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Read more about the article How To Use Change Orders To Manage Freelance Projects

When I first learned about the power of change orders it changed everything in my workflow. When I implemented the practice, I…

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Read more about the article Debt, Taxes and Your Freelance Business

The first 14 weeks of the year are known in the U.S. as tax season; the income tax filing deadline is April…

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Read more about the article How To Go From Being A $25/Hour Freelancer To A $100.00/hour Freelancer

Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut with your pricing? Do you want to charge more per hour or per…

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Read more about the article Idling and Acceleration: The Four Cs of Moving Forward

I’ll get to it when I’m ready. I’m sure you’ve had the experience of planning to get something done and then putting…

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Read more about the article Leads and Referrals — What’s the Difference?

Early in my freelance journey I joined a business networking group through my chamber of commerce for the purpose of generating leads and…

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Read more about the article Creative Freedom Through Setting Boundaries

Working with clients can be likened to a downhill race: The designer moves along in her process and picks up momentum as she heads toward the finish…

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