How to use a blog map to spark new post ideas

How to use a blog map to spark new post ideas

Coming up with new ideas for blog posts can be a challenge. If you’re struggling, try this.

3 ways to keep your freelance clients happy

3 ways to keep your freelance clients happy

As a freelancer, you rely a lot on your reputation and word of mouth for finding new clients. Therefore it’s essential to try and keep your existing clients happy. Here’s 3 quick and simple ways to do so.

“F*ck you, pay me” – Why contracts are essential for getting paid

“F*ck you, pay me” – Why contracts are essential for getting paid

A clearly-written contract can save you from being taken advantage of by a dishonest client This great talk by Mike Monteiro (along with his lawyer) highlights several situations where a contract has saved his company from losing out on payment.

Why quick design isn’t always cheap design

Why quick design isn’t always cheap design

Just because a client tells you a design job “should only take an hour” doesn’t mean you should charge them a lower rate to complete it. Here’s why.

5 tricks to improve your online portfolio

5 tricks to improve your online portfolio

After looking at quite a lot of other peoples’ portfolios, I’ve compiled 5 ways you can make your own online portfolio just that little bit better.