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Freelance Business

Discover the best strategies for running a successful freelance design business, including building a network, developing an impressive portfolio, and understanding the market.

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When Chaos Invades: Keeping Your Freelance Business Going During a Crisis

When Chaos Invades: Keeping Your Freelance Business Going During a Crisis

I share thoughts on balancing life and business during chaotic times. I’m learning as I go, but here’s the good, bad, and ugly of it all.

The Grumpy Designer Wonders: Why Are Clients So Cheap?

The Grumpy Designer Wonders: Why Are Clients So Cheap?

We discuss cheap clients and how they limit what a designer can accomplish. And, how we can convince them to see the error in their ways.

How to Deal with the Isolation of Freelance Life

How to Deal with the Isolation of Freelance Life

For all the benefits of working from home, there’s also a real sense of isolation. The following are tips for beating those stuck-in-your-home-office blues.

How the Web Kept the World Moving in 2020

How the Web Kept the World Moving in 2020

This year has proven that the web and its related technologies are essential. We look back at how the web kept us open for business and a whole lot more.

The Grumpy Designer Looks Ahead to 2021

The Grumpy Designer Looks Ahead to 2021

Consider this the definitive tongue-in-cheek look at how the new year will impact the web design community.

Here’s Why AI Is Unlikely to Harm Your Web Design Career

Here’s Why AI Is Unlikely to Harm Your Web Design Career

The impact of AI on web design careers, examining how technology shapes the industry and opportunities for designers.

How to Adjust to Larger Web Design Projects

How to Adjust to Larger Web Design Projects

Strategies for managing and adjusting to larger web projects, ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction.

Together at Home: Managing Kids and Your Web Design Business

Together at Home: Managing Kids and Your Web Design Business

Embracing remote collaboration, “Together at Home” showcases how designers can thrive while working from home.

What Will the Freelance Web Design Business Look Like Post-Pandemic?

What Will the Freelance Web Design Business Look Like Post-Pandemic?

We’ve been wondering what things will look like post-pandemic and have taken a look at how things may change for freelancers once social distancing ends and we get back to normal.

Why the Grumpy Designer Will Keep Working from Home, Thank You

Why the Grumpy Designer Will Keep Working from Home, Thank You

The Grumpy Designer’s declaration to continue working from home, valuing comfort over office life.

When I Get out of Here: The Grumpy Designer’s Post-Quarantine Bucket List

When I Get out of Here: The Grumpy Designer’s Post-Quarantine Bucket List

The Grumpy Designer’s humorous wishlist for life after quarantine, blending personal and professional desires.

COVID-19 Has You Working from Home: Now What?

COVID-19 Has You Working from Home: Now What?