The title of the article I’m featuring, To Freelance for Trade Magazines be a Team Player reminds me a valuable insight by CSJ:
Most of us help each other out, mutually we’ve understood that the every-designer-for-himself mantra does nothing good for the industry.
It may be hard to see a relation between openness among designers and the […]
As you may know, I’m currently working out of home. Prateek Dayal has his own methods of being productive while away from homebase, and it’s worth reading what he has to say. We can apply his advice in a more general sense, translating it into a great guide on how to get stuff done while […]
It literally pays to keep relations good with clients, since they pay for the bills. And the key to keeping good client relations is to manage expectations. Which involves at least three things:
Honesty. Be truthful when answering questions a client may have about your previous work experience, your capabilities, and your creative style. This will […]
Whether you’re new to the freelancing game or just starting out with design, the Graphic Design Blog has got a great round-up for your review. Check out Advice for New Freelance Designers. Here are some of my favorites:
Don’t under value yourself. Many starting designers do this and in the end, do it quite rough!
Jacob Cass
Don’t […]
Much has been said about the straightforward and wisdom of kids (anyone remember The Emperor’s New Clothes?). Not surprisingly, their simple perspective applies to freelancing to. Kids love to ask questions, and here are some that freelancers can learn from:
Why is it like this? Why? Why? What’s honestly irritating to many parents is what helps […]
Here’s another lesson I learned from the corporate world: perception is reality.
On one hand, this truth represents the tendency for people to judge things—including your proficiency as a freelancer—from first impressions.
On a more positive note, the adage also proves that success begins with how you perceive things. Check out Freelance Success Begins With Mindset, which […]
I’m not sure if I entirely agree with Freelance Folder’s Is Your Body Language Sabotaging Your Success? I mean, why was I able to secure a $100,000 contract, even if I was slouching while meeting the client?
I’m kidding of course. The article on Freelance Folder is a must read, especially if you meet clients personally […]
If always say that, if there’s no stress in your life, then you’re doing nothing meaningful. Stress should be a part of any freelancer’s life. I’m talking about the stress of meeting deadlines, staying on top of new techniques and methods, and finding paying clients. Stress helps us stay aware of what needs to get […]
The concept of stating your message quickly is part of usability. Part of usability’s mission is to remove the barriers to “conversion” that keep people from availing of your product or services online.
By “conversion”, I’m tallking about what you want people to do on your website. In a portfolio website, the objective is probably to […]
Regular gigs (or “retainerships” as I used to call them) make a freelancer’s life so much easier, in at least three different ways. Long-term and regular projects can be great, because they represent a stable source of income that a freelancer can rely on during slow business days.
But, if you’re not careful, you could be […]
Showing why "Freelancing" Isn't Just an F-Word Through Shared Experiences and Useful Info.
Written by Rico Mossesgeld [email] for b5media.
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