As freelancers navigate their way into the world of contracted work, there are a variety of good times and bad times. The good times in particular involve a steady list of clients as well as…
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Me, We or Idea. What stage of freelancing are you at?
You know how some freelancers tend to effortlessly attract clients and business opportunities? They don’t have to push sales, clients seem to call incessantly and they hardly have any time to fit all the new…
Talking Cash: Preventing Future Client Burn
It seems like every designer has a horror story or two (or seventeen) about getting ripped off by a client who refuses to pay. Once it happens, there’s not too much you can do. It…
Don’t Over-Crowd The Plate! 4 Ways To Simplify Your Designs
You probably know that putting too much food on your plate is usually a bad idea. Since research indicates that you’re more likely to overeat if you fill your plate, it’s not a good thing…
Refusing Bad Business: A Luxury You Can’t NOT Afford
As someone who’s worked on both sides of the freelancer-client fence, I give a lot of “insider” advice to designers on dealing with their clients. One of the most common problems I hear is that…
The Remote Designer – Jumping into the Cloud
Freelance work can be one of the most liberating work, especially when moving from agency or in-house, you will ever undertake in your career. And while it has plenty of benefits, especially when developing a…
Subscription Model in Your Web Design Business
Regular supply of work is vital for the health of your budget. When you don’t have projects lined up, you may enjoy the free time you have but at some point you will begin to…
Be the Mom: How To Avoid Design By Committee
Here’s a scenario for you: a woman has three young children, each armed with a handful of crayons. They’re happily drawing on a large sheet of paper, cooperating and sharing colors. The woman leaves the…
Basic Security Tips Every Freelancer Should Follow
One of the more convoluted yet rewarding opportunities of as a freelancer is the freedom in your own schedule. This is especially true when working online, since most digital products may be created at any…
Pros and Cons of Hiring Subcontractors
When work volumes surge, or when you simply have a project you don’t have the skillset for, hiring subcontractors is one path you may consider. However, before you do so, it is best if you…
