Tag: lincoln
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How to get your freelance writing published
Are you a writer just starting out in the freelance world? The freelance writing industry may seem a little like the Wild West because, in a way, that’s how it actually is. There is every price imaginable for your writing—all the way from no pay to thousands of dollars for an article. But if you…
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Six tips to simplify your business design
Businesses are always looking for ways to simplify their work, and designing products or ads is no exception. If you are looking for tips to simplify your business design, this is the right place. But make sure to remember that simplifying a process won’t always speed it up, and this is often a good thing.…
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What You Pay for when You Hire a Freelancer
One of the most difficult pieces of my freelance work is determining how much to charge small business clients. I try my best to explain to clients what they pay for when they hire a freelancer and how they benefit, but it’s a challenging process. And sometimes I struggle to do it well. Some small…
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Design mistakes your small business is making
Your business is your business. And it is likely an expression of your likes and dislikes, personality, and goals. Design and writing are essential in order to communicate this. But there are design mistakes your small business is making that prevent you from accomplishing your goals. If you are making one of these design mistakes,…
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Why Is Small Business Branding Difficult?
Defining your small business branding is the fun part, right? It involves creating your business logo, picking your colors, and deciding how your business will look. So why is it a long, difficult process? This is a common question for small business owners. Defining small business branding can be an expensive step. That doesn’t mean…
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What I ask my clients before designing a logo
Branding design is one of the most challenging but rewarding assignments for a freelance designer. And the logo or wordmark is a central piece of this design. That’s why it is important to know what to ask before designing a logo. This is important both for the designer and the business, as it also helps…
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The pros and cons of freelancing
The freelance market is booming, and the internet is full of articles telling you why you should join it. Over one-third of the world’s workforce are freelancers, and 75 percent of freelancers say they wouldn’t trade their freelancing job for another type of work. So why shouldn’t you become a freelancer? What is a freelancer?…
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A few tips for future freelancers
I recently gave a presentation about my freelance work to a graphic design class at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. I was asked to speak about why I do freelance and give some tips about entering the freelance market. Here is a condensed version of the presentation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of freelance…
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Freelancing in a large city: The advantages and disadvantages
Large cities are filled with people, events, cars, sports, and—of course—businesses. For these reasons, many freelancers gravitate to large cities to find their work. Your chances of finding work should increase if there are more businesses, right? The answer to this isn’t as simple as “Yes” or “No.” Large cities bring many opportunities unavailable in…
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Freelancing in a small city: The advantages and disadvantagesÂ
The Midwest is filled with small cities and towns. These cities have people with the skills and abilities to perform freelance work, not to mention the drive and desire to start their own businesses. Doing freelance work in a small city presents a unique set of challenges, though, that are often overlooked in online articles and YouTube…