Category Archives: All Posts

How to say, "Your (blank) needs help!"

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Have you ever seen a really bad web site (or brochure, etc.) and wish you could tell the company how bad it is and how much better it would be if they hired you to fix it? Continue reading →

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The New Me: Reinventing My Solo Business

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Ilise Benun

CFC Veteran, Laura Foley, describes how she retooled her freelance business, found a niche she can succeed in and which marketing tools get her the big clients. Continue reading →

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Marketing Monday: An Unexpected Mentor

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Henry Alpert

Copywriter, Henry Alpert, shares a story of how his ongoing marketing efforts have brought him something perhaps more valuable than an actual client. Continue reading →

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Bryn says, "Marketing isn't hard, except..."

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Ilise Benun

The latest in a series of podcast/interviews with independent journalist and copywriter, Bryn Mooth, on how she's using LinkedIn to market her services. Continue reading →

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Writers speak? Out loud?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Copywriter (and CFC veteran) Sheila Hart-O'Connor shares details about her first experience speaking to a group. It wasn't so bad! Continue reading →

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Reading already read emails again?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Ilise Benun

More from one of my favorite blogging freelancers, Neil Renicker, of Renicker Studio, based in Tipp City, Ohio, on the topic of productivity! When you’re driving in the dark, in the pouring rain, and traffic in the other lane is … Continue reading →

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Marketing to Global Small Businesses

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Freelance marketing consultant and lecturer in the Czech Republic, Magdalena (Madla) Cevelova, how she markets to Czech small business owners. Continue reading →

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Do your clients say this about your proposal.....

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Ilise Benun

If your proposals aren't getting you the jobs, check out Marketing Mentor's Proposal Bundle for Designers: 25 Resources for Project-Winning Proposals, including 11 actual sample proposals. Continue reading →

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Do you love paper too?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jeremy Flagg

Designer, Jeremy Flagg, debunks the top myths about using environmentally friendly paper. Continue reading →

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A Time Management System That Never Crashes

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Laurel Black

Laurel Black shares her paper-based time management system that prevents her from over-booking and never crashes. Continue reading →

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