Let the Ideas Flow: Top 5 Books for Creatives
Whether you’re heading to the beach or to Barcelona, books are a requisite for creative freelancers. Here’s a shortlist of titles that reveal the inner workings of imagination, shed […]
Taking Your Skills to the Next Level: Online Learning for Creative Pros
Taking Your Skills to the Next Level: Online Learning for Creative Pros Today, it’s not enough to be “just” a writer or a graphic artist. For example, writers often need […]
Why Sales is Far More Than a “Necessary Evil” for Professional Freelancers
Why Sales is Far More Than a “Necessary Evil” for Professional Freelancers Sales. The very word (along with “marketing”) is enough to make the bulk of freelancers—and especially [...]
Self-Learning and Motivation: Harry Hayes’ Recipe for Success
Self-Learning and Motivation: Harry Hayes’ Recipe for Success Harry Hayes is Chief Content Creator at Content Puppy and vice president of the Freelance Forum. After 25 years working for ad [...]
As a Freelancer, Do You Need a Website?
As a Freelancer, Do You Need a Website? When I wrote the headline for this blog, my first thought was, “Duh, of course you need a website as a freelancer! It’s […]
How Freelancers Can Build Customer Loyalty by Providing Outstanding Service
How Freelancers Can Build Customer Loyalty by Providing Outstanding Service A few months back, my car went temporarily kaput. As a AAA member, I called for roadside assistance, but due […]
It’s Time for the Annual Freelance Performance Review
It’s Time for the Annual Freelance Performance Review The freelance industry is growing, and not just in creative fields. According to Forbes, 34 percent of today’s workforce is independent [...]
The Best Gifts for Clients During the Holiday Season
The Best Gifts for Clients During the Holiday Season December is a good time to show your appreciation to clients with a gift. With only a few weeks left in the […]
Overcome the Mental Barriers to Maximizing Your Freelance Income
Overcome the Mental Barriers to Maximizing Your Freelance Income On May 6, 1954, Englishman Roger Bannister did something everyone knew was impossible: He ran a sub-four-minute mile with a time [...]