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Have you been stiffed by a client?
If you've been stiffed by a client or have outstanding payments that are way past due, add them today to the World's Longest Invoice, the latest project from our partner, Freelancer's Union. creativefreelancerblog.com/money/have-you
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:58:02 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionMore 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: Freelancers UnionWhat do you need to be a "greenlancer?"
In this first of several posts on “greenlancing,” Tom Tumbusch shares what he learned about getting started with a focus on sustainability. creativefreelancerblog.com/writers/what-do-you-need-to-be-a-greenlancer/">Continue reading
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:03:01 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionBig News: health insurance in NY, NJ & OR!
Freelancers Union was awarded $340 million in federal loans to create member-driven, nonprofit health insurance options in New York, New Jersey, and Oregon. This is a huge step toward making health care more affordable, more accessible, and more responsiv
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:16:50 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionThis 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: Freelancers UnionSaving 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: Freelancers UnionEvolution 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: Freelancers UnionGet Out
You should go to Costco right now. Yes, I know you think I’m crazy. Why would you drop everything and go to Costco in the middle of the day? creativefreelancerblog.com/writers/get-out/">Continue reading
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:50:55 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionEvolution 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: Freelancers UnionCrowdsourcing 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: Freelancers UnionAug 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: Freelancers UnionCrowdsourcing in My Face
A client who had hired me to create a logo stumbled onto a crowdsourcing site and sent me a very unhappy email. She appeared to think that I had way overcharged her. I responded with an explanation of crowdsourcing and was able to move it to a good outcom
Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:20:02 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionGreening the Office
There are numerous benefits to having plants in a work environment. The first and foremost is cleaner air...So what type of plants do you call friend in your office setting? creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/greening-the-office/">Co
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:15:39 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionHow does your hourly rate compare?
How has the recession affected hourly billing rate(s)? Up, down, no change? What is the current range in the industry? How do yours compare? Take this survey from Creative Business and find out. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/ho
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:27:18 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionATTN: New Jersey Freelancers
The Freelancers Union is trying to make New Jersey more freelance-friendly. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey about the life of the self-employed in NJ. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/attn-new-jersey-freelancers/">Co
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:28:27 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionDo you accept payment via credit card?
Today we welcome Merchant Warehouse to the Creative Freelancer Blog. Their services will make your life so much easier by allowing you to take payment via credit card, which is especially helpful when a client owes you money and is having trouble paying i
Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:25:14 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionFree Report: Freelancer's Online Marketing Blueprint
The Freelancer's Online Marketing Blueprint teaches freelancers how to use the latest online marketing tactics to create a constant pipeline of new client opportunities. It's packed full of "how to" research, lots of tools, and actionable strategies tha
Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:31:20 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionCFC: Marketing Resources for Freelancers
From the 2011 Creative Freelancer Conference, beginning and advanced marketing resources. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/cfc-marketing-resources-for-freelancers/">Continue reading
Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:26:21 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionWhat did you take away from CFC?
CFC-ers have already started posting their favorite speakers and best take-aways on Facebook and the LinkedIn Group. Which were your favorite topics, speakers, ideas, anything that stood out as a highlight for you? creativefreelancerb
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:35:35 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionGoodies from CFC speakers
Here are a few goodies from some of the Creative Freelancer Conference speakers (whether you were there or not). creativefreelancerblog.com/marketing/goodies-from-cfc-speakers/">Continue reading
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:45:46 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionTackling Deadbeat Clients
One more Breakfast Roundtable with the Freelancers Union: Get Paid, Not Played: How We Can Tackle Deadbeat Clients creativefreelancerblog.com/announcements/tackling-deadbeat-clients/">Continue reading
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:50:02 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionBreakfast Roundtable Topics at CFC
There is no shortage of networking at the Creative Freelancer Conference (next week!). On Friday morning, June 24 , join us for an hour of moderated but free-flowing discussions (with breakfast!) around hot topics of interest. (That's right after our 6-7
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:30:15 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionHave You Rated Your Clients Yet?
The Client Scorecard from Freelancers Union allows you to rate companies—good and bad—as well as check out potential clients before accepting a gig. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/have-you-rated-your-clients-yet/">Continue readi
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:20:15 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionAre Freelancers Automatically Entrepreneurs?
Is every freelancer also an entrepreneur? If you're self employed, does that mean you're an entrepreneur? creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/are-freelancers-automatically-entrepreneurs/">Continue reading
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:57:10 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionIs “Freelancer” a Negative Term?
What do you think? Is the word "freelancer" negative? Is it appropriate for all of us? Do you call yourself as a "freelancer" or something else? And what how do your clients perceive you? creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/is-freelan
Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:26:38 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionSocial media making you lazy?
I had an epiphany of sorts: Networking such as this is absolutely invaluable. I would undoubtedly connect with several of my fellow conference-goers on Facebook and Twitter in the days and weeks following Big Omaha. Yet that initial interaction, that simp
Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:56:09 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionTaking the “labor” out of collaboration (part 1)
"Collaboration" literally means "to work together." Two or more people combining their efforts toward a common goal. It happens at all stages in the development of a web site project — conceptualization, site architecture, user experience (UX) design, wir
Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:41:58 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionAre you having trouble getting paid?
If you're having trouble getting paid, you're not alone. And lucky for you, your union is doing something about it. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/are-you-having-trouble-getting-paid/">Continue reading
Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:10:49 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionNon-stop networking on Day 2 of CFC
one of the treats we have in store is that all CFC attendees get to also attend the beginning of the HOW Design Conference, which includes The Networking Reception, The Opening Keynote and the Opening Reception (more networking!). crea
Thu, 26 May 2011 14:30:32 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionHow does crowdsourcing affect your freelancing?
There's a very lively debate about "crowdsourcing" taking place recently on the Creative Freelancer Conference LinkedIn group discussion section. It originated with Justin Knechtel of NW Freelancers Association, who asks: "With 99Designs recently securi
Tue, 24 May 2011 11:38:04 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers Union…and on June 24 at CFC…
I am counting down…and one month from today (June 24) is Day 2 of the Creative Freelancer Conference in Chicago. Here’s what we’ll be doing… After a good night’s sleep, a bunch of us will get up bright and early …
Tue, 24 May 2011 12:40:43 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers Union…more on June 24 at CFC
After Breakfast Roundtables, we'll break into 2 tracks for the morning -- a request from last year's attendees. In the Beginner Track, Intro to Marketing for Freelancers (that's my session on how to create a basic Marketing Machine), followed by Basic
Wed, 25 May 2011 12:46:45 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionWill you be there on June 23?
Exactly one month from today -- on June 23 -- we will kick off the 4th Annual Creative Freelancer Conference in Chicago. Here's what we have in store on Day 1. creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/cfc-countdown-1-month-away/">Continue
Mon, 23 May 2011 10:53:45 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionMarketing Monday: Competitors = Referral sources?
So here's the question for Marketing Monday: which of your so-called "competitors" could you see differently and develop a mutually beneficial relationship with? creativefreelancerblog.com/designers/marketing-monday-competitors-referr
Mon, 16 May 2011 12:20:10 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers UnionBryn's first week as a freelancer
Last Monday, May 2, Bryn Mooth embarked on a journey as a freelance writer (Writes4food.com), after a 20-year career in publishing (as the editor of HOW Magazine). One week later, I interviewed her to see what the first week was …
Wed, 11 May 2011 13:35:19 GMT | Tagged: Freelancers Union
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