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millo.co > 6-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-fear-design-outsourcing
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Fear Design Outsourcing
It seems I caused a little bit of a stir in my last post when I suggested you could potentially outsource some design tasks to cheaper labour in places like Manilla. I do love a hearty discussion so I...
millo.co > what-kind-of-contract-should-i-use-for-small-or-ongoing-projects
What kind of contract should I use for small or ongoing projects?
Have 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 with a contract. I’m curious,...
millo.co > using-a-media-kit-to-get-more-freelance-business-better-referrals-and-more-publicity
Using a media kit to get more freelance business, better referrals, and more publicity
Traditionally 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 of the media for promotional use. As a designer this m...
millo.co > four-brilliant-ways-to-handle-client-changes-you-dont-want-to-make
Four brilliant ways to handle client changes you don’t want to make
Let’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 will for sure ruin your work. Have you ever dealt with a client ...
millo.co > how-i-went-from-losing-my-job-to-being-a-profitable-freelancer-in-18-months
How I went from losing my job to being a profitable freelancer in 18 months
If 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 at your absurdity. Heck, I may have even snorted....
millo.co > designer-cover-letter-mistakes
5 Common Ways Designers Screw Up Their Cover Letters
Cover letters are a great way to make a positive first impression. In the design world, the purpose of a cover letter is to introduce a portion of your work history, to exhibit your ability to write i...
millo.co > how-to-find-your-design-niche
How to find your design niche: 70 ideas to get you started
There’s a continuous debate in the design community about whether or not a designer should specialize in one specific area or strive to be a jack-of-all trades. For designers who think it would...
millo.co > why-some-freelancers-get-rich
Why some freelance designers become rich while others don't
Take a moment and scan the web for successful freelance designers. I mean financially successful freelance designers. I’m not talking about designers who have a great following on their blog, I&...
millo.co > 40-tips-for-brand-new-freelance-designers-2
40 Tips for brand-new freelance designers
The switch to becoming a freelance designer is difficult because you have to learn how to handle yourself and your client. When I started out finding remote graphic design work, I was completely cluel...