Is there a quote that get’s you inspired in business? Something you think about when you need a little kick or when you are trying to give someone else a little kick? I got to thinking about this after the Yoda quote I thew out was noted in the latest Making The Transition post on [...]
Read More »Ask A Freelancer #8: Five Reasons Personal Branding through Social Networking is Smart
Question Liz, I work as a web designer in a mid-sized design firm in Chicago. I love my job, but also have heard a lot about the importance of growing a “personal brand” using social networking tools. I think I would one day like to start my own design business, but RIGHT NOW I am [...]
Read More »Ask A Freelancer #7: Naming your Freelance Business
Why I started “Ask A Freelancer.” – From time to time I get emails asking for advice about freelance matters. I hope that by publishing these inquiries and my response I can do a better service to my blog readers than just responding one email at a time. Plus, those of you who may have [...]
Read More »Ask A Freelancer #6: Pursuing a Freelance Career
From time to time I get emails asking for advice about freelance matters. I hope that by publishing these inquiries and my response I can do a better service to my blog readers than just responding one email at a time. Plus, those of you who may have input on the matter that I didn’t [...]
Read More »Ask A Freelancer #4: Dealing with Scope Creep
From time to time I get emails asking for advice about freelance matters. I hope that by publishing these inquiries and my response I can do a better service to my blog readers than just responding one email at a time. Plus, those of you who may have input on the matter that I didn’t [...]
Read More »Ask A Freelancer #3: Bookkeeping for Freelancers (Video Response)
Question Hey Liz, I still have a 9 to 5, but have started moonlighting as a freelancer and eventually want to build up enough business for that to be my main income! What do you suggest I do about the whole financial side of things? I know I need to keep track of stuff, but [...]
Read More »Ask A Freelancer #2: Coding Designs That Are Not Your Own
From time to time I get emails asking for advice about freelance matters. I hope that by publishing these inquiries and my response I can do a better service to my blog readers than just responding one email at a time. Plus, those of you who may have input on the matter that I didn’t [...]
Read More »Ask A Freelancer #1: How to Establish Boundaries with a Design-Minded Client
From time to time I get emails asking for advice about freelance matters. It occurred to me today that by publishing these inquiries and my response I could do a better service to my blog readers than just responding one email at a time. Plus, those of you who may have input on the matter [...]
Read More »5 Freelance Lessons Learned From Musicals
“Beauty School Drop Out” Grease 1. Look before you leap! Freelancing ain’t easy and there’s no reason to make it any more difficult for yourself by jumping ship before you’re ready. Weather you lack nest-egg funds, skills, or connections, a few years out in the “real world” of your industry is the best way to [...]
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