How to set goals for your creative business
We look at how to set new goals that are both right for your business and easy to break down in to tasks - so you can get start moving close
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Best business books for creatives
Make this summer both relaxing and motivating with these 5 books for creative business owners.
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How to get work from Behance
Showing your work on Behance can be a great way to build brand awareness and get work. But how can you get featured and what are clients...
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How to create great case studies
A strong portfolio is one of the best ways to help show your value to potential clients. We look at what makes a great case study, how to cr
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How to get design clients - checklist
One of the most important parts of running a creative business is finding and keeping great clients. It can sometimes feel like a bit of...
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How to become a freelance designer - a checklist
Starting out on your own is an amazing feeling, it is all about freedom. Your schedule, your clients, the way you work, you can decide...
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4 unconventional ways to leverage your social media and grow your business
The word "social" is often ignored when people think about marketing, but engagement and real connection with people online is usually...
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5 video courses to sharpen your business skills
If you work in a creative field you probably try to learn something new as often as you can. Perhaps you are taking a class in lettering...
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Help your clients give better briefs
A great brief is a time saver. Asking a few important questions upfront means you know you have the same goals and any interaction...
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Thank you next - lessons from past clients
Working as a creative means working with clients, and that can make you feel very differently depending on your experience. When I first...
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Client hand-off packages
A client handoff package has two functions. The first is to wrap up any questions that you anticipate getting. This will save you a lot...
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How to collaborate with other creatives
When it comes to finding new clients, there are endless tips on improving your networking skills and social media. For creatives however,...
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SEO tips to get your portfolio noticed
Search engine optimisation (SEO) can seem daunting, but done right, it can be a long term investment that keeps generating leads for your...
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The perfect first design meeting
Most creative businesses get a majority of their projects from word of mouth. This can seem hard to control, but at the heart of it lies...
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6 unique portfolios you have to see
This list of portfolio sites is a little different. Rather than showing you sites that inspire us in general, we decided to present...
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How to get design leads from Pinterest
Your website looks great, your process is down to the t and now you just need more leads to grow your business. We have all been there...
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Must follow paper artists on Instagram
Paper art has gone from, well art, to appearing more and more in commercial settings in the past years. From package designs, window...
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How to productize your services
Many creatives struggle to describe their services and their value. With every client being different, it can seem impossible to create...
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Create great visuals for your portfolio
From scoping sessions to hours in front of the computer, we all spend a lot of time thinking and creating. With day to day business...
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How to have great virtual meetings
Creativity can be hard to explain. Especially at the mood board or concept stage when you need to understand your clients preferences and...
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