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.

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

Getting your clients to pay more

I've been trying to develop an idea lately to explain what you have to do to get your clients to pay the higher prices you want to charge. Last week, on one of my Beginner Marketing Group calls, I took another stab at articulating it. If you have 2 minut

Getting paid before the project is finished

Here's one example that many people seemed to appreciate: what to say when the project isn't quite finished but you want to submit your invoice because you know it will take a while to get your money or just because you're in the midst of a cash flow c

Tools for Streamlining Business Tasks

People who run a business alone often want it to appear bigger than it really is — as if it has teams of employees and unlimited resources. This is now more possible than ever thanks to some tools that so-called solopreneurs and other small businesses hav

What is a 24/7 Creative? (part 1)

Creativity is actually more a part of the life you live than it is a part of the work you do. We are independent creatives, are we not? Then who determined when we should work, when we should play, when we should shut it all down and when we are to be giv

March events from Freelancers Union

Don’t miss these great events from Freelancer’s Union, a live event in NY on March 8 with Ilise Benun and Galia Gichon and a webinar on March 16 with Luke Mysse. Read on for details….

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