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Which Clients Matter More: New vs. Existing?
If you’re a freelance designer serving a target market that seems to be shrinking or not providing you with quite enough business, maybe it’s time…
How Freelancers Can Maximize Their Work Exposure to Attract Ideal Clients
Have you wondered why, even after doing everything “right” – having a website, circulating through all the social media channels – you’re ju…
How to Write a Professional Query Letter
Editors are a busy lot, always deciding what goes into a publication and what does not. Hence, it’s no surprise that many print magazines do not enc…
How Entrepreneurs and Freelancers Can Add Value to Grow Their Business
Everything changes. Change is the only constant in this Universe, as Heraclitus of Ephesus famously stated over 2,500 years ago. It’s intriguing how…
Freelancers: Tips for Increasing Your Rates
Learn how to raise your rates and earn more as a freelancer. Tips and strategies to help you value your work and negotiate with clients.
How to Charge Clients Any Amount You Want for Design Work
Did you know that sticking to the industry’s “market prices” for design isn’t mandatory? Indeed, you have the freedom to set your own rates fo…
How to Overcome Designer’s Block and Boost Your Creativity
Just like freelance bloggers encounter writer’s block, freelance designers frequently face creative hurdles. It’s particularly challenging when yo…
How Freelance Designers Can Achieve Work-Life Balance
Do you work to live or live to work? Freelance designers often start with the idea that their work will be flexible because they can set their own sch…
Boost Your Freelance Career with Strategic Pro Bono Work
Are you new to web design, development, writing, or any creative field and finding your portfolio a bit thin? In a market flooded with seasoned profes…
How Freelancers Can Prevent Chargebacks (7 Effective Strategies)
We all know the financial challenges freelancers face when finding new clients, preserving existing income sources, maintaining cash flow during slow …
Designers: How Flat Rates Can Elevate Your Worth
Many designers adopt a fixed pricing strategy when billing clients for their services. A common choice is to charge by the hour, which precisely accou…
Winning Over Your Client: Strategies for Designers in Disagreement
As a freelance designer, your primary objective is to satisfy your clients. However, conflicts arise when your client insists on a design choice that …