freelancing

Photography: Traditional Vs. Photoshop

  Photography: Telling a Story It doesn't matter what artistic profession that you are in. Whether it's Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, etc., the majority of us use photos in our work. We use photography to set a mood, or to tell a story. The saying...

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Treat Your Clients Like People Not Like Numbers

Treat Your Clients Like People! We've all heard the horror stories about nightmare clients and having to deal with difficult customers. All of us can likely recall scenarios where we've worked with clients that were our favorite people. While this is usually few and...

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Be a Successful Freelancer by Focusing on Your Strengths

Focus on your Strengths to be a Successful Freelancer. I remember the day when being a print designer could get you a job. If you could create a print advertisement and you were good at it, you could land plenty of jobs locally. Being a web designer or a logo designer...

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Should You Be A Freelancer? The Pros And Cons

Should You Be A Freelancer? The Pros And Cons

Should You Be A Freelancer? The Pros And Cons Many people consider becoming their own boss, and a great way to tackle this endeavor is by becoming a freelancer. But just because being your own boss sounds like a wonderful opportunity, it doesn’t mean that it’s the...

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5 Branding Tips For Freelancers

5 Branding Tips For Freelancers

Branding Tips For Freelancers Freelancing successfully can be quite a challenge. The best way of mastering it is by starting to look at you as a brand and find new ways of branding yourself. Marketing yourself this way is really efficient and can help you target the...

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Freelancing, Taxes and Your Design Business

Freelancing, Taxes and Your Design Business

Freelancing, Taxes and Your Design Business It's that time of year again to start thinking about taxes. While that makes many people cringe, it's an especially trying time for freelancers. Before panicking, realize that you are not alone. There are several other...

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Chargebacks: The Biggest Drawback To Freelancing?

Chargebacks: The Biggest Drawback To Freelancing?

Chargebacks: The Biggest Drawback To Freelancing? Many people have considered freelance work at one time or another. It has many benefits that you can’t get working at an office. You represent yourself rather than a corporation, you can set your own hours, you can be...

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How To Manage Your Freelance Accounts Online

Cloud computing is making software more accessible than ever before. While complex accountancy packages once cost thousands, licensing is now available as a monthly subscription, and the software itself is accessed through a normal web browser. Lots of companies now...

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How to Acquire New Clients

How to Acquire New Clients

How to Acquire New Clients One of the toughest things when owning your own business is getting a sustainable flow of clients. Steady business is what keeps the doors open. Money is tight, and your budget needs to stretch as far as possible. So what do you do? Do you...

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The Four Sections of a High Conversion Services Page

The Four Sections of a High Conversion Services Page

High Conversion Services Pages Ah, the obligatory Services page. For many freelancers it's just something they create to look more professional. And yet, ironically, they put little time or energy into it. Resulting in a lackluster page that underperforms. The reality...

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Survive Tax Season By Keeping Good Records

Keeping Good Records Disclaimer: The following suggestions are based on personal experience. Please consult a tax professional for your own situation. Call me crazy, but I like to do my own taxes. It forces me to be more organized than I might be otherwise with my...

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How to Set Your Graphic Design Prices

How to Set Your Graphic Design Prices

Set Your Graphic Design Prices Right As Creatives, Graphic Designers, Consultants, etc., one of the most daunting tasks is to figure out how to Set Your Graphic Design Prices. When starting our own business, we have to consider our own expenses, health insurance,...

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5 Awesome Free Apps To Help Freelancers Be More Productive

5 Awesome Free Apps To Help Freelancers Be More Productive

Apps to Help Freelancers Be More Productive Using productivity apps is an excellent way to boost your overall productivity and stay organized as a freelancer. Here's a list of my five current faves, all of which are totally free. Give 'em a try and they'll help you...

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