There's a difficult line that freelancers have to walk, between listening to the needs and desires of our clients (or potential clients), and understanding what it is their true needs actually are. However,…
When it comes to landing clients, relationship building is a critical component. There’s something to the “who you know” phrase: thousands of people get jobs through personal connections each year,…
As creative professionals, we often overlook the single most effective way of advancing our career and creating change in our lives. We overlook side projects. When you start a side…
Did you know that about 54 million Americans are freelancers? Despite being part of a 54-million-member movement, being a company of one is a huge adjustment. You don’t have the…
Next time you find yourself at a coffee shop, take a careful look and observe what’s going on around you. You’ll start to notice that it’s often people talking about…
In order to be successful, all creative professionals must motivate themselves to set (and work toward) both short-term and long-term goals. Whether those goals are to launch a marketing campaign that…
We are all looking to emulate someone, in some way. As we all know, everything is a remix. And when we are trying to create something new, we may look…
Never in the history of the world have artists been so viciously assaulted by things to do other than their art. We live in a world where news is beamed…
As a creative entrepreneur, it doesn't matter whether you're a photographer, designer, writer, or something else entirely - if your hope is to get more freelance work and sign higher…
You're a freelancer writer looking for the best writing strategy, that'll net you more business at higher rates. If you look left, you’ll find someone suggesting you stick to an area of…
