NEW ONLINE BOOTCAMP!
Join Ilise Benun for a two week online workshop and learn how to position your creative services to attract the right interactive clients! Learn more & see Dates!FREE DESIGN TUTORIAL
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!
Date: Thursday, June 6
Time: 2 p.m. ET
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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: Lidia Varesco Racoma
Freelancers, do you ask for help?
Veteran creative freelancer, Lidia Varesco-Racoma, used to do everything herself -- until she had a baby. That's when she learned how to ask for help -- in life and in business. Continue reading
Posted in CFC, Client Relations, Connecting, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelancing Tagged cfc 2013, getting help Leave a comment
Meeting with a Prospective Client: After
Part 2 of how to handle a meeting with a prospect from designer, Lidia Varesco Racoma. Today's focus is best practices for follow up. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Client Relations, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelance Marketing, Networking Tagged follow up, marketing 3 Comments
Meeting with a Prospective Client: Before (& After)
Designer, Lidia Varesco Racoma, shares her tips for making the most out of a meeting with a new prospect. Continue reading
How a New Mom Keeps Up Her Networking
Designer (and new mama), Lidia Varesco Racoma, adjusts her networking to her new work/life situation and finds new and creative ways to keep networking. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Marketing Monday, Networking, Time Management, Work Life Balance Tagged moms, networking 2 Comments
Making the jump to an office
Creative freelancer, Lidia Varesco Racoma, just moved out of her home office and shares tips for taking that next step in growing your business. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Freelancing, Growing Your Business, Work Life Balance Tagged co-working, home office 1 Comment
What’s your side job?
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I’m always cooking up a new side project. I have a line of greeting cards and stationery fueling my passion for paper.... Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelancing, Inspiration Tagged creativity 6 Comments
Preparing your business for baby
Like many moms-to-be running a small business, as the big date approaches, you may start to wonder: what to do about maternity leave? Lidia Varesco Racoma shares what she's learned recently. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Client Relations, Freelance Graphic & Web Design Tagged client relationships, freelancing 6 Comments
Dealing with fear of the unknown
As my husband and I prepare to welcome a new baby into our lives, I’ve been busily preparing my home and business for the new arrival.
Along the way, many unknowns have popped up, such as.... Continue reading
Does your business have signs of new growth?
As I walked around my Chicago neighborhood on a warm May day, I saw many signs of new growth in the trees. After a long snowy winter it was a welcome sight. Spring had finally arrived and with it, new … Continue reading
Getting married + running your business
This post was inspired by "Tying Loose Ends Before Tying the Knot" Deidre Rienzo's post on the Marketing Mix blog last year. Preparing for a wedding can be a full-time job. If you’re like most creatives, you’ll be spending a … Continue reading
