7 Myths About Freelancers That Are Absolutely Untrue
As more people start working for themselves, myths about freelancing and freelancers seem to persist. "Oh, you get to sleep all day!" "It must be so cool to work in…
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11 Ways to Get Freelance Clients to Come to You
One of the toughest things about freelancing is getting clients. Whether you're just starting a freelance business, or looking to grow your existing client base, download our Free eBook, The Freelancer's Roadmap. Some days, the…
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How Do You Know If It’s Time to Retire a Product Line?
This month, I'm retiring twelve pieces from my jewelry line. Which has prompted a lot of my fellow makers to ask, how do you decide when it's time to retire…
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3 Tips to Send You Into Your First Paid Shoot with Confidence
I just made my first dollar from photography. I feel like I hit a real milestone and I was ELATED for hours after the shoot. The days leading up to the shoot,…
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How These 12 Freelance Business Owners Earn Over $100,000 Per Year
Leaving your day job and launching your own freelance business is a dream that many of us creative professionals share. If you've spent time thinking about going down this road, you'll…
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Free eBook on Getting More Freelance Work: The Freelancer’s Roadmap
Starting your own freelance business can be a real mixed bag. Sure, it can come with a lot of nice perks, lifestyle changes, and flexibilities that the typical full-time job simply doesn't…
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What’s A Fair Price for Freelance Design Work? As Much As You Can Get
Ted Leondhart is a seasoned design professional with over four decades of experience on both sides of the negotiation table. Watch Ted's course, Worth It: Negotiation for Creatives Asking your boss for…
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3 Rules for Working with Friends (Without Getting Screwed Over)
Friend discounts, sometimes called “bro deals” by the uncouth, can be dangerous waters to wade into. Ask anybody and they will likely have a tale of a working with friends gone…
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Why Local Design Communities Matter (Announcement)
It's easier than ever to become a successful freelancer without making it rain business cards at every possible opportunity. This new-found freedom from tireless, in-person self-promotion has lead many designers to enjoy the comforts…
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Is it Better to Be a Generalist or Specialist Freelance Writer?
You're a freelancer writer looking for the best writing strategy, that'll net you more business at higher rates. If you look left, you’ll find someone suggesting you stick to an area of…
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