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When to make the leap to F/T freelancing
by Ilise Benun If you’ve been freelancing on the side and trying to decide when is the right time to make the leap, you’re not alone. Here are two freelancers who blog for the Creative Freelancer Blog with their perspectives on the topic: Alisa Bonsignore, writer: If your finances are in order; if your business is booming, so …MORE
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Join the Revolution!
Join the Revolution! By Ed Roberts I’ve traveled the country attending various conferences searching for seeds of knowledge that I could plant and harvest for the purpose of nourishing my career. On the menu was one celebrity designer after another either discussing a year-long sabbatical of self-discovery or pontificating on the personal gratifications of …MORE
In-House Business Startup Journal Part 3: All May Not Be What It Seems
All is not what it seems, but remember why you are here By Andy Brenits, as originally seen on www.in-source.org After a few weeks on the job I have heard more airing of dirty laundry than I would have expected. But, this is actually par for the course…
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Design Management: Are You Sucking the Life out of Morale?
Managing creatives is challenging, especially when companies are accustomed to doing more with less and workplace morale is suffering. Is your management style also sucking the life out of morale? Find out.
In-House Business Startup Journal Part 2: Talking Less and Listening More
Talking Less and Listening More By Andy Brenits, as originally seen on www.in-source.org My first few day on the job typically include meeting lots of new people including colleagues, clients, leaders, and direct reports. Along with the usual and customary “welcome aboard” hand shaking, I’m also asked about my background and experience. Over the course …MORE
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Get a Design Job and Keep a Job with Essential Skills
As a designer, evolving and growing your skill-sets is essential. Those with digital expertise, in particular, are in strong demand. Get practical advice for acquiring hot skills and take control of your career in design.
In-House Business Startup Journal Part 1: The New Guy In Town
The New Guy In Town By Andy Brenits, as originally seen on www.in-source.org I’ve had the privilege of starting a new job 11 times in my career if you include the part-time after-hours teaching gigs. As such I have seen a pretty wide gamut of orientation and on-boarding programs. Some have been great, others have …MORE
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Is a Creative Hive Right for You?
Are you a solo designer who has considered banding together with other designers as a useful method for obtaining valuable feedback? Here are 7 questions to ask yourself before choosing a creative hive.
The Upside of In-House Design: 11 Perks to Consider
Corporate creatives are becoming a booming segment of the design community as more companies build a strong internal creative team. Working for these entities can have some serious perks that may contribute to a solid work/life balance.
Surviving as the Sole Designer for a Corporation
If you’re the sole designer at a big corporation, you probably feel both isolated and overextended. Following are some tips for making connections and lightening your workload.
