SpeckyBoy

MARCH 25, 2024

Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with design. It’s been a growing trend in my freelance business. I often receive design queries from clients.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Best Invoicing Software for Freelancers As a freelancer, getting paid for your hard work is crucial. However, chasing clients for payments or keeping track of who owes you what can take time and effort. That's why having a robust invoicing system tailored to freelancers' needs is essential. What is Invoice Software?

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Freelance Web Designer Guide to Success The only thing standing between you and your dream of being a successful freelance web designer is fear. Fear that you'll never find enough clients. Let me tell you a secret: Every successful freelancer started afraid. Fear that you don't have what it takes. You have a choice.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

Whether you have just started freelancing or have been doing it for years, you’re most likely aiming to secure consistent work and progressively make more money over time. After all, the nature of freelancing means you compete with other candidates across the globe — not just those in your city, state, region or country.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 29, 2020

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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Inkbot Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Protect Yourself as a Freelancer: A Comprehensive Guide Being a freelancer is bloody brilliant, isn't it? As liberating as the freelance life can be, it also comes with risks and responsibilities. We're about to dive deep into freelancer protection, covering everything from contracts and insurance to taxes and time management.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 20, 2023

Mastering Freelancer Accounting: Your Path to Financial Success As a freelancer, keeping your finances in order is essential to the success and longevity of your business. This comprehensive guide will dive deep into freelancer accounting, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to stay financially organised and prosperous.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But the reality is, most businesses don’t have this luxury and outsource to freelancer writers instead. But finding suitable freelance writers can be challenging and time-consuming. We explore the top things that you should look out for when outsourcing freelance writers. Establish a Budget. Create a Marketing Plan.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 4, 2023

6 Effective Task Management Tips for Freelancers This is Zoe Ashbridge, living the perfect dream life of every freelancer. But for most freelancers, this life is a mirage. As a freelancer, your organisational skill largely depends on your ability to manage tasks effectively. So, how do you do that? She worked twice a day.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 20, 2022

And there are several ways we freelancers can pitch in. Freelance web designers are also in a great position to make such changes. ” With that, here are some things you can do to become a greener freelancer. Clients who used to insist on face-to-face meetings are now just as comfortable with a Zoom conference.

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HONGKIAT

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The freelancer-to-client relationship is a tricky thing to deal with. Your ability to work with the various types of clients can make or break your freelancing career. To help you deal with this problematic area, here is a breakdown of the most common client characteristics that may curse your creative career.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 24, 2022

20 Genius Money-Saving Tips For Creative Freelancers. Inflation, global energy shortages, and supply chain challenges have created a tight economic environment for creative freelancers working in the gig economy. Besides that, the cost of living continues to grow while clients are looking for top-quality work at amateur-level pricing.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

5 Security Tips For A Safe Freelance Design Career Have you considered exploring freelance graphic design work? As a budding creative professional, you may be eager to build your portfolio and connect with clients online. However, diving into the freelance world exposes you to risks requiring vigilance.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With backgrounds in graphic design and business management, Ash and Miro's journey began in 2015 as freelance creative directors producing visuals for local artists in Montréal. We escaped and started freelancing but then realised we'd set ourselves another trap, if that makes sense? During that time, I dropped into freelancing.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 22, 2023

Top 7 Essential Gadgets for a Freelance Designer You can choose your projects and work from anywhere as a freelance designer. By investing in these gadgets and staying true to your creative vision, you can build a successful freelance career and attract the right clients. That's why having the right tools is crucial.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

It seems like every designer has a horror story or two (or seventeen) about getting ripped off by a client who refuses to pay. The bright side to dealing with deadbeat clients is that there’s always a next time. And what should be the first thing you do with your next client? Choose Your Clients Well.

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Noupe

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

However, the freelancer’s path brings specific challenges you must be prepared for. Today we will discuss the main hardships of freelance graphic designers’ careers. In addition, graphic designers engage when clients need to design a brand style, logo, and visual concept. Time Management. Organizing Work.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 4, 2022

20 Tips for Increasing Your Productivity When Freelancing. Whether you’re self-employed or a freelancer, productivity is one of the most important metrics by which you measure business success. Freelancing is one of the most sought after career paths in today’s workforce. Freelancing is hard work.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

How to Get Clients for a Local Graphic Design Business As a skilled graphic designer , your ability to create eye-catching, memorable, and practical designs can be the driving force behind the success of local enterprises. This document should outline your objectives, target market, USP, CAC, pricing strategy, and marketing approach.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

And the reasons are pretty well documented by now. So, how can you build your freelance creative business away from social media? Secondly, start to contact clients and potential clients directly. Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over?

