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How to Write a Graphic Design Proposal
If you’re trying to learn how to write a proposal, this post will help. Because I’m convinced that the key technique to writing a graphic design proposal that gets you the job (this goes for a web design proposal or … Continue reading →
Categories: Self Promotion for Graphic Design & Designers
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How can you differentiate yourself?
See how Nat Clymer, portrait photographer, demonstrates his point of differentiation and stands out from the clutter through his email marketing. Continue reading →
Categories: Self Promotion for Graphic Design & Designers
Tags: freelancing, marketing, self promotion
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Marketing Q&A: How to approach a referral
Marketing Q&A: A good client gave your name to a colleague who needs your help but hasn’t called you yet. What to do? Continue reading →
Categories: Self Promotion for Graphic Design & Designers
Tags: marketing, self-promotion
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Have you been stiffed by a client?
If you’ve been stiffed by a client or have outstanding payments that are way past due, add them today to the World’s Longest Invoice, the latest project from our partner, Freelancer’s Union. Continue reading →
CFC 2012: How to Begin Positioning as a Freelancer
Podcast/interview with CFC 2012 speaker, David Baker of @ReCourses, on why positioning is so difficult to do for yourself when you do it all day long for your clients. Continue reading →
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Who’s going to CFC? Julie Goldsberry of Operation Regrigerator
Julie Goldsberry and Operation Refrigerator. The goal: to save up for CFC 2012 in Boston. Guess what? She did it! How’d you do? Continue reading →
Proposal Rules To Live By
Nobody loves to do proposals but sometimes you have to, especially when your dream prospect says, “Please send me a proposal.” In a recent interview about the proposal that has won Chicago-based design firm, Rogue Element a full 67% of … Continue reading →
More and more freelancers?
More and more articles citing more and more freelancers and independent contractors as the trend of the future, even as the economy recovers. Continue reading →
How to Make the Most of a Testimonial
Here are 4 ways I recently used an amazing testimonial I got from a happy client. You can use for yourself as a blueprint. Continue reading →
Categories: Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance
Tags: freelancing, marketing, self promotion, self-promotion
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How to Make the Most of a Testimonial
Here are 4 ways I recently used an amazing testimonial I got from a happy client. You can use for yourself as a blueprint. Continue reading →
Categories: Self Promotion for Graphic Design & Designers
Tags: freelancing, self promotion, self-promotion
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