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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...
What freelancing is not.
Preston LeeThere are a lot of stigmas about what freelancing is like. Blogs like this one tell you about how to start a freelance business, how...
How NOT to act when your client asks for revisions
Preston LeeI’m a freelancer and entrepreneur. And many of you know that just a few years ago, I also took a desk job. So I have...
How to build a killer physical portfolio and win your next account
April GreerA picture is worth 1,000 words. Keep that in mind when you go to your next potential client meeting. You want to make a great...
How to deal with high-maintenance clients (and not ruin the relationship!)
April GreerHave you ever had one of those clingy clients that calls daily? Twice daily? Sunday afternoon? Do you save their number in your phone just...
Where will I see you in 6 months?
Preston LeeIf you’re anything like me, you probably set a lot of goals. If you’re running your own business, you simply have to. But it seems...
What to do when you can’t finish a project on time
Preston LeeFreelancers and entrepreneurs are optimistic by nature. If we weren’t, we’d do the bare minimum in life to get by. We wouldn’t be running our...
“We” vs “I” – the best pronoun for a freelance business
April GreerIf you’re like me, once you started using your official business name, “we” vs “I” became a big issue. Which sounds better? Am I misrepresenting...
How I went from losing my job to being a profitable freelancer in 18 months
April GreerIf you would’ve told me when I got laid off I’d have a profitable freelance design business a mere 18 months later, I’d have laughed...
How to quote a design project – and win the account
April GreerQuoting a project isn’t easy – and knowing how to quote a design project well is even tougher. Part estimation, part research, and part historical evidence,...