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Founders, Freelancers & Rebels: new book dispels the fear of going solo

Creative Boom

This book's for you if you've stopped feeling 'hungry' for new client work, you're starting up for the first, second or third time, or you've simply run out of steam," she tells us. "I I work thoughtfully to help clients feel good inside and outside. Making the time to pursue a passion or talent is a big theme for many of my clients.

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5 pieces of good news for freelance designers in 2022

Creative Boom

With a diverse community of more than 150,000 freelance designers, 99designs by Vista matches clients with creatives across brand and logo design, packaging, web design and more. And so nowadays, clients don't really care where you're located, as long as you have a web connection and know how to use Zoom. Of course you do.

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Amy Pastre and Courtney Rowson on 13 years of running a studio and where they believe design is heading next

Creative Boom

Courtney: We started the business for reasons unrelated to the 2008 downturn. We were also fortunate to have built a diverse range of clients over the years, so while clients in some industries had to pause, others accelerated because of the high demand for their products or services. The timing was right for both of us.

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Finding work: Lessons from the 2008 financial crash

Design Week

Back in 2008 MySpace was on the way out, Facebook was on the way in, the world had just discovered the iPhone and Obama was giving Americans hope. Myself and my design partner needed a break from client work and wanted to do something for us that might help others. You never know where your time and dedication will lead.

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8 of the best new courses on business development for creatives

Creative Boom

There are many opportunities to grow your practice, earn more money, and find a new level of fulfilment, whether growing your freelance client base, launching a side project, founding your own agency, or selling your own products. You just have to choose a direction and devote yourself to it.

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Creative Boom launches its fourth podcast season, bringing the inside scoop from leading artists and designers

Creative Boom

And if you're worried about whether it can cope with the most demanding creative work, there's nothing to fear as Astropad Studio guarantees low latency performance over WiFi or USB cable, so you can stay productive and creative on the go.

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How to Attract Clients: 11 Tips for Getting Customers

Inkbot Design

How to Attract Clients: 11 Tips for Getting Customers Attracting clients is essential for any business. With more clients, you can grow your revenue, impact more people with your products or services, and build the foundation for long-term success. Data from your existing client base can inform these personas.

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