Advice, tips and resources for freelancers and small business owners
I made a lot of mistakes when I first started freelancing. I still make mistakes every once in awhile. That's just a part of life! You learn from them. I almost think it's essential to make mistakes in order to grow and learn to never repeat those mistakes ever again.
Here are 5 major mistakes I've made and what I've learned from them:
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I love a good freebie. Sometimes it takes some time and digging to find quality freebies. So today I'm sharing with you some of my favorite FREE resources for designers and creatives.
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I consider myself a pretty laid-back person. So when I began freelancing I was super flexible with my clients. I'd let them decide if they wanted an hourly or flat fee. I'd let them decide how they wanted to pay me. I'd have them take their time and get back to me with any revisions at their convenience. I didn't have defined deadlines in place.
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When I first started my business I thought no way was I going to post my prices on my website. I felt awkward about it. I didn't see many people in my field doing it at the time. However, these days a lot of designers are posting their prices. Transparency is key to a successful relationship with a client and one way to show transparency is making your prices visible.
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