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What’s your side job?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Lidia Varesco Racoma
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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 →

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Who's going to CFC? Crystal Reynolds Video interview

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Video interview with Canadian CFC attendee, Crystal Reynolds, about how last year's conference inspired her to take action. Continue reading →

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Who's going to CFC? Julie Goldsberry of Operation Regrigerator

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Ilise Benun
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Julie Goldsberry and Operation Refrigerator. The goal: to save up for CFC 2012 in Boston. Guess what? She did it! How'd you do? Continue reading →

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More and more freelancers?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Ilise Benun
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More and more articles citing more and more freelancers and independent contractors as the trend of the future, even as the economy recovers. Continue reading →

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Guest blogging and More Unexpected (part 2)

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Ilise Benun
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Following yesterday's post from Tom Tumbusch on unexpected outcomes from guest blogging, here's a post from Jody Shyllberg, CFC veteran and owner of JS Graphics, about unexpected outcomes of blogging about networking at Panera Cafe. Continue reading →

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Video: Why Attend CFC in Boston, June 21-22

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Just a few video links for this Excellent Friday in April, including what you will get -- in a nutshell -- out of the Creative Freelancer Conference, June 21-22 in Boston. Continue reading →

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More on Ageism Beyond the Design World

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Laurel Black

Laurel Black follows up on the topic of ageism and the latest trend to never retire.... Continue reading →

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How to Reject Rejection When Pitching New Biz

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Actor-turned-writer/PR pro and blogger, Rob Biesenbach, with tips on pitching new business -- a big challenge for creative freelancers. Continue reading →

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What do you need to be a "greenlancer?"

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Tom Tumbusch

In this first of several posts on “greenlancing,” Tom Tumbusch shares what he learned about getting started with a focus on sustainability. Continue reading →

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CFC 2012: Don’t drive yourself crazy with quantity

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Allen Murabayashi of PhotoShelter.com in a podcast interview to preview his CFC session, Building Your Prospect List: Quality vs. Quantity. Continue reading →

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