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The most important financial skills every entrepreneur should possess
Nick RojasStarting your own business can be a real adventure, but if you want to be successful you’ll need more than passion. You will also need...
Is your location killing your freelance business?
April GreerOne of the beautiful things about being a freelance designer is the freedom to live where you want, be it within walking distance of the...
5 Mistakes freelancers make when looking for new clients
Sarah WilliamsThose having a hard time getting their freelance business off the ground say that finding clients is their biggest hurdle. However, for those who’ve been...
8 Essential elements of a social media marketing strategy
Anne CartonSocial Media has transformed the whole marketing concept since the time of its inception. Today no business organization, regardless of their size, operating-sector and preferences,...
How to respond to client feedback like a Pro
Karen BridgesHave you ever felt the fear and dread of opening your email in the morning and check for client feedback? I bet you do! Stress,...
Remove this from your portfolio immediately
Tobias Van SchneiderYour design portfolio speaks for you long before an interview with a potential client or employer. And unlike an interview, people can make up their...
3 Common mistakes freelancers make on business expenses (and how to avoid them)
Bilal IbrarAsk any freelancer out there their least favorite thing about freelancing and chances are pretty high that most answers will have to do with ‘money’...
From web designer to building Freshbooks into a multi-million-dollar company with Mike McDerment (FTF 4.4)
Millo TeamMike McDerment had the entrepreneurial bug early on. In second grade, he built a video game and told everyone he was going to sell it....
How to confidently negotiate your rates as a freelancer
Mitchell BrysonWhen most people think of negotiation, they think of hostages and they start to get nervous. But the negotiation phase is a good thing. It...
Why you should focus on getting clients this holiday season
Sharon McElweeAre you taking it easy this holiday season? If you run a thriving business, maybe you can afford to take a month off. But the...
How to get clients to pay: Tactics for invoicing success
Alvalyn LundgrenOne of my earliest clients was a fashion design company in Los Angeles who asked me to create a print ad for use in one...
The top 5 skills you need to become a pro-transcriber
Sheeroh KiarieThinking of becoming a freelance transcriber? After all, how hard can it be right? Download an audio file. Listen to it on the go. Settle...
Set expectations from the get-go with a Client Welcome Packet
Ian VadasEver notice how Amazon packages routinely come earlier than expected? They’ll tell you the package will arrive on or by the 27th, and when the...
Is getting a graphic design degree worth it – Pros and Cons
Jessica GustIf you’re considering a career in graphic design, you’re probably wondering whether getting a degree is a good investment of your time and money. Graphic...
5 Ways freelance photographers can find new clients
Bernard MeyerFreelance photographers have a lot of amazing benefits on their side: doing what you’re passionate about, having a dynamic work environment, and improving your craft...
60+ free eBooks that’ll help you master creative freelancing
Soukaina El GharbaouiAre you a creative freelancer looking for some high-quality, free reading material? Then you’ve come to the right place! I’ve combed the internet to collect...
5 effective marketing tools for interior designers
Anna KovalchenkoThe first years in a new interior design business can be very daunting when you don’t have established database of clients and expansive portfolio yet....
Why net 30 isn’t good for your freelance business
Bernard MeyerNet 30 is one of the most common invoicing payment terms used by small, medium, and large businesses. While it is a standard payment practice,...
The ideal office design for happy and creative professionals
Mania MavridouCan we increase our creativity by changing our office design and decoration? Is it possible to reduce stress only by choosing the right elements and...
8 quotes about freelancers that will make you love your job even more
Kate ThoraBeing a freelancer is one of the best jobs in the world. You get to set your own hours, work from wherever you like, and...
How to leverage craigslist for your freelance career
Kady SandelLike many of you, I’ve always wanted to have a location agnostic career. Quite simply, to work from where my laptop is. My goal was...
What to do when your client doesn’t pay
Sharon McElweeThe anonymous nature of the internet makes it easy for people to hide. While most of us are honest folks, unfortunately not everyone shares our...
Do this when a client is angry & disrespectful to you in person or on the phone
Lou LevitA terrible jittery feeling spread through my stomach. The lump in my throat hardened and my head began to spin. ‘How did I find myself...
3 Tips for writing a contract for freelancers in the creative field
Patrick WattIf you work in the creative field, there is a good chance that you will do some or all of your work as a freelancer. Meaning,...