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

Creative Boom

Whether you're a founder or freelancer, creative entrepreneurship is hard. Consequently, many independent creative founders and freelancers share a longing for connection, reassurance and motivation. Well that's exactly the need that creative coach Helen Jane Campbell addresses in her new book, Founders, Freelancers & Rebels.

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Illustrator Danii Pollehn on how feeling lost led to her successful freelance career

Creative Boom

But the journey to her current destination as a freelance artist is a somewhat winding one. Her incredible work has already caught the attention of such illustrious clients as Adobe, Lavazza and UPS, to name a few. It's something of a surprise then to learn that Danii only truly embraced full-time freelance life fairly recently.

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Three common mistakes designers make when creating websites for clients

Creative Boom

Many freelance web designers and web design agencies struggle because they make the same mistakes over and over again. A well-designed site can help clients grow, attract more visitors and even turn them into happy customers. A well-designed site can help clients grow, attract more visitors and even turn them into happy customers.

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Instagram is dead to us. so what's next for creatives?

Creative Boom

In today's sluggish economy, finding new clients and maintaining a steady workflow is more challenging than ever for graphic designers, illustrators, artists and other creatives. By being selective about where you market your services, you can ensure you're reaching the right clients who fit your expertise perfectly.

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Sarah Madden on slowing down and finding escape through an exciting leap into freelancing

Creative Boom

For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. So at the beginning of June, she handed in her notice to her agency boss and declared herself an official freelance illustrator and designer. You've just gone freelance.

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8 Tips to Help You Grow as a Freelance Designer

Inkbot Design

8 Tips to Help You Grow as a Freelance Designer. Freelance design has exploded in the last few years, and while the numbers might be significant, many freelance designers still do it without knowing what they are doing. If you want to become a freelance designer, you're probably thinking of its benefits.

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Meet Vanessa Low, Shillington Graduate, Digital Marketing Officer & Freelance Designer

Shillington

Working in the museum and gallery scene in Sydney, Vanessa Low realised she needed to upskill, and began looking for a course that would allow her to expand her creative practice and career opportunities. After completing a Bachelor of Art Theory, Van’s love of art led her to a career in the museums and galleries of Sydney.

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