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Making the jump to an office

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Creative freelancer, Lidia Varesco Racoma, just moved out of her home office and shares tips for taking that next step in growing your business. Continue reading

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My Creative Freelancer "Progress Report"

I just got my Marketing Mentor 6-month planning card in the mail! (Did you?) If you haven't been to a Creative Freelancer Conference, here's what it is: at the end of the conference everyone writes a card to their future … Continue reading

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Do you work in Laptopistan?

Excellent article in Sunday's New York Times, "Destination: Laptopistan," about "creative laborers" who hunker down in coffeehouses around the country so they don't have to work at home alone. It's kind of like co-working, but without the official structure of … Continue reading

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The Problem With My Desk

This week I did a phone interview with an organization expert, and during the entire conversation, I guiltily glanced around my desk at the towering piles. If I’m being honest, these paper stacks are on the floor and the printer, … Continue reading

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Creative Co-working: Take it On the Road

We <3 Co-Working! from Dyana Valentine (and Heather Parlato) on Vimeo. Since I’ve been participating in co-working, I’ve become more aware of opportunities to work with others in different configurations. Shortly after my last post, when I was on the … Continue reading

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One Designer's "Marketing Mix"

I've been in business for myself exclusively for 3 years, and each year I've tried a different mix of marketing strategy and industry participation for my promotional efforts. Here are 3 new things I’m trying this year. 1) Daily blogging: … Continue reading

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Events for Freelancers

Earlier in the month, I highlighted a few events coming up in October. Here are a couple more: In New Jersey, October 20 is the next Co-Working Open House at Converge on the campus of Kean University. Details and sign … Continue reading

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Creative Co-working - Part 2

Back in July, I decided to join in on a co-working space 2 days per week to shake up my schedule and spend time with a great group of self-employed and partnered creatives. After three months, here’s where we’re at. … Continue reading

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Creative Co-working

For the first few years of running my business, I worked in a home office. I was lucky enough to have the space, and I relished the opportunity to switch to a 10-step daily commute. As co-working spaces have popped … Continue reading

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