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11 Ways I’ve Made Good Money as a Creative in the Last 8 Years
Below, I've shared the 11 ways that talented illustrator and entrepreneur Alex Mathers has made money as a creative person. But the gold of this post is really in Alex's explanation for each point. He...
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The most powerful way to differentiate your creative business
I love this insight from Jake Jorgovan. So many of us think that when a client calls us for some work to be done, we have to shove our portfolio in their face. But we couldn't be more wrong. Jake...
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5 simple steps to side-gigging without going crazy
A nice post from the Freelancer's Union. Side-freelancing can be tough. It can mean extra night hours, daydreaming at your day job, frustrated clients who want to talk with you any time of day, and...
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5 ways to cope with freelancer isolation
This is a great write-up from the folks at Freelancers Union. What lots of people don't realize when they dream about striking out on their own is that it can get very lonely. Freelancers Union shares...
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How to Create an Income Model for Your Solo Business That Actually Works
First of all, I love that Envato's "Tuts" network got into business tutorials. It's a brilliant idea. This is a fantastic, in-depth article all about how to go from an original business idea to...
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Portfolios 101: what you need to know to get started
What I love about this post is that they not only share how to build your portfolio, but also how to grow it make it as successful as possible. Here's what I mean: "How can I grow my portfolio?...
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55 Productivity Hacks for Designers
Want to save time on your design work? Yes! Great, then let's dig in. This article is overflowing with time-saving tips that will not only have you working more proficiently, but get you punching above...
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The 5 Biggest Misconceptions Freelancers Have About Pitching
This may seem a bit unconventional, but my personal opinion has always been that your success as a freelance writer is based just as much, if not more, on your ability to pitch than it is on your...
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How to Deal with Scope Creep
Have you ever dealt with a client that kept tacking on new tasks and features to their project? First they want a logo, then some business cards, and then all new stationary. You said, “Okay, I can add...
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Why Freelancers Should Spend More Time on Social Media
I really resonated with the first point in this article. Take a look: FIND IDEAS ON SOCIAL. “But there’s so much noise on social media!” That’s the complaint I hear when people try to justify going on...
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Searching for new freelance clients without going crazy
This is a great (quick) read from Freelancer's Union. My favorite part is all about setting expectations for yourself. If you think you're going to cold-call a bunch of businesses looking for work and...
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How soon should you follow up with potential clients?
I thought this was a really great article offering three different options to consider when wondering when or how to reach out to a potential client. I would add, however, that they may be overthinking...
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50+ Sites for Free Images, Fonts & Icons for Your Blog
Not much to say on this one, but you've simply GOT to check out this amazing list of 50+ places to get free images, fonts, icons, etc. for your designs. Check out the full list here: 50+ Sites for Free...
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10 Tips to Become a Better, More Successful Freelancer
Brent's been putting some really great content out lately and I like the 10 tips he shares in this article. While some of them I've heard before, I was delighted to see #8 on the list. It's something I...
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How Leaving Comments Grows a Blog & Freelance Business
At first, I was pretty skeptical of this post. Why? Because of this headline: "A Good Comment Linking Back to You Is Like Money In the Bank – Its Value Grows with Time" But then I kept reading on about...
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