One thing that’s great about flying solo as a freelancer is all the freedom you have in who you work with, where,…
A mark up, also known as percentage over cost, is one way you can increase your freelance revenue. Marking up is a…
Did you know that your creative business thrives because of how you do business and not because of the quality of your…
If you're an independent creative professional, you probably already have a website showcasing your amazing portfolio. Portfolios are a necessary component of…
Every business needs regularly-scheduled tune-ups. Just like with automobile maintenance, tune-ups keep things running smoothly. They're most effective in maintaining performance when…
Building a business requires connection with people: prospective clients, colleagues, mentors, customers, and sometimes even family members. When we connect, we share…
Because pretty much everything runs on design and other forms of visual communication, the role of the visual communicator (designer, illustrator, photographer)…
Have you ever gotten involved on a project and then realized that neither the project nor the client is ideal? The project that…
If you are a self-employed creative, business networking is a significant part of your marketing mix. While designers, illustrators and photographers naturally get together with other creatives for…
Avoid awkward moments and misunderstandings about getting paid for your freelance work. Prepare written agreements for each client that outlines the type of work you will do, how much you will charge for it, and how you want to be paid. You cannot make a living by doing favors.
Most problems freelancers experience when working with clients are due to contract mistakes. Do any of these statements sound familiar to you?…
A student asked me the same question I asked my teachers: "How do I know if I will be successful at freelancing?"…
There are two ways in which we mix color: Additively, using direct light from an original source, and Subtractively, using light reflected from…
Have you made resolutions for the new year? What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to change? Where do…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Freelancing provides more freedom than any other type of work structure. With that freedom come the responsibilities of ownership and reputation. When…
Ownership is simply the idea that something belongs to someone. In the case of your freelance business, you own it. It belongs…
Freelancing is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the freelance (contract, temp worker and freelancer — in all industries) economy…
I was asked about how to deal with unusual requests. Once someone finds out you are a designer, writer, photographer… any type…
You need to identify what's at stake. I often reflect on how blessed I am to work the way I've always wanted to…
With the excitement and anticipation of embarking on a freelance career, we can easily get caught up in the ideas of freedom,…
Google+ is not just another Facebook, as I thought when I first began using it. After putting some serious effort into G+, I…
To answer the question, “How much will it cost?”, the question, “What do you want to accomplish?” needs to be asked first. Clients are often…
The commonly-given advice is: Do what you love and the money will follow. This is a great ideal, because no one wants to…
Good clients are integral to successful freelance projects and to your career overall. Beyond the project itself, a referral or recommendation from the right…