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Post Holiday Call To Action

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Steve Gordon

Rockstar freelancer, Steve Gordon, Jr, shares some simple starter tips you can do to make something—of yourself—this year. Continue reading →

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Shake the funk by helping

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Luke Mysse

Sometimes when things get tough, I get into this whining mood and it really becomes a pity party, table for one. It can happen to the best of us, but how do we find a way out? Continue reading →

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Where do you do your thinking?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Bryn Mooth

I do my best thinking at the long end of the leash. For some people, it’s in the shower, or during the commute, or while they’re dreaming. I’ve always had mental breakthroughs when I’m out for a walk with the dog. Continue reading →

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Invest in Yourself

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Luke Mysse

A service company is a human-centric business. As a company owner or leader, you should invest in the people that work for you.
With a culture of one, it’s a little different because you are on your own. But I would argue that “your people” in this case is simply yourself. If you want to build a better brand for your freelance self, you need to make an investment. Continue reading →

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A Culture of One — Check Your Attitude

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Luke Mysse

In most cases, when I verbalize a problem, it turns out to be less of a problem than what I’ve played it up to be in my mind. If you sit alone and let things swirl out of control, it will start to affect your attitude toward everything. Get those feelings out so you can start finding a solution to whatever it is you’re struggling with. Continue reading →

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When Contracting Hands Me Lemons

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Kathryn Grill Hoeppel

I could drive myself crazy with little effort if I dwelled on all the awards all the other contractors out there seem to be getting. Instead, I’m taking the advice given many times in this very blog – seek out other influences that bring you joy, and expose you to outside influences that create positive growth in your work. My therapy of choice: watercolor. Continue reading →

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Time to break up with bad clients

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Tim Read

I love all of my clients.

Well, almost all of them. Which is why I have made a list of clients that have been trouble and a source of grief in the past. These are the clients who fight me tooth and nail on every penny outlined on a proposal, or the ones who like to art direct and have a hard time letting me do my job as a creative provider. Continue reading →

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Been There, Seen That Goal

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Dyana Valentine

"I've been there and seen all the tips on goal setting and new year's resolutions around business planning. Honestly, it feels like kicking a bag of laundry uphill. I need a fresh perspective on stuff (my stuff) that feels stagnant and old. Can you help?" Continue reading →

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Do you have a "Plan B?"

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dyana Valentine

This week's question is, "I'm about to launch a huge project and I wonder if I should have a Plan B in place before I start?" Plan B from Dyana Valentine on Vimeo. I'm a fan of Plan Bs in … Continue reading →

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Year end sale on inspiration

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Ilise Benun

Today you can take 15% off (almost everything) in MyDesignShop.com through Jan. 6. Simply enter code NICE10 when you check out. Continue reading →

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