There are several things you can do in order to get more exposure, more contracts, more recognition while reducing your workload.
Let’s have a look at the 5 D’s of a successful freelance career. (from my own observations and experience, feel free to add to the list)
1- Decision Making
When you freelance you have to be able [...]
The more productive you are, the more projects you can manage, and of course the more money you can potentially make.
So, what can you do to increase your productivity, get more things done, in less time, and earn more money?
Use templates and drafts! ;)
Here are some examples:
Recently my friend Raj (RajDash.com) sent me an e-mail to let me know LogoDesignWorks were having a promo for “popular” bloggers (not sure if I’m really popular though :) ). So I thought “Hey why not?
You can find details about the promo by checking out their design blog, or visit the logo design promo page
As [...]
Networking can be a very beneficial method for finding new clients and opportunities, as well as for maximizing the value in your current contacts. Here are five basic guidelines for successful networking.
1 - Remember to Bring Value to Others
Networking is a two-way street, so remember that it’s not all about you. Successful networkers look for [...]
Most people are afraid of competitors. After all, they’re the big, bad wolves who are out to take your customers and leave you for dead, right? Wrong. They could just be your bread and butter.
Getting buddy-buddy with your competitors may just be the icing on the cake for your bottom line… and here’s why / [...]
I’m a big believer in joint ventures and partnerships. The best thing to have happened to my online business, in fact, was a partnership agreement. It led to more income, more work, and more satisfaction.
As a freelancer, many times we’d rather go it alone. It’s that old self-reliance, independence forever mindset. I have it. I [...]
8 Strategies For Successful Relations With Clients
Let’s face it. Some days, you want to just fire your clients. You go through one too many comps, iterations or edits and you’ve had enough. It has happened to everyone at least once and I’d be lying if I said it won’t happen again.
Top 8 Friendly Designers Worth Following On Twitter!
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Work often consume our lives, but if we can become more productive at work and adopt good habits, our personal lives, in theory should improve as well.
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If you’re a creative professional (like a graphic designer, photographer, or illustrator) understanding the basics of good copywriting can put more money in your pocket! How?
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It’s easy to sit back, slack off and watch the money roll in, especially if you are satisfied with how well you’re doing. But keep in mind that if you slack off too much, your competitors will soon catch up and eventually put you out of business.
