Freelance Questions: Raising prices and learning to code
Ashley said, “I want to quit my day job and support my family entirely with my freelancing. We have a TON of savings…I am currently earning about half of what we need from my freelancing…but I’m also only freelancing part-time.… Read more
05.24.13 and Tagged freelance
Freelance: One year since I made the escape
It’s officially been one year since I walked into my boss’s office to tell him I was quitting my job. It was one of the most challenging and then relieving things I’ve ever done. Now a year later I can’t… Read more
05.17.13 and Tagged freelanceFinding your best time for creative work
When you finally make the escape and start working full-time as a freelancer you’ll likely fall into one of two categories – the freelancer who keeps their 9 to 5, 8 hour per day schedule or the freelancer who works… Read more
05.13.13 and Tagged freelanceHow to make more time for business & blogging
When I posted the survey last month a lot of people answered that they have trouble making/finding time to work on their blog or business. Prior to making the escape, I worked a full-time job, managed design clients, an Etsy… Read more
04.26.13 and Tagged blogging, freelanceThe Escape: Imagine your perfect day
When I first decided I was going to leave my job I sat down with my journal and wrote a mock entry of how my day would transpire once I was free and working for myself. I was feeling a… Read more
04.16.13 and Tagged freelanceAnswers: Escaping the 9 to 5
It’s time for another round on answers to your questions on making the escape. Survey says lots of you are working to leave your 9 to 5 cubicle prison and I’m here to help! Jecca asked, “Do you keep set… Read more
03.29.13 and Tagged freelanceHaving a blog with personality & a job online
One thing a lot of freelancers struggle with, me included, is how to connect their blog and their professional life. Is it possible to have a personality online and come across as professional? Why yes it is…and these ladies are… Read more
03.21.13 and Tagged freelance, workSometimes freelancing is rough
It’s important to me, in sharing my journey to freelancing and the work I’m doing now, to paint an honest picture of what it’s like after escaping the nine to five. I am always thankful to be able to work… Read more
03.12.13 and Tagged freelanceHow to: Balance freelance work with a full-time job
In any article about leaving your full-time job to pursue a creative passion you’ll find a common caution – stay at your job as long as possible to save up money and create a safety net. But most of these… Read more
03.05.13 and Tagged freelanceAnswers: Making the Escape
Alright, I did it! I made a slightly embarrassing, but informative (I hope!) video blog. And while I didn’t enjoy doing multiple takes and listening to my voice over and over, I’m kinda into this video thing! If you’re not… Read more
02.28.13 and Tagged aerial yoga, freelance, videoSubmit a Question on Making the Escape
I know I haven’t written much about making the escape since I left my corporate job nine months ago to become a full-time freelancing circus freak. It was my focus for a long, long time and now that I’m on… Read more
02.20.13 and Tagged achieving goals, freelance, workHow to: Keep your sanity with a busy schedule
This was the scene a few weeks ago… I’m running all over town prepping for a show at 3pm. I have rehearsal in the morning, 40 mins away, then back home with no time to eat lunch, 20 minutes for… Read more
02.06.13 and Tagged freelance, how toFreelance: Finding a hobby
I’ve recently come to a little bump in the freelance road. I managed to turn both of my hobbies into jobs, but forgot one important step…finding new hobbies. I love all that comes with my career and will happily spend… Read more
01.11.13 and Tagged freelance5 Tips for Working as a Freelance Designer
Now that you’ve got a few clients under your belt and things are getting serious, I thought I’d share a few tips on how I keep organized and minimize client and design-related headaches during my week. 1. Send an invoice.… Read more
10.10.12 and Tagged freelance5 Tips for Launching Your Freelance Business
Print from Calamari Studio So you’ve been teaching yourself to code and you have a good handle on WordPress, Blogger and Photoshop. You’ve redesigned your own website about 50 times and you’ve taken on a few clients and built sites… Read more
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