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Positive stories from freelance creatives to boost your mood in a recession

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And even if you're still managing to keep on top of the rent, there's no shame in feeling a little down about your prospects for continuing success as a freelancer. And freelance designer Alex Foxley recalls fondly the moment he realised his first year of freelancing had earned him more than at any previous studio job.

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

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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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5 pieces of good news for freelance designers in 2022

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In the midst of global turmoil, massive changes are afoot in the world of freelancing. The global creative platform has released its latest findings in a new report, Design Without Borders: A Fresh Perspective on Freelance. So quite simply, what it doesn't know about freelancing isn't worth knowing. Earnings look set to rise.

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How to pivot your freelance creative business in 2023

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing not going as well as you'd hoped? We explain how to shift your work and clients in a new direction and give yourself the dream life and career you always hoped for. So you've launched your freelance creative business: congratulations! Then it's time to pivot. So, how do you go about it?

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How to sell yourself as a freelancer in 2023

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer? Ultimately, whatever the broader picture, there will always be clients who are desperate to hire good people.

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Practical steps creatives can take when freelance work goes quiet

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For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. And there are plenty of useful things that creative freelancers can do to stay productive, focused and positive during these quieter periods. Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short on commissions at the moment?

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Fresh tools to help creatives run their freelance practice in 2024

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It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. The other half is about staying organised and productive so you can deliver everything on time and get paid promptly. I'm looking forward to using it for more client projects in the future."

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