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How does your business stack up?
Tell us how your business is in the fifth annual Creative Business survey of business conditions. It only takes about a minute to answer twelve multiple-choice questions and you'll get the results free. creativefreelancerblog.com/spea
Thu, 24 May 2012 13:40:18 GMT | Tagged: All PostsHow Damien's business grew 25% - Part 2
Part 2 of designer, Damien Golden's post on how she grew her business 25% using what she learned at the Creative Freelancer Conference. creativefreelancerblog.com/tools-of-the-trades/how-damiens-business-grew-25-part-2/">Continue read
Tue, 22 May 2012 15:08:00 GMT | Tagged: All PostsHow Damien's business grew 25% since CFC 2011
Have you ever wondered how people grow their business and become successful? Well, designer, Damien Golden, did! So she decided to stop putting off going to the Creative Freelancer Conference and (in the spirit of Nike) said to herself - Just Do It! And h
Mon, 21 May 2012 14:57:16 GMT | Tagged: All PostsHappy 10th anniversary of freelancing, Tom!
Creative Renegade: Solo copywriter and sustainability evangelist, Tom Tumbusch of WordStreamCopy, celebrates 10 years of freelancing creativefreelancerblog.com/writers/happy-10th-anniversary-of-freelancing-tom/">Continue reading
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:21:31 GMT | Tagged: All PostsHow to Write a Graphic Design Proposal
If you're trying to learn how to write a proposal, this post will help. Because I’m convinced that the key technique to writing a graphic design proposal that gets you the job (this goes for a web design proposal or … creativefr
Wed, 16 May 2012 19:14:41 GMT | Tagged: All PostsHow 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. creativefreelancerblog.com/photographers/how-can-you-differentiate-yourself/">Continue re
Mon, 14 May 2012 19:25:22 GMT | Tagged: All PostsWhat smart phone do you use?
Which smart phone do you have and/or recommend? Damien Golden is trying to decide. Your opinion will help! creativefreelancerblog.com/communicating/what-smart-phone-do-you-use/">Continue reading
Fri, 11 May 2012 11:01:31 GMT | Tagged: All PostsMarketing 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? creativefreelancerblog.com/marketing/marketing-qa-how-to-approach-a-referral/">Continue reading
Thu, 10 May 2012 10:47:42 GMT | Tagged: All PostsMaking the jump to an office
Creative freelancer, Lidia Varesco Racoma, just moved out of her home office and shares tips for taking that next step in growing your business. creativefreelancerblog.com/work-life/making-the-jump-to-an-office/">Continue reading
Mon, 07 May 2012 11:04:49 GMT | Tagged: All PostsCFC: Commiserate, celebrate, collaborate
"This can be lonely work, y’all, and sometimes just a little camaraderie helps," says Bryn Mooth, who is looking forward to collaborating, celebrating (and, yes, commiserating) with fellow creative solopreneurs at the Creative Freelancer Conference, June
Thu, 03 May 2012 17:43:47 GMT | Tagged: All PostsCFC 2012: Where do you want to be in 5 years?
Luke Mysse, opening session speaker at CFC, will be asking where you want to be in 5 years. If you don't know yet, this is your chance to figure it out! creativefreelancerblog.com/speakers/cfc-2012-where-do-you-want-to-be-in-5-years/"
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:04:08 GMT | Tagged: All PostsWhy I’ll never miss CFC: 25% growth!
Creative Freelancer, Damien Golden, has grown her business 25% since she attended last year's conference, so she's coming back for me. Here's why. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/why-i%e2%80%99ll-never-miss-cfc-25-growth/">Cont
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:35:08 GMT | Tagged: All PostsCFC 2012: How to Begin Positioning as a Freelancer
Podcast/interview with CFC 2012 speaker, David Baker of @ReCourses, on why positioning is so difficult to do for yourself when you do it all day long for your clients. creativefreelancerblog.com/marketing/cfc-2012-how-to-begin-positio
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:26:08 GMT | Tagged: All PostsWho's going to CFC? Newbie, Kelsey Grafton
Brand new freelancer, Kelsey Grafton, of Lewiston, Idaho, knows she has a lot to learn about running her new business, Blue Sky Mondays Design. She said it wasn't hard to convince her new boss (herself!) to invest in sending her to the Creative Freelance
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:05:13 GMT | Tagged: All PostsWhat’s your side job?
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I’m always cooking up a new side project. I have a line of greeting cards and stationery fueling my passion for paper.... creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/what%e2%80%99s-your-side-job/">Con
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:12:28 GMT | Tagged: All PostsWho's going to CFC? Julie Goldsberry of Operation Regrigerator
Julie Goldsberry and Operation Refrigerator. The goal: to save up for CFC 2012 in Boston. Guess what? She did it! How'd you do? creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/whos-going-julie-goldsberry-of-operation-regrigerator/">Continue read
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:05:52 GMT | Tagged: All PostsMore and more freelancers?
