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Do You Need an Accountability Buddy?

Copywriter and Creative Freelancer, Tom Tumbusch of WordStreamCopy, offers tips on how to find and work with accountability buddies. Continue reading More

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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 More

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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 More

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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 More

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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 More

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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 More

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No Resolutions This Year!

Pam Saxon, CFC-veteran, does a year-end review to discover that her core offering is a money-loser. Here’s what she’s decided to do instead. Continue reading More

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Do You Have A #FreelanceResolution?

Join our friends at the Freelancers Union and tweet out your #freelanceresolution (with your Twitter handle and this hashtag) today! Continue reading More

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Freelance Life Laws from “The Freelancer’s Bible” (part 2)

Yes, in 2013, you can take control of your work/life and make it balanced. Here are a few tips from The Freelancer’s Bible by Sara Horowitz. Continue reading More

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