Design Business & The Industry of Design

Get the latest expert advice in marketing, growth, management and legal issues of interest to principals and design management. And, find tips for starting your own design business. HOW has pooled together industry experts and business consultants to provide the tools to help you achieve success in the design industry as a business leader. Plus, hear stories of design businesses from around the globe and the business philosophies that guide these successful entities.

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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[Podcast] 10 Tips for Networking With a Purpose

In preparation for the networking fest that is CFC 2013: The Business Conference for the Creatively Self Employed (www.creativefreelancerconference.com), networking expert, author and speaker Dana Manciagli shares with Ilise Benun 10 tips to networking with a purpose to get what you need. Continue reading 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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Jessica Hische’s Freelancing Advice

Was striking out on her own as a freelancer scary for @JessicaHische? Watch this 2 minute interview to find out… 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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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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