Business Strategy Articles

5 Lessons Learned from My First Freelance Project

by Mat | July 6, 2021 | Business Strategy, Getting Started, Graphic Design Business 101, Lifestyle & Impact | 0 Comments

A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. When I got my first freelance project, there was no way I could have foreseen that I was beginning a career in freelance design. But that first project gave me a glimpse of the path I was about to embark...

Preparing to Launch Your Freelance Business

by Mat | June 30, 2021 | Business Strategy, Getting Started, Graphic Design Business 101, Lifestyle & Impact | 0 Comments

I'm not going to make any bones about it. Starting a freelance business, especially full-time, is a BIG DEAL. You're essentially starting a business of one. This post is dedicated to the steps you should take as you are preparing to launch your freelance...

Getting Fired Taught Me These 3 Valuable Lessons

by Mat | June 23, 2021 | Business Strategy, Customer Relationship, Graphic Design Business 101 | 0 Comments

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...I had just graduated college and landed my first corporate job. I had the world by a string and was excited to start my new career. I looked forward to my days at work where the office atmosphere was fun and...

Using Value-Based Pricing In Your Freelance Business

by Mat | June 17, 2021 | Business Strategy, Graphic Design Business 101, Pricing My Services | 0 Comments

Have you ever asked yourself how you can charge premium rates when there are so many freelancers on services like Upwork and Fiverr that are charging bargain-basement prices? Is there a way to even stand out and be considered among all the low offers? The answer...

Proven Passive Income Ideas for Designers

by Mat | April 29, 2021 | Business Strategy, Graphic Design Business 101, My Skills and Talents, Passive & Recurring Revenue | 0 Comments

What if I told you that as a graphic designer, you have some amazing opportunities right now to make money while you sleep? It may sound too good to be true, but for a freelancer used to trading hours for dollars, passive income can be a powerful tool, allowing...

3 Ways to Easily Grow and Scale Your Freelance Business

Apr 6, 2021 | Business Strategy, Customer Relationship, Finding Clients, Marketing

If you want to grow and scale your freelance business, it’s time to stop...

Using Powerful Stories to Promote Yourself and Your Freelance Business

Mar 31, 2021 | Business Strategy, Customer Relationship, Finding Clients, Marketing, Social Media

If you think using powerful stories to promote yourself is the same as...

Free Summit for Designers: 2 Bonuses for Pre-Registering

Feb 21, 2021 | Business Strategy, Customer Relationship, Finding Clients, Marketing, Social Media

Use the Clubhouse app for networking in your freelance business.

Discover Why & How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Freelance Business Now

Apr 14, 2021 | Business Strategy, Customer Relationship, Passive & Recurring Revenue

Are you through with the stress and pressure of the feast or famine client cycle? Learning to add recurring revenue to your freelance business is going to give you a reprieve from the treadmill of one-and-done clients while providing you stability in your business,...