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My 3-step guide to client pitches that convert like crazy
Drew PalmerChances are if you’re reading this, you’re tired of pitching your services to crickets. You feel like you’re constantly being solicited by the clients you...
How I went from project-based work to $8.5K+ in monthly recurring revenue
Jake JorgovanFor the first year and a half of my adventure into freelancing, I was primarily a web designer. If someone needed a website, I would...
Should you ever fund your business with a credit card?
Pam CapaladWe were at the closing table, finalizing our first home purchase, when we found out. We were doing a complete gut renovation on this house,...
Should you list your prices on your website? (Here’s what I do)
April GreerIt’s a conundrum many of us creative entrepreneurs face: do I list pricing (or typical pricing) on my website or not? Some entrepreneurs swear by...
Which fonts convert best in web design & are you using them?
Katherine HalekYou know what makes up a good website: great color scheme, intuitive navigation, and awesome calls-to-action (among many other things). Since all of these elements...
My secret to making steady money as a freelance designer
Preston LeeWe share tips for making money as a freelancer here at Millo all the time. They include: upselling your design projects, generating passive income, specializing in...
3 Critical business tips I would share with ‘7-years-ago’ me if I had a time machine
Preston LeeBetween freelancing and running Millo, I’ve been “in business” for over seven years now. I know that’s not much for some people, but for me, I...
How long should you test a marketing idea before giving up?
Bianca BoardMarketing. That dirty ‘M’ word. How dare they not warn you of it in design school. “Do good work” — they say. “Create a great...
How our agency uses email marketing to find new clients fast
David TendrichWhen you’re ready to make a big purchase… let’s say a new computer… you probably go steps like these: First, you start getting tired of...
What are the best fonts for logos? + how to pick the perfect one
Katherine HalekOut of the thousands of fonts available online, how can you know which are the best fonts for logos? (Especially when many of them start looking...
55+ Questions to ask when designing a logo
Preston LeeKnowing which questions to ask when designing a logo can be difficult. You don’t want to look stupid by asking the wrong kinds of questions....
12 Sure-fire ways to be happier as a freelance designer
Rebecca BlaesingI consider myself an incredibly fortunate person. Through a combination of hard work and luck, I am a freelance designer – my dream job. For...
3 Easy ways to turn one-off projects into long-term clients
Brian GlassmanLet’s start with the obvious: not all of your clients are candidates for long-term relationships. Okay, so you’ve been hired to do a project for a client....
4 Sales hacks for getting new clients, winning negotiations, and closing the deal every time
Preston LeeI get that it’s possible to make good money without ever dealing with clients. But still, I’m going to go out on a limb and...
How I grow my business through networking (from a guy who hates “networking”)
David TendrichBack in the day we had no budget for marketing. So my partner and I would hit up the local networking events every week. For...
How to turn your day-to-day struggle into a creative business you love
Bianca BoardIf you’re anything like I was just a few years ago, you’re probably working your tush off, spinning your wheels like a hamster on steroids...
How to handle tough client conversations and save the relationship
April GreerBeing a solopreneur is a lot of fun. You almost always get to make your own schedule, wear whatever you want, reject projects that aren’t...
10 Essential dos and don’ts of branding your solo business
Sharon WrightAs a creative entrepreneur, sometimes it feels like you’re supposed to be automatically awesome at creating a stellar brand for your solo business. The truth is,...
How to find, hire, and work with a great accountant
Cameron McCoolIt can be expensive to work with an accountant. Do you really need one? And what, beyond filing your tax return, should you use them...
14 Easy ways to protect your website from hackers
Sarah SmithIn 2014, more than 100,000 WordPress sites were targeted in a DDOS attack. This means that these computers were purposefully infected with a Trojan virus,...
How to boost your clients’ revenue (and your own) with landing pages
Karol K.Landing pages are a relatively new type of a page in the web design landscape, that’s for sure. And in general, if you happen to...
How to negotiate with clients (or anyone) like a pro this year
April GreerNegotiations always give me the jitters. Am I proposing a fair deal? Am I about to get swindled? Should I look elsewhere? Am I going...
This is what it means to be a freelancer (that no one else will ever understand)
David TendrichWalk into any business, and you can almost instantly spot the owner. It’s not always their clothes, either. Some dress with more authority, but that’s...
The best last-minute purchases for major tax savings next year as a freelancer
Cameron McCoolThe end of the year is upon us, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to save a little bit of cash next spring on...