More and more articles citing more and more freelancers and independent contractors as the trend of the future, even as the economy recovers. creativefreelancerblog.com/freelancing/more-and-more-freelancers/">Continue reading
Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:13:50 GMT | Tagged: All PostsGuest blogging and More Unexpected (part 2)
Following yesterday's post from Tom Tumbusch on unexpected outcomes from guest blogging, here's a post from Jody Shyllberg, CFC veteran and owner of JS Graphics, about unexpected outcomes of blogging about networking at Panera Cafe.
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:31:52 GMT | Tagged: All PostsShould freelancers work for free?
Asking the question whether (and when) it is appropriate, even beneficial sometimes, for freelancers to work for free. What do you think? creativefreelancerblog.com/money/should-freelancers-work-for-free/">Continue reading
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:48:49 GMT | Tagged: All PostsVideo: Why Attend CFC in Boston, June 21-22
Just a few video links for this Excellent Friday in April, including what you will get -- in a nutshell -- out of the Creative Freelancer Conference, June 21-22 in Boston. creativefreelancerblog.com/all-posts/video-why-attend-cfc-in-bo
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:25:36 GMT | Tagged: All PostsMore on Ageism Beyond the Design World
Laurel Black follows up on the topic of ageism and the latest trend to never retire.... creativefreelancerblog.com/current-affairs/more-on-ageism-in-the-design-world/">Continue reading
Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:38:00 GMT | Tagged: All PostsHow to Reject Rejection When Pitching New Biz
Actor-turned-writer/PR pro and blogger, Rob Biesenbach, with tips on pitching new business -- a big challenge for creative freelancers. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/how-to-reject-rejection-when-pitching-new-biz/">Continue readi
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:48:05 GMT | Tagged: All PostsWhat negotiating pickles have you encountered?
Sarah Durham of Big Duck is looking for your "negotiating pickles" and success strategies for her CFC session, The Nuts and Bolts of Pricing and Negotiating." creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/what-negotiating-pickles-have-you-encou
Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:41:46 GMT | Tagged: All PostsCFC 2012: Don’t drive yourself crazy with quantity
Allen Murabayashi of PhotoShelter.com in a podcast interview to preview his CFC session, Building Your Prospect List: Quality vs. Quantity. creativefreelancerblog.com/photographers/cfc-2012-don%e2%80%99t-drive-yourself-crazy-with-quant
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:28:35 GMT | Tagged: All PostsCFC 2012: “Older” freelancers--how to position yourself
I have been hearing from a lot of new freelancers lately who are also "veterans" of a sort -- in their 50's and 60's -- many of whom have had long careers as art directors in agencies. Now they're freelancing and trying to figure out how to get their s
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:36:09 GMT | Tagged: All PostsCFC 2012: Pricing for nonprofits
Sarah Durham, of Big Duck and presenter at CFC 2012 answers the question: How do you handle pricing for nonprofits? Should you offer discounts? creativefreelancerblog.com/money/cfc-2012-pricing-for-nonprofits/">Continue reading
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:13:33 GMT | Tagged: All PostsEnthusiastic 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. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/enthusiastic-prospects-clients/">Continue reading
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:04:27 GMT | Tagged: All PostsCFC 2012: What is a wealthy freelancer?
You may have noticed by now that, as the 5th Annual Creative Freelancer Conference approaches (June 21-22 in Boston -- early bird deadline is March 30!), we’ve been interviewing our speakers so you can get a taste of what they'll be …
Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:06:36 GMT | Tagged: All PostsHow 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. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/how-to-stop-competing/">Continue readin
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:44:28 GMT | Tagged: All PostsShould you post prices on your web site?
Should you have a page of prices on your web site? The debate rages on.... creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/should-you-post-prices-on-your-web-site/">Continue reading
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:00:13 GMT | Tagged: All PostsFeel like wallowing? Try this instead...
Web copywriter and CFC-veteran, Deidre Rienzo, tells of how she started to feel sorry for herself, then got a grip instead. creativefreelancerblog.com/writers/feel-like-wallowing-try-this-instead/">Continue reading
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:26:01 GMT | Tagged: All PostsWhen They Don't See the Value
CFC Speaker, Jonathan Cleveland of Cleveland Design, shares his strategies for dealing with clients who don't see the value of his services. creativefreelancerblog.com/client-relations/when-they-dont-see-the-value/">Continue reading <
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:49:21 GMT | Tagged: All PostsGetting the hang of email marketing
Creative freelancer, Stephanie Helline, shares tips on how she gets projects from sending out an email newsletter. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/getting-the-hang-of-email-marketing/">Continue reading
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:24:20 GMT | Tagged: All PostsA formula for pricing your services
Shane Pearlman of Modern Tribe and speaker at CFC 2012 with a formula for pricing creative services. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/a-formula-for-pricing-your-services/">Continue reading
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:08:54 GMT | Tagged: All PostsCFC 2012: Is content strategy missing from your web site?
As we get ready for the 5th Annual Creative Freelancer Conference, June 21-22 in Boston, we’re doing a podcast interview series with our speakers! Last week we featured Dyana Valentine whose topic is “Pitch Perfect.” Today, we have Mark O’Brien, President
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