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How to build a stellar portfolio to land your very first freelance gig
April GreerDeciding to jump into freelancing is an awesome, scary, exciting rush of emotions. Unless you have money set aside, you’re probably still working your “regular”...
5 Awesome referral-generating email templates for freelancers
David TendrichAsking for referrals can be pretty nerve-wracking. The good news: If you do it right, you only have to do it once (per client). That’s...
What NOT to say when promoting your freelance business on social media
Robert LantermanSocial Media is notorious for being a hotbed for overly honest confessions, offensive rants, and embarrassing photos you don’t want your employer seeing. To an...
What I do when a web design client doesn’t pay me
Bianca BoardWhen it comes to getting paid, we run a pretty tight ship here at Web123, but it wasn’t always beer and skittles. A few years...
7 Signs you’re approaching business burnout & how to save yourself before it’s too late
Preston LeeSo the honeymoon phase is over with your freelance business huh? You’re starting to feel freelance burnout? Me too. I’ve been running my own business...
5 Fonts that will kill your design (and 5 great alternatives)
Katherine HalekIt seems like trends these days come to life and go to the grave in the time it takes to eat a sandwich. Designers have...
23 Cool Examples of Transparent Business Cards + Giveaway
Millo TeamRemember when you were in college (maybe you still are) and you stressed to no end about your resume and portfolio? You were all about...
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Fear Design Outsourcing
Bianca BoardIt seems I caused a little bit of a stir in my last post when I suggested you could potentially outsource some design tasks to...
How to stay motivated when solo business has got you in a rut
April GreerEver have one of those days (weeks?) where you just can’t seem to get yourself motivated? And I mean REALLY unmotivated, like nothing — not...
What to do if a client threatens you with a “bad review”
David TendrichA few days ago, the phone rang at 10am. “Reliable! This is Lou,” my wife and business partner, Lou, said. (We run a design /...
8 Ways to build your business fast with $4 per day (the cost of a daily coffee)
Preston LeeIf you’ve ever looked into personal finance, you’ve probably heard some sort of advice that sounds something like this: “If you saved $4 every day...
This client-getting tactic worked so well… I actually had to stop using it.
David TendrichLast year I attended a digital marketing conference in San Fran. I had three objectives: Learn cool stuff I could use for my own businesses...
What kind of contract should I use for small or ongoing projects?
April GreerHave you ever struggled to write a contract for ongoing work? You’re not alone. One Millo reader commented: Love the article you posted today about freelance...
2 huge mistakes most designers make that push clients away (and what to do instead)
David TendrichRecently, over at Reliable (our new PSD to HTML & WordPress company), we had an interesting situation… A “tough cookie” wrote in asking for a...
How to Sell the Heck Out of Your Design Services… In the Coolest, Non-Sleaziest Way
David TendrichI’m an artist first. I care about creating beautiful, functional things more than anything else. If I could just sit in a room all day...
How to find clients in a new city
April GreerIf you’ve ever experienced the “joy” of moving* (especially if you’ve accumulated furniture), you know that not only are you learning the ropes in a...
5 Super Fun (and Easy) Marketing Tips for Your Design Business
Bianca BoardWhen you decide go freelance you have to do more than just design. You have to run your business. I won’t lie, running a design...
Using a media kit to get more freelance business, better referrals, and more publicity
Ben BrushTraditionally a press kit, or media kit, is a pre-packaged set of promotional materials of a person or company that can be distributed to members...
15 Workflow tips that took my design business to the next level
Ben BrushAs busy freelancers, time is one of your most valuable assets. The more time you can save, the more money you can make. However; you...
4 Easy ways to ask for referrals without asking for referrals
Ben BrushOne of the most common pieces of advice I see freelancers offering other freelancers is “get referrals.” That’s because it is one of the best pieces of...
How to start a successful business when you’re not an expert at anything
Preston LeeIt’s a common voice all entrepreneurs hear inside their heads: “Will anyone actually pay me real money for this?” “Why would anyone pay me when there...
Understanding freelancing insurance + do you need it?
April GreerThe Freelancer’s Union recently announced the ability for members to purchase liability insurance. But as freelance designers, do we really need it? Truthfully, when I...
Should you bill your freelance clients for meeting time and other misc. work?
Preston LeeWe’ve had tons of reader questions rolling in here at Millo and I absolutely love it! Today’s question comes from Colleen who asks: “Should I...
Four brilliant ways to handle client changes you don’t want to make
Brent GallowayLet’s say you’ve spent hours on designing a website mockup for a new client, only to have a huge list of changes sent back that...