Category Archives: Money

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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How well do you track your expenses?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Ilise Benun

Tax tips for creative pros from RockstarCPA PLUS their new app, the Tax Tracker, to help you track your expenses Continue reading →

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Podcast: Bryn's tax surprise

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ilise Benun

When it comes to taxes, are you deducting everything you can? Journalist and copywriter, Bryn Mooth, wasn't, but here's what she's doing from now on. Continue reading →

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Create Your Own Contract

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Freelancers Union

Contract Creator, a new tool from Freelancers Union, free to all members (and membership is free). Check it out if you are working without a contract or suspect your contract could be better. Continue reading →

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Struggling with pricing?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Ilise Benun

This is the last week to improve your pricing with August's Kit of the Month: the Ultimate Pricing Collection. There are 45 left and they’ll only be on sale through Tuesday, Aug. 30th. Continue reading →

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Crowdfunding your personal projects

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Ilise Benun

Our friends over at PhotoShelter, the company co-founded by CFC Fave Speaker Allen Murabayashi (and the same company that is offering the free guide, Freelancer's Online Marketing Blueprint), have introduced their latest report on "crowdfunding." Continue reading →

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August Bundle: Ultimate Pricing Collection

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Ilise Benun

This month's Ultimate Pricing Collection is packed with tools to help you price your design work and win clients. Learn how other designers factor in rush charges, late fees and other considerations when arriving at a final price. Plus, learn if you're pricing your work properly, if your profit margin is where it needs to be to sustain a successful business, and how to present your estimates to clients. Continue reading →

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CFC: How are you responding to crowdsourcing?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Ilise Benun

Crowdsourcing was a popular topic of conversation at CFC. Design educator, David Oldham, recaps a discussion with 6 freelancers on how they're dealing with it. Continue reading →

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Should you cut your fee in half?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Ilise Benun

A small design firm was asked by a long-time client to design a piece that would be presented at a reception at the White House. He gave his price, but the client asked him to cut the fee in half. What would you do? Continue reading →

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Have You Rated Your Clients Yet?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Freelancers Union

The Client Scorecard from Freelancers Union allows you to rate companies—good and bad—as well as check out potential clients before accepting a gig. Continue reading →

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