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How to find clients outside your network (Part 2)

Gina Blitsten, freelancer writer, explains why it’s important for creative freelancers to expand your network beyond your circle of contacts and how to diversify your network to find more clients. Continue reading More

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The Marketing Harvest

Copywriter, Tom Tumbusch, on how marketing your business is like growing berries: a lot of hard work that doesn’t seem worth it at first, but soon everything becomes a lot easier. Continue reading More

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How can you differentiate yourself?

See how Nat Clymer, portrait photographer, demonstrates his point of differentiation and stands out from the clutter through his email marketing. Continue reading More

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Marketing Q&A: How to approach a referral

Marketing Q&A: A good client gave your name to a colleague who needs your help but hasn’t called you yet. What to do? Continue reading More

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How to Get New Clients: 4 Tips

Design business expert David C. Baker offers 4 strategies for how to get new clients. Start with these essentials and you’ll be finding new clients in no time! More

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How to Make the Most of a Testimonial

Here are 4 ways I recently used an amazing testimonial I got from a happy client. You can use for yourself as a blueprint. Continue reading More

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Enthusiastic prospects = clients?

Have you been burned by an excited prospect who you just couldn’t close the deal on? If so, share your story for an article in progress. Continue reading More

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CFC 2012: What is a wealthy freelancer?

Ed Gandia, freelancer copywriter, speaker, coach, and co-author of “The Wealthy Freelancer” on his upcoming CFC session, “How to Create and Execute your Marketing Plan.” Continue reading More

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How to stop competing

From Neil Renicker of Renicker Studio, a post about how to stop competing and instead use what you learn about your competitors to focus your own positioning. Continue reading More

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Getting the hang of email marketing

Creative freelancer, Stephanie Helline, shares tips on how she gets projects from sending out an email newsletter. Continue reading More

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