Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance

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Getting started as freelancer in a slow economy

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Ilise Benun

One ready-to-be freelancer wonders if now is the right time, given the economy. What do you think? What does everyone think? Continue reading → More

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Making time to work ON your business

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Bryn Mooth

This is a slow period for copywriter, Bryn Mooth, and she’s using it to implement ideas she learned at CFC 2012. Here’s what she’s doing to build her business. Continue reading → More

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Are you running a business from the sticks?

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Highlights from a Morning Roundtable Discussion at CFC 2012: Out in the Sticks: the Joys & Challenges of Running a Design Biz in a Small Community. Continue reading → More

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Health Insurance for Freelancers

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Read the response from Sara Horowitz, Founder and Executive Director of The Freelancers Union on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading → More

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5 Minute Survey on the Freelancing Life

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Take the 2012 Freelance Industry Survey by June 29 and let the world know who you are and what you need! Continue reading → More

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From Solo Freelancer to Design Firm Owner

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Next Friday’s Morning Roundtables at the Creative Freelancer Conference will include Jonathan Cleveland of Cleveland Design on: From Solo Freelancer to Design Firm Owner. Here’s a preview of what you will learn. See you there? Continue reading → More

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4 Ways to Say “No” with Tact

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Damien Golden

If you’re overextended and overwhelmed, you may need to practice these 4 ways to say “No” that keep your character and inner self in harmony, from creative freelancer, Damien Golden. Continue reading → More

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Are you wasting time online?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Deidre Rienzo

Can you ignore the twitch that takes you away from work to check Facebook, look for a new eggplant parmesan recipe, see if those shoes went on sale yet, or see what Kim Kardashian ate for breakfast? Check your email, for the 57th time today… Continue reading → More

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How Damien’s business grew 25% – Part 2

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Damien Golden

Part 2 of designer, Damien Golden’s post on how she grew her business 25% using what she learned at the Creative Freelancer Conference. Continue reading → More

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How Damien’s business grew 25% since CFC 2011

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Damien Golden

Have you ever wondered how people grow their business and become successful? Well, designer, Damien Golden, did! So she decided to stop putting off going to the Creative Freelancer Conference and (in the spirit of Nike) said to herself – Just Do It! And here’s how she did it! Continue reading → More

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