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Shillington

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Making the jump to working freelance is a big deal for any designer so we love to see our graduates taking the leap. Shillington London graduate Tom Noon did just that—he graduated and dived head first in the world of freelance, taking on any clients or jobs that came his way. Can you tell us a bit about your journey so far?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2022

A freelance illustrator, mural artist and designer based in Glasgow, Ida Henrich creates colourful and energetic work, often exploring social and economic issues that are close to her heart. My first proper client commission came when I was still a student, working for a Scottish independent publisher. That was tough.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 10, 2022

How to Find Prospective Clients on LinkedIn. A good profile with lots of professional connections will help you build trust and credibility with potential clients so that when you need to sell them something, they'll be much more likely to buy from you. You can upload documents, images, and videos, too.

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Shillington

DECEMBER 2, 2022

She came out of the course and immediately embarked on her freelance career. We chatted with Sarah a few months into her new freelance graphic design role about life after Shillington, what she’s been working on and more. You are now freelance, can you tell us about that? What’s your day-to-day like as a freelancer?

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Creative Boom

JULY 11, 2023

You want to be attracting new clients and maintaining existing ones. Create separate documents or task lists for each type of strategy. Let's say you're a freelance graphic designer and you're in business because you love providing value to low and no alcohol brands that are at the tipping point of a major growth phase.

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Graphic Mama

JUNE 1, 2020

Working with freelancers is not always a flawless experience. A smooth working process with a freelancer starts way before the actual first contact with them. Tip 4: Screen freelancers wisely. Tip 8: Understand that the freelancer is not your employee rather than your partner. Tip 6: Discuss any legal issues beforehand.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 1, 2023

If you run own graphic design firm, improving your skills can not only make you a better graphic designer but also more attractive to potential clients. No matter whether you’re a freelance designer or design student, learning more about logo design and construction can help further your career. What happened?

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 24, 2022

What is the best part about being a freelancer and actually working? In this article we will be talking about financing for freelancers, how to price your services, and how to properly manage your money. Top 10 Invoicing & Accounting Tools For Freelancers. Top 10 Invoicing & Accounting Tools For Freelancers.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Case for Showing Freelance Clients Your Authentic Self – You don’t have to pretend to know it all when communicating with clients. Design Documentation Template – This free Figma template is designed to help you quickly produce project documentation.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It's been well documented how most major social channels have recently downgraded traditional posts in favour of the Stories format pioneered by Instagram and short-form, portrait videos reminiscent of TikTok's. I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I I do the same.".

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HONGKIAT

JANUARY 16, 2024

Building a compelling online portfolio is a vital step for creatives, freelancers, and professionals looking to showcase their work. They’re not just about aesthetics; these themes are user-friendly, responsive, and optimized to make your portfolio stand out and capture the attention of potential clients or employers.

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HONGKIAT

JANUARY 26, 2024

If you’re an experienced web developer who has navigated through various clients and projects, you might recognize some of these daunting situations. Every developer’s individual style adds to the complexity, making thorough documentation a lifeline. Brace yourself for these scenarios, and remember, you were forewarned. But hold on.

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Shillington

MAY 18, 2020

Since then, Wyatt has worked on the creative direction for print and digital at the plant company, The Sill , and is now freelancing in Los Angeles. He’s developed brand identities and artwork for an impressive list of clients such as VICE , Adidas , David LaChapelle and Vogue Italia ! How do you go about finding freelance work?

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Vandelay Design

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A creative resume or curriculum vitae is one document you can't skimp - and this is true for anyone but especially designers and other creative professionals. The same is true when making contact with a new potential client. Hopefully, you already have a strong website, either a personal portfolio or your freelance business site.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

There's a little technical knowledge required to get up and running, but the helpful documentation will talk you through it, step by step. It means you can attract clients and sell products, all in one hit – without compromising on design. You'll need a code editor to make this happen. But you'll be so glad you went to the trouble.

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SpeckyBoy

APRIL 11, 2023

Indeed, bringing a freelance web designer or an agency on board is a great decision. Having access to a professional removes a massive burden on clients. If you work with clients, you’ve likely seen it many times. And our clients could be in a heap of trouble when they need them down the road.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How To Write A Project Proposal As A Freelancer So, you want to start getting more clients as a freelancer. A good proposal shows clients you understand their needs and can provide value. By the end, you'll know how to craft compelling proposals to win projects and build your freelance business.

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