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Category Archives: Connecting
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
[Podcast] 10 Tips for Networking With a Purpose
In preparation for the networking fest that is CFC 2013: The Business Conference for the Creatively Self Employed (www.creativefreelancerconference.com), networking expert, author and speaker Dana Manciagli shares with Ilise Benun 10 tips to networking with a purpose to get what you need. Continue reading
How to Find The Best Projects for You
Freelance copywriter, shares his epiphany of where his best, most lucrative and most satisfying work comes from and how he's going to get more of it! Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, CFC, Connecting, Freelance Writing, Freelancing, Growing Your Business, Networking Tagged cfc 2013, networking Leave a comment
Your Embarrassing Web Site…
CFC attendee and Web designer for designers, Jill Anderson, refined her positioning, revamped her web site and her time management is under control. Oh, and, she also increased her income by 17%. PLUS she’s getting work she wants because her web site reflects what she’s looking for! Read all about how. Continue reading
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Share a room at CFC in SF (June 22-24)
Want to share a room at CFC in SF (June 22-24) or find flight buddies, dinner groups, etc? Check out this thread on the CFC LinkedIn Group. Continue reading
Don't Make The Mistake Freelancer Tom Made
First, I want to make something perfectly clear: nobody at Marketing Mentor or HOW is paying me to write this. I’m posting this on my own initiative to help you avoid a really stupid mistake I made last year. Continue reading
Posted in CFC, Connecting, Featured, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelancers Union, Freelancing Tagged cfc 2013, networking Leave a comment
Creating memorable holiday greetings
It's not too late to send a holiday greeting to clients and prospects. Freelance writer and CFC veteran, Tom Tumbusch of WordStreamCopy shares a few tips to show your creativity and your gratitude at the same time. Continue reading
LinkedIn as a Prelude to Follow Up
Here's a trend I've noticed... You attend a conference (I was at MYOB last week). You meet some new people during the networking reception and grab their card (or not -- as long as you vaguely remember their name, you … Continue reading
How Not To Connect On LinkedIn
Copywriter and CFC veteran, Alisa Bonsignore, suggests what exactly to say when connecting on LinkedIn. Continue reading
Networking Tips: Conversation Starters (and Stoppers)
When someone asks, “How are you?” the worst response you can possibly give, if you’re trying to start a conversation, is “Good” or “Fine.” Here are some simple but infinitely better responses... Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, CFC, Communicating, Connecting, Freelance Marketing, Freelancing, Self-Promotion Tagged cfc, networking 1 Comment
