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Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance
Succeeding in freelance design requires smart work and business habits that can pave the way to prosperous design careers for many who desire this path. Get expert guidance on managing your freelance graphic, web design business or bringing your dreams to life by starting your own design business.
Pricing Strategies: Pros and Cons
What are the pros and cons of the 4 pricing strategies for creative services: time-based (hourly), project-based, package-based and retainer-based? Continue reading →
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 →
Categories: Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance
Tags: client relations, freelancing, self-promotion
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Show Your Clients You Appreciate Them This Holiday!
If this holiday season snuck up on you, check out these great and simple gift ideas from designer and CFC veteran, Damien Golden. They’ll show your gratitude and keep your visibility high too. Continue reading →
Forbes Mag Cites "Freelance Economy"
Forbes article cites “freelance economy” in Q&A with Freelancer’s Bible author, Sara Horowitz who talks about the new meaning of the term freelance and much more. Continue reading →
Women Working From Home? It Must Be Nice
From copywriter, Alisa Bonsignore, a rant and a question about the perceptions of women and men who work from home. Continue reading →
Does a freelancer need a resume?
From Kristen Fischer’s forthcoming book, When Talent Isn’t Enough, the question of whether and when a freelancer needs a resume. What do you think? Continue reading →
One Freelancer’s Plan for 2013
In the latest podcast/interview with writer and journalist, Bryn Mooth, we talk about her goals for growing her network in 2013 and reaching outside her current sphere and especially, how to keep track of her best prospects (that doesn’t involve learning a new software). Continue reading →
Categories: Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance
Tags: freelancing, marketing plan, networking, self-promotion
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A Bible for Freelancers
Sara Horowitz, Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, has a new book out, The Freelancer’s Bible, and today she did an interview on WNYC.org and took questions from listeners. Continue reading →
How did you handle Superstorm Sandy?
Superstorm Sandy showed us how precarious the solopreneur life can be. After all, if you don’t work, you don’t get paid. How did you handle it? How did your clients respond? What would you do differently next time? Let’s learn from each others’ mistakes. Continue reading →
Free Videos (for anyone who hates cold calling)
Ed Gandia, who spoke on marketing plans at CFC 2012, has developed a step-by-step process that will help you land clients faster, easier and cheaper. Sign up for his free training videos here. Continue reading →
