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Using Design to Connect with Corporate Employees
Companies invest in strategic communication initiatives for their customers and investors. They should put the effort in designing internal communications.
Time to Talk at CFC? You bet!
That’s the beauty of CFC (June 22-24 in San Francisco). The speakers will be sitting at the tables with you, milling around in the hallways with you, Netwalking with you, hanging out at the bar with you. Many of us will be sticking around for HOW after CFC is over. And some of us (me!) will be stocked with really good chocolate to help you overcome your fear of talking business with strangers. Business is scary. Ghirardelli chocolate is not. Continue reading →
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Tags: client relations, freelancing, networking
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[Podcast] How to Stop Scope Creep in its Tracks
In the latest CFC 2013 Speaker Podcast Series, writer, Alisa Bonsignore shares explicit language she uses to stop scope creep in its tracks and how she developed the confidence to say these things. Continue reading →
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Freelancer: Know Thy Customer
What works for freelance copywriter, Tom Tumbusch, is targeted and highly personalized mailings to his carefully chosen and best prospects. Here’s an example… Continue reading →
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Tags: client relations, copywriting
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3 Simple Questions to Manage Client Expectations
The Communicatrix shares 3 simple questions to ask a new prospect to manage expectations better later. Continue reading →
Keeping a Graphic Design Contract Simple
Want to know the trick to creating a contract that’s easy for both parties to understand? Ditch the lawyers. These 13 user-friendly clauses will lay the foundation for a frustration-free business partnership for both you and your client.
Creating memorable holiday greetings
It’s not too late to send a holiday greeting to clients and prospects. Freelance writer and CFC veteran, Tom Tumbusch of WordStreamCopy shares a few tips to show your creativity and your gratitude at the same time. Continue reading →
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Tags: client relations, freelancing, self-promotion
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Meeting with a Prospective Client: After
Part 2 of how to handle a meeting with a prospect from designer, Lidia Varesco Racoma. Today’s focus is best practices for follow up. Continue reading →
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Tags: client relations, marketing, networking
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Meeting with a Prospective Client: Before (& After)
Designer, Lidia Varesco Racoma, shares her tips for making the most out of a meeting with a new prospect. Continue reading →
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Tags: client relations, networking
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Stolen logo? What would you do?
A logo created by a designer is very similar to another but she knows she didn’t steal it. Should they scrap it? Can the client be forbidden from using it if it hasn’t been trademarked? What would you do? Continue reading →
