Over 50,000 professional and freelance designers and developers. Post your design project once and review up to eight proposals. Save time, save money. Over 5000 projects delivered since 2006.

Over 50,000 professional and freelance designers and developers. Post your design project once and review up to eight proposals. Save time, save money. Over 5000 projects delivered since 2006.

Think full-time is secure?

Being full-time may feel secure, but the fact is, you are totally dependent one client. As a freelancer, however, you can have as many clients as you choose, making you less vulnerable. (Unless, as a freelancer you also only have one or two clients.)

Will Jasmine make it to CFC?

So I've been freelancing out of necessity. Not to say I don't love the perks and freedom, but it's been challenge so far. Honestly tho, this year, with my lows being at their lowest, has been the best year ever. I'm finally getting the concept of NO

Welcome to the other side, Bryn!

Today is the first day of the rest of Bryn Mooth's life. she is now a freelance editor/writer and her new business is called writes4food. Welcome to the freelance world, Bryn. The water is very warm in here and we can't wait for your blog posts from th

Selling creative products?

A good business plan is like a map — it shows where you’ve been and where you’re going. A glance at the map will tell you if a new ambition is an out-of-the-way detour or a route to your destination. Are you planning to increase your retail venues in the

Quitting your job before CFC?

We don’t advocate quitting your full-time job to attend the Creative Freelancer Conference, but each year, we meet people who do. Megan Coleman is freelance web designer who quit her full-time job a week before the very first CFC in 2008.

Does your business have signs of new growth?

As I walked around my Chicago neighborhood on a warm May day, I saw many signs of new growth in the trees. After a long snowy winter it was a welcome sight. Spring had finally arrived and with it, new …

Lesson 4: When to suck it up

I’ve spoken numerous times about only working with clients who are a good fit and how you should work with clients with whom you can do your best work. Generally, I still believe that. But I also believe that sometimes you have to suck it up.

Bye Bye Hoodies

I hit a new low last week; I must admit my secret. Hopefully it’s the first step to recovery. Last week, I went to the supermarket in my pajamas. Yes, PAJAMAS. The pajama pants were black, but they had pink lace trimming, which I simply tucked inside my U

When you refuse to sign the client’s contract…

I walked away from a contract today. We had already come to a handshake agreement on deliverables, dates and fees. “But before we get started, we’ll need you to sign our master services agreement (MSA) and nondisclosure agreement (NDA).” While I have a c

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