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Monthly: February 2012

5 Useful Steps to a Client-Winning Mindset

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By on Feb 29th, 2012

Useful Steps to a Client-Winning Mindset

When you are a freelancer–your mindset is everything.Your mindset determines the difference between reading advice and following advice. It’s the difference between doing a good job and doing a lousy job. And finally, your mindset can be the difference between quitting and persevering (and ultimately succeeding).

A bad attitude is a freelancer’s biggest obstacle and a good attitude is their biggest asset.

In this post, I’ll list 5 simple steps to help you get a client-winning mindset for your freelancing business.

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Top 5 Mistakes of First Time Freelancers

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By on Feb 29th, 2012

In this article we’ll take a look at 5 mistakes that many new freelancers make. The purpose is to help those of you who are in the process of moving into the world of freelancing, or considering it. By knowing these challenges ahead of time you’ll be better prepared to avoid them in your own business.

Low balling your prices

You want a lot of work so you decide to put your prices at half of the normal rates in your industry. The results? You get a ton of people writing you and you feel great. Work is flowing in and you’re loving every minute of it; but then something happens.

You get swamped and realize that the amount of work you’re doing is worth much more than the pricing you’ve set for yourself. But now you can’t raise the rates because you’re already locked into all of this work.

Don’t make this mistake and set yourself up for headaches that you don’t need. Pick a price point that will be beneficial to you and allow you to keep the lights on. Read more →

7 Latest Stationary Brand Templates Fit for Freelance Identity

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By on Feb 29th, 2012

Stationary brand templates are a well developed category on GraphicRiver, which is a part of the Envato network of marketplaces. Today we’re showcasing high quality, print brand templates.

Most templates cost between $9 and $12, of course prices can vary. In either case, this is an affordable solution. We’ve assembled some of the top modern stationary templates available. Many of these are equally appealing for a designer looking to deliver a low cost alternative brand package to their clients. These designs are fit for corporate, small business, or freelance identity. They are all designed with full brand packages in mind, with vivid graphic style, modern design aesthetic, professional use of the grid, and an excellent use of space.

MAXID BUSINESS CORPORATE ID PACK + LOGO

This stylish and latest stationary template has a colourful, and different design. For the dynamic company it could be a strong identity pack. You can add your existing logo and company name to the files. These templates are available in vector EPS and Illustrator AI formats. Read more →

The Importance of a Daily Schedule for Freelancers

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By on Feb 29th, 2012

daily freelance schedule

When scheduling it is important to plan a weekly schedule as well as a daily schedule. We all need some organization and planning to be efficient, productive and relaxed throughout the day. As a self employed or a freelancer, you have to fully understand the value of planning. A daily schedule sets up expectations and helps keep track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. By using a visual, physical schedule, you can get a sense of achievement every time when you complete a task. Here are 4 simple, but very useful strategies to help Freelancers control their day and increase productivity with minimal effort and little change of routine.
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Planning and Strategies for a Simple Advertising Campaign

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By on Feb 29th, 2012

Plan a Simple Advertising Campaign
A marketing campaign is a series of touches with your market to communicate a key message. The key word is “series” since it usually takes multiple touches for your audience to recognize your message and respond. Planning an advertising campaign is often a very daunting task.  The advertising world is a rough and energetic one, and there is always someone willing to take your money! The following tips will help you generate a campaign from scratch, and lead you away from some of the common pitfalls that freelancers can fall into.
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