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We Recommend: Events for Freelancers
Creative Freelancer Conference
June 21 & 22, 2012, Boston MA. THE business conference for creative solopreneurs!
HOW Design University
Professional-level continuing education on the best ways to run a successful freelance design practice - ongoing online courses & workshops!
"Creative Professional’s Guide to Money" Webcast Series
Author, Ilise Benun, presents real-world tips for creative freelancers on the business mindset and how to manage your money.
Creative Freelancer Marketing Bootcamp Get advice on effective, easy, inexpensive marketing strategies in this 3-part DesignCast series for freelancers.
CFC 2012: Confidence and Client Communication
Consultant, Marcia Hoeck, previews her CFC session, Skillful Communication with Clients PLUS bundle of discounts & bonuses for CFC registrants by Apr 30. Continue reading
Posted in CFC, Communicating, Featured, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Inspiration, Speakers
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How to Make the Most of a Testimonial
Here are 4 ways I recently used an amazing testimonial I got from a happy client. You can use for yourself as a blueprint. Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Freelance Marketing, Freelancing, Self-Promotion
Tagged praise, recommendations, self promotion, testimonials
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Guest blogging and More Unexpected (part 2)
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
Posted in All Posts, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelance Marketing, Freelancing
Tagged blogging, guest blogging, networking
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Guest Blogging and the Unexpected
Copywriter, Tom Tumbusch, on the opportunities that have come his way as a result of being a "guest blogger" on the Creative Freelancer Blog. Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Freelance Marketing, Freelance Writing
Tagged blogging, content marketing, guest blogging, pro bono, writing for free
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What's win/win when money isn't an option?
I want to respond with a counterpoint to the recent guest blog post about whether freelancers should work for free. The obvious and simple answer to the question is: no. And that is there are many who make that argument … Continue reading
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Video: Why Attend CFC in Boston, June 21-22
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
Should freelancers work for free?
Asking the question whether (and when) it is appropriate, even beneficial sometimes, for freelancers to work for free. What do you think? Continue reading
Posted in Freelance Money, Freelancing
Tagged free, freelancing, pro bono, working for free
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More on Ageism Beyond the Design World
Laurel Black follows up on the topic of ageism and the latest trend to never retire.... Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Current Affairs, Inspiration
Tagged ageism, old graphic designers, older designers, retirement
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How to Reject Rejection When Pitching New Biz
Actor-turned-writer/PR pro and blogger, Rob Biesenbach, with tips on pitching new business -- a big challenge for creative freelancers. Continue reading
What do you need to be a "greenlancer?"
In this first of several posts on “greenlancing,” Tom Tumbusch shares what he learned about getting started with a focus on sustainability. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Freelance Writing, Freelancers Union, Freelancing
Tagged green, green marketing, sustainability
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