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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,...
A freelance designer’s target audience: how do you find it?
Preston Lee“Who’s your target audience?” Lately, I’ve been asking a lot of designers that question because I’ve been offering 5 business critiques per month lately and that...
Can you pitch your design business (well) in 15 seconds?
April GreerI’m a person you’ve never met. Maybe we just bumped into one another in line at the supermarket. Maybe we’re both regulars at the local...
Is it okay to use templates and themes as a freelance designer?
Preston LeeHave you ever used a theme or a template on one of your freelance web design projects? I have. And I’m (in my humble opinion)...
25 ways designers can make money without dealing with design clients
Preston LeeThis is not one of those posts that rants and raves about how great designers are and how horrible design clients are. In fact, I...
5 Common Ways Designers Screw Up Their Cover Letters
Millo TeamCover letters are a great way to make a positive first impression. In the design world, the purpose of a cover letter is to introduce...
19 Questions to Ask Before Creating a Website
Nicole FosterHave you ever come to a point in a website design where you’re lost? You’re staring at a blank Photoshop document and you have no...
How long should a designer fight a client about a poor design decision?
Preston LeeIf you’ve been designing for long, you’ve experienced a scenario like I am going through right now: You’ve met with your client, discussed the details...
When should you bill your design clients?
Preston LeeDesigning great-looking logos or websites (or whatever your passion is) can be one of the most exhilarating experiences for designers like us. But after a...
What job title should a freelance designer use?
Preston LeeHave you ever wondered what title you should give yourself? If you’ve been a freelance designer for long, it’s likely you have encountered a situation...