How To Develop More Mad Skills To Pay The Bills
Skills to Pay The Bills One of the biggest benefits of freelancing is the freedom to pick and choose your own projects. With that comes the responsibility to keep your skills sharp so you can do your best work and…
How to Acquire New Clients
How to Acquire New Clients One of the toughest things when owning your own business is getting a sustainable flow of clients. Steady business is what keeps the doors open. Money is tight, and your budget needs to stretch as…
The Four Sections of a High Conversion Services Page
High Conversion Services Pages Ah, the obligatory Services page. For many freelancers it’s just something they create to look more professional. And yet, ironically, they put little time or energy into it. Resulting in a lackluster page that underperforms. The…
Survive Tax Season By Keeping Good Records
Keeping Good Records Disclaimer: The following suggestions are based on personal experience. Please consult a tax professional for your own situation. Call me crazy, but I like to do my own taxes. It forces me to be more organized than…
Answers to Common Freelancing Questions
Common Freelancing Questions I get freelancing questions from people all the time that are starting out in the freelancing field. Some of these things are common sense to veterans, but the freelancing world can be incredibly scary, and even seem…
How to Set Your Graphic Design Prices
Set Your Graphic Design Prices Right As Creatives, Graphic Designers, Consultants, etc., one of the most daunting tasks is to figure out how to Set Your Graphic Design Prices. When starting our own business, we have to consider our own…
5 Awesome Free Apps To Help Freelancers Be More Productive
Apps to Help Freelancers Be More Productive Using productivity apps is an excellent way to boost your overall productivity and stay organized as a freelancer. Here’s a list of my five current faves, all of which are totally free. Give…
Freelance Jobs: Should They Make Up the Majority of a Graphic Designer’s Work?
Freelance Jobs Vs Full Time Work Freelance work is a way of life and a way of making a living. Some designers prefer to work strictly as freelance designers. They are afforded the freedom to decide their own income, and…
Be More Focused And Make More Money As a Freelancer
Make More Money As a Freelancer As a freelancer, your ability to master both your time and attention is the key to making more money and truly enjoying your off-hours. Mastering time is one thing. Mastering your attention is another…
Explain to Clients Why Quality Web Design Is Important
Why Quality Web Design Is Important I just recently wrote a post on my personal design blog/website explaining the various reasons why quality web design is important to every business. If you would like to check that out, you can…
