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Wed, 23 May 2012 12:53:09 GMT | Tagged: FreelancingHow 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: FreelancingHow 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: FreelancingHappy 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: FreelancingHow 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: FreelancingMaking 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: FreelancingHappy 1st Freelance Anniversary, Bryn
Highlights of (and links to) blog posts and podcasts following new freelance copywriter and journalist, Bryn Mooth, through the ups and downs of her first year of freelancing. creativefreelancerblog.com/freelancing/happy-1st-freelance-
Wed, 02 May 2012 13:52:37 GMT | Tagged: FreelancingHave 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: FreelancingWhat’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: FreelancingWho'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: FreelancingMore 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: FreelancingProposal 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: FreelancingHow to Make the Most of a Testimonial
Here are 4 ways I recently used an amazing testimonial I got from a happy client. You can use for yourself as a blueprint. creativefreelancerblog.com/marketing/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-testimonial/">Continue reading
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:23:57 GMT | Tagged: FreelancingGuest 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: FreelancingShould 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: FreelancingHow 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: FreelancingWhat 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: FreelancingCFC 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: FreelancingHow 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: FreelancingFeel 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: FreelancingGetting 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: FreelancingTax 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: FreelancingMore 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: FreelancingThe 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: FreelancingHow 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: Freelancing21 Free Web Tools for Your Creative Business
If you want to work more effectively, be more productive and not spend more money doing it, join Grace Dobush of HOW Interactive for this live designcast on Monday, February 27 at 2-3 PM ET. creativefreelancerblog.com/announcements/21-
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:54:10 GMT | Tagged: FreelancingBig 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: FreelancingDamn … I missed the red flags. Now what?
Veteran CFC-er and copywriter, Deidre Rienzo, shares a client horror story about red flags ignored. What would you have done? creativefreelancerblog.com/writers/damn-%e2%80%a6-i-missed-the-red-flags-now-what/">Continue reading
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:17:38 GMT | Tagged: FreelancingThis 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: FreelancingSaving 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: FreelancingEvolution 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: FreelancingGet 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: FreelancingEvolution 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: FreelancingCrowdsourcing 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: FreelancingAug 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: Freelancing
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