides, or the very lucky person to win an entire set of Pocket Guides.