NEW ONLINE BOOTCAMP!
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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!
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Time: 2 p.m. ET
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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
Tag Archives: freelancing
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
By 2020, half the workforce will be "freelancers," study says
A recent study by MBO Partners, another group supporting independent workers, predicts that by 2020, one half of the U.S. economy will be made up of independent workers, whether that status is forced or freely chosen. Today's post offers a tip about the network of resources you'll need to make it work. Continue reading
Are other creatives our “competition”?
Are other writers the competition? I don’t think so. In fact, I think we need each other. Imagine if I could send ideal projects your way, and if you wanted, you could send some my way? I would love to be able to tell clients, “I’m not the right fit, but I know a great writer who is.” Continue reading
"Professionals" Are Freelancers Too
An article in Crain's NY Business features MBA's and MD's now going freelance. Will this help to remove the stigma from the word "freelance"? Continue reading
Mainstream Business Media Focus on Freelancing
Mainstream business media (Fortune, Forbes and NPR's Marketplace) are starting to address the needs of freelancers. That speaks volumes. Continue reading
Forbes Mag Cites "Freelance Economy"
Forbes article cites "freelance economy" in Q&A with Freelancer's Bible author, Sara Horowitz who talks about the new meaning of the term freelance and much more. Continue reading
Does a freelancer need a resume?
From Kristen Fischer's forthcoming book, When Talent Isn't Enough, the question of whether and when a freelancer needs a resume. What do you think? Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelance Writing, Freelancing Tagged freelancing, resume 4 Comments
A Bible for Freelancers
Sara Horowitz, Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, has a new book out, The Freelancer's Bible, and today she did an interview on WNYC.org and took questions from listeners. Continue reading
Disaster Planning for Freelancers
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Tom Tumbusch offers ideas and tips on disaster planning for freelancers, who don't get paid when they don't work. Continue reading
How did you handle Superstorm Sandy?
Superstorm Sandy showed us how precarious the solopreneur life can be. After all, if you don't work, you don't get paid. How did you handle it? How did your clients respond? What would you do differently next time? Let's learn from each others' mistakes. Continue reading
