CollabMiami recently got invited by Miami International University of Art & Design to present to the student body freelancing as a business model. We cannot express the honor (and fun) it was. Presenting alongside five top creatives from the CollabMiami community, we took students from starting a freelance business all the way to billing for… Continue reading Freelance as a Career Choice
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Tips On Collaborating With Other Freelancers
Successful creative freelancers build a business not just a place to exercise a skill. In this interview Amanda Abella interviews George Cuevas, founder of CollabMiami and discuss pressing creative business issues. Give it a listen and be ready to take some notes. Who are you? What’s your background? George is the founder of CollabMiami, a group… Continue reading Tips On Collaborating With Other Freelancers
So you want to freelance?
Having founded CollabMiami, I’m often approached with questions concerning freelancing. Many just seeking guidance for the very next step in their freelance journey. Well, following are some observations that you might find helpful as you consider striking out on your own. Freelancing is a business Big revelation, huh? You’d be surprised how many treat freelancing… Continue reading So you want to freelance?
How to Sell Your Services to Past Freelance Clients
Selling Services to Past Freelance Clients. Having a pipeline of potential business always seems to be a concern for most freelancers. We tend to focus on the task we got hired for and neglect the sales part of our business. Well for the professional freelancer keeping a healthy flow of potential projects on the burner is not an option.… Continue reading How to Sell Your Services to Past Freelance Clients
Why I Stopped Calling Myself A “Freelancer”
As you introduce yourself as a freelancer what reaction do you get back? How do you position your freelance business not to come off as a person in between “real” jobs? Freelancers are real business people having to deal with the entire business process. Consider the following as you introduce yourself the next time the opportunity… Continue reading Why I Stopped Calling Myself A “Freelancer”
The Best Invoice Payment Terms to Avoid Past Due Invoices
Invoice payment seems to be the stitch on every freelancer’s side. When to do it. How to do it. What terms are best? Being clear as to how to get paid is an important step in actually getting paid on time. When you send out an invoice, you’re telling your client how much money you expect in… Continue reading The Best Invoice Payment Terms to Avoid Past Due Invoices
5 skills you need to ensure your freelance survival in the future of work
Many are considering freelance as a way to make a living more than ever. Those that make the jump, quickly find out that there are unforeseen hurdles that puts one at a decisive precipice. Is the personal challenge worth it? Increasingly people are seeking the autonomy to do what they want to do when they… Continue reading 5 skills you need to ensure your freelance survival in the future of work
How to create a simple 2-page business plan for freelancers
Writing a business plan can be a daunting proposition. It conjures up images of a giant multi-page document with charts, numbers and information you have no idea where to get. Though not everyone feels the need to create a business plan, admittedly it is a good idea to at least have a cursory idea of… Continue reading How to create a simple 2-page business plan for freelancers
Stabilize your freelancer rollercoaster income
One of the most difficult things to a freelancer is how to stabilize their rollercoaster income. It seems like the fluctuation from month to month is sometimes to much to bare. It also makes running a home budget nearly impossible. No matter how new or experienced my creative entrepreneur clients are, one of their top worries is how… Continue reading Stabilize your freelancer rollercoaster income
How to Overcome the 5 Biggest Obstacles to Business Growth
2015 is almost behind us. As freelancers we already need to be looking back and planning to move forward. If your business is ready to grow, check out these tips for dealing with some of the factors that frequently thwart small business growth and putting them to your advantage. Trust Your Gut, But Pay Attention… Continue reading How to Overcome the 5 Biggest Obstacles to Business Growth