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Business
When you work in a creative industry, there’s an expectation that your creativity switch is always set to “on.” But ask any designer, and they’ll… Read More
Business, Design
Being a designer is about so much more than just knowing how to maneuver the latest and greatest design programs. To be successful in the… Read More
Business
A few years ago, I met a public relations guru in Chicago who was just starting out at her own firm. Like most people in… Read More
Business
Nothing can take the wind out of your sails faster than working with a picky client. Defeating, confusing, surprising (and not always in the best… Read More
Business
Listening to your clients is one of those things that’s easier said than done. Sure they write the checks, which means you should be all… Read More
Business
One of my favorite things about attending conferences is the organization and flow that comes with the agenda for the meeting. When things are scheduled… Read More
Design
Client feedback is part of the game when it comes to being a creative service provider. Whether you are a solo freelancer or part of… Read More
Design
People have been saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” for as long as I can remember. But in today’s digital world, does… Read More
Business, Design
Web designers are often thought of as the creatives who sit behind three giant monitors with headphones on typing rows and rows of complicated… Read More
Business
Payment is one of the most rewarding parts of a project. It signifies that a client has found value in the work you provided and… Read More
Business
Whether you’re an entrepreneur or employed by an agency, one thing we all have in common is the constant pursuit of creative greatness –… Read More
Business
In 2007, I was living in Omaha, Nebraska and had just been laid off from my associate copywriter position because of the recession. Not… Read More
Business
Whether you are a freelancer or work for a small agency, there are times when the perfect client comes along with an exciting project… Read More