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Thinking of going freelance in 2025? Here's what you need to know

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Image licensed by Adobe Stock From finding clients to emergency funds, seasoned freelancers share their hard-won wisdom on making the leap into self-employment. So you may well be thinking right now of taking the leap into freelancing: chasing the dream of flexibility, creative freedom, and being your own boss.

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Where's the best place to work as a creative: agency, in-house or freelance?

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Should you work at an agency, in-house at a company, or by yourself as a freelancer? Starting out: The importance of experience Freelancing has many joys, and you'll find numerous articles on Creative Boom singing its praises. Joining an agency isn't just a better choice for newbies than freelancing; it's arguably better than in-house.

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Live your best creative life: tips for freelancers inspired by Snoop Dogg's Olympics

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If you work as a creative freelancer, many people will be seriously jealous of you. The life of a freelance graphic designer or artist can be exhilarating, but it can also be challenging and, at times, isolating. Here are some practical ways to support your creative community: Share and promote the work of other freelancers you admire.

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Why creative freelancers should never work for free

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It's a great time to be a creative freelancer. But in truth, promises of exposure or future paid work rarely materialise in ways that benefit the freelancer. That's simply not how clients find freelancers in the real world. We explain the downside of working for free. Yes, it's possible to think of exceptions in theory.

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Managing mental health in 2024: freelancers share their strategies in turbulent times

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock Working as a creative freelancer can be stressful right now. We love freelancing. And in 2024, as AI, algorithm changes, and economic turmoil continue to disrupt everything around us, many freelancers are feeling that stress more than ever before.

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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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Freelancers' best-kept secrets: top tips for thriving on your own

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock As National Freelance Day approaches, we share the community's best advice for making it as an independent creative. Embarking on a freelance career is a weird mix of freedom and responsibility. Yes, taking the leap into full-time freelancing is undoubtedly a terrifying prospect. Find your USP!"

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