Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance

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Freelancers, do you ask for help?

Veteran creative freelancer, Lidia Varesco-Racoma, used to do everything herself — until she had a baby. That’s when she learned how to ask for help — in life and in business. Continue reading More

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Celebrating a full year of accountability

Copywriter, Tom Tumbusch, and his accountability buddies are achieving their goals, wasting less time and feeling more relaxed and confident thanks to their monthly meeting. Continue reading More

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Breakfast Roundtable Topics at CFC 2013

At CFC 2013 (June 22-24 in SF) we’ll have 2 days of Breakfast Roundtables, where you can dig in to a topic of your choice with a speaker or your fellow creative pros. Here are some of the topics we have on the table… Continue reading More

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Make This Year Matter: Propel Your Freelance Biz Forward

Have you been wondering how to start freelancing or how to make your freelance business more successful? Stop dreaming and take action with this compilation of favorite freelance resources from HOWDesign.com. More

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[Podcast] Simple Mantra For Getting Everything Done

In this podcast, designer and author, Jim Krause, shares his simple mantra for getting things done without going crazy. Continue reading More

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Turn Slow Time Into Go Time

Most freelance designers are used to ebb and flow in their work schedules. There’s no guaranteed way for keeping work coming through your door, but you can take some steps to help make your downtime more productive. More

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Be Brave: A Quest for Creative Inspiration

Jennifer Sukis lays siege to the continental United States in her quest to understand creative inspiration. Her weapons of choice are a pen and an open mind. Protecting the battlements are creative superpowers who have boldly changed their life using creativity alone. More

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Socially-Minded Freelancer Wanted….

The Freelancers Union is looking for a freelancer who wants to be part of the movement and play a role as “member rep” on their Board of Directors. Excellent networking and growth opportunity! Apply by April 8. Continue reading More

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“Freelancer” Hires Full Time + Part Time Help!

CFC Veteran, Theresa Previ of Brooklyn, NY-based Treemarie says contracts are flying in so much she’s hired f/t and p/t help PLUS is moving out of her home office. She’ll be back at CFC in 2013 to learn more about the next stages of growth. Continue reading More

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“Freelancer” Hires Full Time + Part Time Help!

CFC Veteran, Theresa Previ of Brooklyn, NY-based Treemarie says contracts are flying in so much she’s hired f/t and p/t help PLUS is moving out of her home office. She’ll be back at CFC in 2013 to learn more about the next stages of growth. Continue reading More

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