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Cherish to flourish: how to build a lasting relationship with your clients

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We celebrate International Client Day by sharing some tried-and-tested tips for growing and nurturing your relationships with clients. Happy International Client Day! International Client Day was started in 2010 by Russian and Lithuanian businesspeople and has since spread around the world.

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Top 13 Productivity Habits for Freelancers

Just Creative

Being a freelancer can be extremely rewarding. You are responsible for your own style of communication and client needs, as well as your own bottom line, business goals, values, and work ethic. Repetition and routine are essential as a freelancer. When you freelance, you’ll likely be working from home a good chunk of the time.

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Why freelancers worried about going niche could be missing out on big bucks

Creative Boom

I was getting some work, trying to figure out the right clients, but it was frustrating because there was misalignment, and it was causing stress. I did spot that some clients really made sense, and they were these kickass women. Is it about the type of clients you work with and the sectors you operate in? It can be all of that.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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The Bad Freelance Habits You Should Avoid

SpeckyBoy

The freedom of setting up shop wherever you like is a big reason why many web designers choose a freelance life. Being Unresponsive to Clients. A lack of communication is one of the most self-destructive things a freelance designer can do. However, it becomes a problem when you’re consistently making clients wait.

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Van Saiyan's incredible retro illustrations draw on special moments from his childhood

Creative Boom

This led me to contact new clients in Spain, to work with Anna Goodson Illustration Agency and new international clients." As a freelance illustrator, I don't need to attend an office in a big city, so I can contact and collaborate with clients from the other side of the planet without any problems."

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How to Write a Freelance Graphic Design Contract

Inkbot Design

How to Write a Freelance Graphic Design Contract Flexible work schedule, freedom to work from anywhere, and autonomy to say yes or no to clients and decide your revenue are the primary reasons freelancing is better than any 9-to-5 job. What is a freelance graphic design contract? Okay, let's jump right in.