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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...
Why Data Literacy Is Essential for Successful Data Democratization
Jack NolanOrganizations across all industries are speeding towards a goal known as data democratization. With the concept becoming a hot topic, one thing has become clear:...
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...
Are Wearable Medical Alert Devices Better Than Home-Based Systems For Seniors?
Jack NolanMost seniors like their independence. However, remaining independent may have its own silent dangers. Even a mere fall , a flash of weakness, or a...
When To Use Custom Folders With Pockets In Your Business
Jack NolanIn a world heavily influenced by information technology, it is often easy to forget the importance of physical media. Although emails, shared storage devices, and...
6 Reasons Businesses Choose Digital Marketing Agency
Jack NolanMarketing today seems heavier than it used to be. Customer journeys are broken, ad costs vary, and algorithms change without notice. Meanwhile, your team is...
5 Expert Tips To Master Brush Techniques In Paint By Numbers Art
Jack NolanThe act of painting is simplified when the brush glides effortlessly across the surface, and colors act in anticipation. Most people believe that, with brushes,...
How To Find the Best Mp4 Editor Online For Editing Videos
Jack NolanVideo ideas tend to come easily. However, turning the raw footage into this polished content is where the frustration starts. You may have trouble with...
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...