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How 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: DesignersWhy 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: DesignersWho'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: DesignersWhat’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: DesignersWho'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: DesignersProposal Rules To Live By
Nobody loves to do proposals but sometimes you have to, especially when your dream prospect says, "Please send me a proposal." In a recent interview about the proposal that has won Chicago-based design firm, Rogue Element a full 67% of …
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:10:05 GMT | Tagged: DesignersCFC 2012: Confidence and Client Communication
Consultant, Marcia Hoeck, previews her CFC session, Skillful Communication with Clients PLUS bundle of discounts & bonuses for CFC registrants by Apr 30. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/cfc-2012-confidence-and-client-communic
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:32:33 GMT | Tagged: DesignersGuest 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: DesignersHow 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: DesignersWhat 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: DesignersEnthusiastic 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: DesignersHow 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: DesignersShould 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: DesignersCFC 2012: Planning for the First Year of Freelance?
CFC 2012 speaker, Shane Pearlman, on how to plan for the first year of freelance and which mistakes to avoid. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/cfc-2012-planning-for-the-first-year-of-freelance/">Continue reading
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:26:44 GMT | Tagged: DesignersGetting 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: DesignersA 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: DesignersCFC 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
Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:19:08 GMT | Tagged: DesignersDesigners: How to handle printing markups?
Two creative pros share their take on the logistics of brokering and marketing up printing costs. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/designers-how-to-handle-printing-markups/">Continue reading
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:12:30 GMT | Tagged: DesignersTax tip: Are You Deducting Enough?
Are you taking enough business deductions? Martin Kamenski of Rockstar CPA (and speaker at this year's CFC) shares the 3 most under-utilized business deductions. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/tax-tip-are-you-deducting-enough/">
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:45:03 GMT | Tagged: DesignersDyana's constantly evolving "pitch"
Dyana Valentine, veteran CFC-er and speaker again this year in Boston, shares her evolving pitch and previews what you can expect from her session this year. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/dyanas-constantly-evolving-pitch/">Conti
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:26:27 GMT | Tagged: DesignersAre You Getting Clients Through LinkedIn? Here's how.
Join Ilise Benun of Marketing Mentor on March 15 at 2 PM for "Are You Getting Clients Through Linked? Here's how," a live DesignCast where she'll show you how to find and reach out to your best prospects on LinkedIn. creativefreelanc
Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:44:32 GMT | Tagged: DesignersMore on: Too old to find design work?
I've received several messages so far this year that start off, "I'm 45 years old and starting over as a designer." They usually go on to ask if I think there is a future for them in the design world. This echoes our most commented topic in 2011 on thi
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:51:59 GMT | Tagged: DesignersThe New Me: Reinventing My Solo Business
CFC Veteran, Laura Foley, describes how she retooled her freelance business, found a niche she can succeed in and which marketing tools get her the big clients. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/the-new-me-reinventing-my-solo-busine
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:50:41 GMT | Tagged: DesignersHow to say, "Your (blank) needs help!"
Have you ever seen a really bad web site (or brochure, etc.) and wish you could tell the company how bad it is and how much better it would be if they hired you to fix it? creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/how-to-say-your-blank-need
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:36:53 GMT | Tagged: DesignersWhat makes a good tweet?
I loved a recent post on Neil Renicker's blog, where he wrote about which tweets he likes best. These are the characteristics of his favorites. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/what-makes-a-good-tweet/">Continue reading
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:38:40 GMT | Tagged: DesignersThis Friday: tax questions answered via Twitter
Join me (by following @MMToolbox) this Friday at 4:30 PM Eastern for a "Twitter-view" to get your tax questions answered by Rockstar CPA, Martin Kamenski creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/this-friday-tax-questions-answered-via-twitt
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:40:40 GMT | Tagged: DesignersHow (and why) to publish an e-newsletter that works
Copywriter, Tom Tombusch, gets a lot of work thanks to his email newsletter. Here's how. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/how-and-why-to-publish-an-e-newsletter-that-works/">Continue reading
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:53:22 GMT | Tagged: DesignersSaving Green by Being Green
I think one of the most important things that come up when trying to turn a creative to the world of green is the money. It’s something I’ll be continuously looking into but the bad news is being green isn’t always cheap. Because of this, I’m going to eas
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:16:44 GMT | Tagged: DesignersEvolution of your promo materials
Answering the question about promotional materials: “What did you do early on that you don't need to do anymore?” creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/evolution-of-your-promo-materials/">Continue reading
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:44:03 GMT | Tagged: DesignersEvolution: Letting Go of Control
Ken Nager of Treehouse Creations talks about how he has let go of control and learned to delegate in order to grow his business beyond "freelance" status. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/evolution-letting-go-of-control/">Continue
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:56:05 GMT | Tagged: DesignersEvolution of a business name
This week, as a preview to the HOW article and Aug 18 DesignCast, we’re talking about how creative businesses evolve, and the experiences that creatives have encountered along the way. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/evolution-o
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:11:32 GMT | Tagged: DesignersCrowdsourcing Round 2
Laurel Black continues her crowdsourcing nightmare with lots of opinions on how she handled her client’s unhappy comparison between the work she got from Laurel and the work she got from the logo mill. creativefreelancerblog.com/design
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:28:49 GMT | Tagged: DesignersAug 18: Watch 3 Businesses Evolve
How is the marketing for a new business different from that of a mature one? What do you have to do at the beginning that you can let go of in later stages, building on the foundation you've set? I'll answer those questions and more on Aug. 18.
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:36:56 GMT | Tagged: DesignersFavorite Quotes from CFC
CFC attendee, Carolyn Porter, collected a few of her favorite quotes from CFC 2011 speakers creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/favorite-quotes-from-cfc/">Continue reading
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:41:12 GMT | Tagged: DesignersMarketing Monday: What's Your Content Strategy?
This week's marketing project is to determine your "content strategy." Because with all the social media and publishing platforms available to market your business, we have all essentially become "publishers," creating marketing "content" that will conve
Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:05:32 GMT | Tagged: Designers
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