business for graphic designs & illustrators

Toggl

https://toggl.com/features/

"The simplest time tracker to help you get things done." Also you can get this as a free downloadable app. This app is great for keeping track of time in any creative process.

AND CO From Fiverr

https://www.and.co/

"A free service that provides access to customizable proposals, contracts, invoicing, expense tracking, time tracking and task management."

How to Launch your Freelance Career in Five Easy Steps

https://www.invisionapp.com/blog/launch-freelance-career/?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Digest&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=62175822&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--c9VybYXFPqVf96ZyEa3jcEDgwfQf0jzPPR4H15tnGW0qTfxv6os-qjglpCb1nWljGfn0znCBLiWAyMv6AuGn3n4_gXyF-_s4ZiZcGHi5D8aaSNew&_hsmi=62176560

"There has never been a better time to pursue an independent career path. In fact, there are more than 55 million so-called freelancers in the US alone, and this number is on the rise thanks to the proliferation of distributed organizations and flexible work lifestyles."

Business of Illustration Business of Illustration

http://businessofillustration.com/

"This site is dedicated to educating new and aspiring artists to the field of illustration from a business perspective. Its primary focus is on the nuts and bolts of being an illustrator and what it takes to create a sustainable career in this challenging, and creative field."