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.

Need Help With Your Taxes?

Last minute tax advice for freelancers from indie tax expert, June Walker (who will also be at CFC 2013 in SF June 22-24)! Continue reading More

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Need Help With Your Taxes?

Last minute tax advice for freelancers from indie tax expert, June Walker (who will also be at CFC 2013 in SF June 22-24)! Continue reading More

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Health Insurance + Freelancing

Some have health insurance through a spouse. Some (like me!) buy it (expensively) on the open market. Others stay at a job for it. And some don’t have it at all. That’s all about to change. But how has the challenge of finding affordable health insurance (and healthcare) has affected your decision to be independent? Continue reading More

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Growing By Scaling Back to Freelancing

Bennett DeOlazo of Studio B shares his progress and goals achieved since CFC 2012 and what he’ll be for this year at CFC in San Francisco (June 22-24). Continue reading More

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Design Career: Are You Ready to Be a Freelancer?

Experts agree that the talent level among freelance designers is increasing. Are you ready to be a freelance designer? Ask yourself these questions. More

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Another freelancer reaches her goal!

Last year at CFC, I met Amy Caracappa-Qubeck and she told me her goal was to quit her in-house job and go full time freelance by the end of 2012. Well she made the leap in January and just launched her new web site. Check it out: www.amycq.com Continue reading More

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By 2020, half the workforce will be “freelancers,” study says

A recent study by MBO Partners, another group supporting independent workers, predicts that by 2020, one half of the U.S. economy will be made up of independent workers, whether that status is forced or freely chosen. Today’s post offers a tip about the network of resources you’ll need to make it work. Continue reading More

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How to Find The Best Projects for You

Freelance copywriter, shares his epiphany of where his best, most lucrative and most satisfying work comes from and how he’s going to get more of it! Continue reading More

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Integrating Your Values Into Freelancing

What kind of business do you want to have? And with whom do you want to work? In preparation for CFC 2013, Sarah Durham of Big Duck talks about how she integrates her values into her business. Continue reading More

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Your Embarrassing Web Site…

CFC attendee and Web designer for designers, Jill Anderson, refined her positioning, revamped her web site and her time management is under control. Oh, and, she also increased her income by 17%. PLUS she’s getting work she wants because her web site reflects what she’s looking for! Read all about how. Continue reading More

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