Author Archives: Ilise Benun

About Ilise Benun

Ilise Benun is a national speaker and founder of Marketing Mentor and the Creative Freelancer Conference (with HOW Magazine). She works closely with creative professionals who are serious about growing their business. She is the author of several books including, “The Creative Professional’s Guide to Money: How to Think About It, How to Talk About It and What to Do About It,” (HOW Books 2011), “The Designer’s Guide to Marketing and Pricing,” “Stop Pushing Me Around: A Workplace Guide for the Timid, Shy and Less Assertive,” "Public Relations for Dummies, and “The Art of Self Promotion. Sign up for her free Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor here: www.marketing-mentortips.com

Socially-Minded Freelancer Wanted....

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The Freelancers Union is looking for a freelancer who wants to be part of the movement and play a role as "member rep" on their Board of Directors. Excellent networking and growth opportunity! Apply by April 8. Continue reading

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"Freelancer" Hires Full Time + Part Time Help!

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CFC Veteran, Theresa Previ of Brooklyn, NY-based Treemarie says contracts are flying in so much she's hired f/t and p/t help PLUS is moving out of her home office. She'll be back at CFC in 2013 to learn more about the next stages of growth. Continue reading

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Jessica Hische's Freelancing Advice

Was striking out on her own as a freelancer scary for @JessicaHische? Watch this 2 minute interview to find out... Continue reading

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Need Help With Your Taxes?

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Last minute tax advice for freelancers from indie tax expert, June Walker (who will also be at CFC 2013 in SF June 22-24)! Continue reading

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Health Insurance + Freelancing

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Some have health insurance through a spouse. Some (like me!) buy it (expensively) on the open market. Others stay at a job for it. And some don't have it at all. That's all about to change. But how has the challenge of finding affordable health insurance (and healthcare) has affected your decision to be independent? Continue reading

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Growing By Scaling Back to Freelancing

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Bennett DeOlazo of Studio B shares his progress and goals achieved since CFC 2012 and what he'll be for this year at CFC in San Francisco (June 22-24). Continue reading

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Another freelancer reaches her goal!

Last year at CFC, I met Amy Caracappa-Qubeck and she told me her goal was to quit her in-house job and go full time freelance by the end of 2012. Well she made the leap in January and just launched her new web site. Check it out: www.amycq.com Continue reading

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By 2020, half the workforce will be "freelancers," study says

A recent study by MBO Partners, another group supporting independent workers, predicts that by 2020, one half of the U.S. economy will be made up of independent workers, whether that status is forced or freely chosen. Today's post offers a tip about the network of resources you'll need to make it work. Continue reading

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[Podcast] Common Roadblocks for New Freelancers

Podcast: Bryn Mooth on where she is after 2 years of freelancing and her upcoming CFC session: What to Expect When You’re Freelancing, which is perfect for those who are anywhere on the continuum from "I’m thinking about it" to "I’ve made the move but I’m still struggling," Continue reading

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[Podcast] Freelancers: Overcome Your Fears at CFC 2013

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Podcast: Ilise Benun of Marketing-Mentor.com interviews Luke Mysse for the CFC Speaker Podcast Series on The Arc of Success and how he overcame his own fears by expanding his vision and committing to helping others. Continue reading

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