June Walker on why and how the creatively self employed cheat themselves when it comes to taxes. Hear more on how not to at CFC 2013 June 22-24 in SF
Web & Graphic Design Pricing
“Professionals” Are Freelancers Too
An article in Crain's NY Business features MBA's and MD's now going freelance. Will this help to remove the stigma from the word "freelance"?
CFC 2013: Your Pricing with Jessica Hische
Jessica Hische, intrepid freelance letterer and illustrator, will present "The Dark Art of Pricing" at CFC (June 22-24, 2013 in SF) Here's a taste of what she'll be talking about, with her infamous foul mouth, no doubt!
Pricing Strategies: Pros and Cons
What are the pros and cons of the 4 pricing strategies for creative services: time-based (hourly), project-based, package-based and retainer-based?
Starts Jan 14: Interactive BizDev Bootcamp (online course)
If you couldn't attend my Business Bootcamp at the HOW Interactive Design Conference in San Francisco last month, you're in luck. I've turned it into a 2-week online course that starts January 14. Sign up now and use my personal promo code for $40 off: IBENUN.
Raising Your Rates — On Existing Clients
A few approaches on how freelancers can train existing clients to expect a rate increase.
Raising Your Rates — On New Clients
December is the perfect time to raise your rates and here are some tips for how to do so with new clients.
Freelance Pricing: Hourly Rate vs. Fixed Fee?
From a lively debate on the CFC LinkedIn Group, the pros and cons of pricing hourly vs. fixed fee. Which strategy works best for you?
5 Ways to Say No (to the Wrong Clients)
Writer, Alison Harrison, shares what she learned at CFC 2012 about how to say no to clients she doesn't want so she can find the ones she does want.
5 Qualifying Questions to Ask Inbound Leads
Today on the CF Blog, we have notes taken at CFC 2012 by writer, Alison Harrison of AH Communications, on what questions to ask to qualifying inbound leads