NEW ONLINE BOOTCAMP!
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FREELANCERS SPEAK ON THEIR BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES
As a creative professional, the key to running a successful business is to learn not only from “experts” in the industry, but also to hear from your peers about how they run their businesses and solve some of the same problems you have. So please join us for a free online preview of one session at the Creative Freelancer Conference to hear just that – a “from the trenches” session featuring 4 successful creatives who’ve been there, done that. PLUS - you'll get an $50 coupon towards registration at this year's Creative Freelancer Conference just for registering!
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The Tools for Smart Pricing
From how to determine a client's budget, to how to control the money conversation, from how real creatives price projects and determine hourly rates, to how to handle retainers, this bundle has it all.Pricing Bundle: The Tools for Smart Pricing
Author Archives: Damien Golden
Need Some Inspiration Right Now?
Damien Golden on her favorite Super Bowl 2013 ads as a way for creative pros to glean inspiration -- when you need it most. Continue reading
Preparing for a Freelancer's First Speaking Gig
Creative freelancer, Damien Golden, shares tips from preparing for her first speaking gig. Continue reading
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How To Be Sick In A Professional Way
Creative freelancer, Damien Golden, just got over the flu and reminds us not to be a control freak. Take time off but do it in a professional way. Here's how. Continue reading
Show Your Clients You Appreciate Them This Holiday!
If this holiday season snuck up on you, check out these great and simple gift ideas from designer and CFC veteran, Damien Golden. They'll show your gratitude and keep your visibility high too. Continue reading
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How to go from "order-taker" to partner
Stuck being an order-taker with clients who don't appreciate your big ideas or give you more strategic projects? Damien Golden shares excellent ideas about how to transform the kind of work you get from your clients. Continue reading
Breaking into the Real Estate Market (part 2)
From creative freelancer, Damien Golden, 5 tips for partnering with (and pursuing) real estate professionals as clients. Continue reading
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Breaking into the Real Estate Market
Designer, Damien Golden, shares the first steps of her simple process for breaking into the real estate market. Continue reading
Fire the deadbeats and find the dream clients (part 2)
Following up Damien Golden's post about how to make room for your ideal clients by firing the deadbeats, today she gives tips for garnering great ones. Continue reading
Fire the deadbeats and find the dream clients (part 1)
Successful freelancer, Damien Golden, explains how to find well-rounded, killer clients and get rid of the the high maintenance, low/no/slow pay ones. Continue reading
4 Ways to Say “No” with Tact
If you're overextended and overwhelmed, you may need to practice these 4 ways to say “No” that keep your character and inner self in harmony, from creative freelancer, Damien Golden. Continue reading
