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
Cost: FREE!
Sign Up Now - Space is Limited!
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
Category Archives: Business Plans
Growing By Scaling Back to Freelancing
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
Posted in Business Plans, CFC, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelancing, Growing Your Business Tagged cfc 2013, freelancing Leave a comment
[Podcast] Freelancers: Overcome Your Fears at CFC 2013
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
Posted in Business Plans, CFC, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelance Money Tagged fears, self confidence, taxes Leave a comment
A Simple Financial Plan for Freelancers
Longtime solo designer, Jennifer Wilkerson of Albany-based Aurora Design, generously shares the practical plan she uses to put money away for taxes, retirement, new equipment AND a regular draw. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Business Plans, CFC, Pricing Tagged money management, retirement planning Leave a comment
How to Start a Design Business Collection
February's Ultimate Collection includes everything you need to start a design business. Whether it be a detailed marketing plan and marketing calendar, tips for negotiating with clients, how to price your work, or guidance on the financial and legal aspects of running a business, this collection gives you the tools you need to determine what you excel at, where you can improve, and how to successfully run a design business. Continue reading
2013 Photo Business Plan Workbook
The latest guide from PhotoShelter.com is the 2013 Photo Business Plan Workbook.
Lots of good info to help photographers (and other creatives too) grow their business this year including tips to market your photo business with Facebook, attract readers to your blog, improve SEO traffic and more. Continue reading
If you missed the 2013 "Pep Talk"...
If you missed last week's "annual marketing pep talk" (and especially if you need a pep talk), here are the links to listen. Be sure to take advantage of the discounts that expire Jan 31st. Continue reading
No Resolutions This Year!
Pam Saxon, CFC-veteran, does a year-end review to discover that her core offering is a money-loser. Here's what she's decided to do instead. Continue reading
Jan 10: Free Marketing Pep Talk (webcast)
Sign up for Ilise Benun's annual FREE "marketing pep talk" to be held virtually (as a webcast) on Thursday, Jan 10 at 2 PM Eastern. And if you can't listen live, you'll get the recording. Continue reading
Do You Have A #FreelanceResolution?
Join our friends at the Freelancers Union and tweet out your #freelanceresolution (with your Twitter handle and this hashtag) today! Continue reading
Starts Jan 14: Interactive BizDev Bootcamp (online course)
If you couldn't attend my Business Bootcamp at the HOW Interactive Design Conference in San Francisco last month, you're in luck. I've turned it into a 2-week online course that starts January 14. Sign up now and use my personal promo code for $40 off: IBENUN. Continue reading
Posted in Business Plans, Featured, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Pricing, Proposals Tagged bizdev, bootcamp, interactive Leave a comment
