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.

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 More

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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 More

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Do you eat like a "starving artist?"

Food writer, Bryn Mooth, shares tips for what to eat to fuel your brain for creativity. Continue reading More

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Ever doubt the “realness” of your business?

When I moved back to the USA in July, I had some reverse culture-shock. Suddenly money and titles and hours worked became a lot more important. I was jolted back into the headspace, and the priorities, from before I left. And I started to doubt myself. I started to doubt this “business” I’d created. Continue reading More

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I used to be afraid of public speaking…

Jenn David of Jenn David Design used CFC to practice a skill that will help grow her business — public speaking — and it wasn’t so bad! Continue reading More

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Two More Post-CFC To Do Lists

Two more creative freelancers share their post-CFC “action items” to motivate you and perhaps serve as models. Continue reading More

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Get More Clients for Your Design Business

Want to get more clients? Check out this real-world client proposal, sample qualifying material, book excerpt and expert interview to learn how to find clients. More

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Breaking into the Real Estate Market

Designer, Damien Golden, shares the first steps of her simple process for breaking into the real estate market. Continue reading More

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How to find clients outside your network (Part 2)

Gina Blitsten, freelancer writer, explains why it’s important for creative freelancers to expand your network beyond your circle of contacts and how to diversify your network to find more clients. Continue reading More

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How to find clients outside your network

Gina Blitsten, freelancer writer, explains why it’s important for creative freelancers to expand your network beyond your circle of contacts, family and friends. Continue reading More

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