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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...
How to avoid distractions when working from home
Monique RiversWorking from home has many perks: more time and money otherwise spent on commuting, flexible schedule, and an opportunity to combine work and family life....
6 Habits of Super Productive Freelancers
Rachel MacDonaldThere are many benefits to freelancing, including the ability to set your own hours and rid yourself of a long, boring, and expensive commute. (Forgot...
8 Quick tips to improve client relationships overnight
April GreerY’know that guy – one of your peers who always seems to get the very best clients? He who: Never has a problem with late...
7 Ways to save startup costs (that I wish I did 10 years ago!)
Bianca BoardSo you want to start a business? Or perhaps you just did? Are you mad? Bonkers? Insane? Lost your marbles? Quick, you still have time!...
How I built a freelance career while traveling the world
Jake JorgovanFor my entire life, I dreamed of travel. I dreamed of visiting far off lands, experiencing new cultures and doing something unconventional with my life....
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...