
107: Who’s In Control?
The difference between freelancer and employee lies not only in your intention but also in your actions.
The difference between freelancer and employee lies not only in your intention but also in your actions.
One aspect of freelancing is that you get to deal with different kinds of taxes. In this episode, which is sparked by a conversation with
“No” is a power word… It might seem counter-intuitive to turn down a project when you need the income. But saying NO is sometimes the
Some warning signs freelancers tend to overlook because they want the project.
A business plan is a contract you make with yourself. You may not need a business plan to start your freelance business, but once you
Take the same level of care in nurturing your vendor relationships as you take with your client relationships. No freelancer ever does a project entirely
Freelance creatives utilize both tactics and strategy to drive their businesses forward. Independent creatives are known to seek out quick-win tips and tactics to fix
How to navigate the Problem Client Ever have a client relationship turn sideways or go south? If you’ve been freelancing awhile you’ve likely experienced when
Are you using a creative brief in your project development process? The creative brief helps your clients trust you better for a variety of reasons. In this episode I share what a brief is and how your client relationships and freelance business can benefit by using them.
Succeeding as a freelance creative begins with how you think. How you think affects how well you do creatively and business-wise. What you think either hinders or promotes. We all struggle with limiting beliefs and negative thinking, but we don’t have to embrace them. In this episode I share for your consideration a mindset shift through the analogy of gardening and farming. This may make a difference for you if you’re struggling as a freelance creative.
The hidden costs for freelancers if the ABC test isn’t removed from the PRO Act. The PRO Act, which is now included in the massive
How to budget on a feast-or-famine income Money is a necessary tool in business and life, and freelancers can embrace the budgeting process creatively. Budgeting
Q&A Session on various topics for freelancers Neither speculative nor pro bono work generate income for you. With each, you’re working for free. In this episode
What you need to know to succeed as a creativepreneur Talent, passion and a portfolio will get you through school, but you can’t build a
Anticipate and plan ahead to respond well in any circumstance. Things don’t always go the way you planned, especially when it’s more than just you
Balancing business and friendship. Friends and family should not be in your “ideal client” description. Why? Because all sorts of unexpected things happen that can
Indy creatives are targeted with projected inquiry scams. Scammers are highly creative in who and how they target. No one is exempt. This -creative project
Doing Good Work and Working for Good What’s the end result of our creative efforts? What responsibility do we as creative professionals have toward the
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