One of the things I particularly enjoy about working online and freelancing is you get to meet so many nice people. In fact, I met Raj through blogging some time ago, and I interviewed him this week.
You can find more about Raj over at his personal blog RajDash.com, where he writes about productivity, blogging, writing, [...]
Hello folks, today we have a article by Chad from MarketingCT. Chad says he’s an addicted entrepreneur, I believe him! :) - Jon
A List of Do-Not’s:
Do not be a specialist, do not be a generalist, do not be an everything-in-the-whole-world-needs-to-be-done-this-way-ist. Just be the entrepreneur that everyone flocks to, the leader that people want to [...]
Is it possible to freelance, run a business, be productive, and not use paper at all? Or at least reduce your paper consumption to a minimum? I think it’s possible, but it won’t happen just like that, you have to be organized and actually want to have a paperless office (some people don’t).
The Paperless Office [...]
Just a quick post to let you know Steven from VandelayDesign has put together a list of 77 resources for web designer. From color pickers to CSS layouts, to dead-links checkers, really worth checking out.
77 Resources to Simplify Your Life as a Web Designer
I recently found a list of Top 100 money-making blogs online and the list is somewhat interesting. You’ve likely heard of some of these blogs. If you are a freelancer working from home then some of them are essential reading. I highly recommend that you subscribe to their news feeds. Take a look at the [...]
The formula is simple: Hook up with the right people, and get leads/recommendations/etc. that turn into paying customers again and again. But finding the right people ain’t always easy, and it doesn’t happen by random accident enough to pay the bills (or thrive). You’ve got to do it on purpose.
If you want your [...]
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!
There has been many posts about designers to follow on twitter, which I did, most don’t follow back most don’t answer @’s or dm’s so i thought I would make a post about the friendliest designer’s on Twitter!
How Usable Is Your Copy?
When we talk about usability, we generally refer to the user interface (UI) — the layout of buttons, labels, tabs and so on. But there is one other element that should not be ignored as it alone can waste all the hard work you’ve put into crafting a beautiful UI. Copy.
25 Ways to be More Productive as a Designer
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.
6 Copywriting Tips for the Non-Writer
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?
5 Ways To Get New Customers And Grow Your Online Business
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.
