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CFC 2013: Your Values and Your Taxes
At CFC 2013, we’ll focus on your values and your taxes with Sarah Durham of Big Duck and June Walker, author of “The Confident Indie.” Early bird rates end March 15. Continue reading →
Designers Tackle Copyright & Intellectual Property Issues
Copyright law is far from simple, or perfect. This is a subject that all creative people have a vested interest in. It’s time for all designers to learn more about protecting their rights.
Categories: Design Business & The Industry of Design, Design Business: Industry Issues & Advice, Design Careers: Industry Advice & Job Search Tips, Design Management: The Process & Business of Design, Featured, Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance
Tags: copyright, intellectual property
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3 Amazing New Things for CFC 2013 (June 22-24, San Francisco)
3 Amazing New Things for CFC 2013 (June 22-24, San Francisco): It’s a 3-day affair (1) where you will network w/ in-house reps looking for freelancers (2) and be able to show your work trade-show style (3). You can’t afford to miss it! Continue reading →
Stressed Out Already?
The 4 stressors of freelancing and 7 stressbusters to get 2013 off to a strong start (from The Freelancer’s Bible by Sara Horowitz) Continue reading →
10 Strategies to Help Designers Conquer a Fear of Writing
Is your fear of words hindering you from taking designs to the next level? Conquer it with these 10 strategies that’ll explain the relationship of words and design.
Categories: Design Business & The Industry of Design, Design Careers: Industry Advice & Job Search Tips, Design Inspiration: Ideas for Designers, Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance, In-House Design: Careers & Advice, On the Job: Advice & Tips for Designers
Tags: copywriting, graphic design, web design
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Shift from Moonlighter to Full-time Freelancer
This is the year to awaken your creative business dreams. These three unique approaches will help you make the leap from moonlighting to full-time freelancing. What are you waiting for?
Mainstream Business Media Focus on Freelancing
Mainstream business media (Fortune, Forbes and NPR’s Marketplace) are starting to address the needs of freelancers. That speaks volumes. Continue reading →
The Creative Freelancer’s Guide to Drafting a Resume
Does a creative professional need a resume? Kristen Fischer, author of “When Talent Isn’t Enough” thinks so and shares tips on what should be in it. Continue reading →
Categories: Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance
Tags: freelancing, resume, self promotion
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Find Your Green Graphic Design Niche
Each green market has a unique character that requires its own design approach, and some will have more appeal for you than others. Here are a few to explore.
