50 Job Sites for Freelancers and Independent Professionals
Being a freelancer can be extremely advantageous and is probably a dream for many designers and developers who…
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Why Alienating Potential Clients Can Be A Good Thing
Does your client roster read like the advertising section of a newspaper? Do plumbers, veterinarians, landscapers, dentists –…
6 Phrases in Freelance Job Ads that Raise A Red Flag
Suppose you set aside an hour every weekday combing through the 300+ new jobs on your Odesk or…
How Telling Stories Can Nail You More Clients
Everyone is a storyteller. Stories are how we explore our surroundings and communicate with others, whether it’s to persuade them,…
How to Become A Better Writer
I was previously part of a group of freelance writers who were convinced that they were special. In…
How Logos Can Affect Your Bottom Line
(Guest writer: Christopher Wallace) Let’s talk logos. Designing a logo for your brand is not only a smart…
Tips to Write Fast and Professionally
So what do you do when you’re pressed for time, swamped underworks and you still need to get…
5 Smart Ways to Get Your Clients to Pay Your Rates
If you’re a freelancer, you are probably getting paid much less than you’re worth for the following reasons.…
Designers: Know Your Rights! 4 Must-Have Clauses In A Contract
Freelancers, you have learned to never start work without a written contract, but it’s hard to like contracts.…
Freelancing is Similar to Corporate Job, Here's why.
When you ask a freelancer why he or she started freelancing, you’ll get answers like ‘I wanted to…
How to Handle Your Clients like a Pro
The freelancer-to-client relationship is a tricky thing to deal with. Your ability to work with the various types…
You Sure You Want to Be a Freelance Designer?
Are you getting sick of the daily grind of commercial creativity – having to be creative on command…