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Small Business Hiring Tips: Recruit and Retain Great Employees

Small Business Hiring Tips: Recruit and Retain Great Employees

If you want your company to be the best it can be, it’s vital to recruit and retain the strongest employees in the industry. Finding good workers is one of the biggest challenges for any small business. You may feel at a disadvantage compared to other larger firms who have a human resources department or…

The Unconventional Guide to Succeeding as a Tech Freelancer

The Unconventional Guide to Succeeding as a Tech Freelancer

Freelancing has in the past drawn negative feedback from various other sectors. However, with the job market shrinking every day for tech professionals, many people have opted for this work-at-home business. When everyone caught the freelance wave, the writing was the in thing, but does that mean that it’s the only freelance business available? The…

What Designers Can Learn From Mom Blogs (Bonus Freebies Inside!)

What Designers Can Learn From Mom Blogs (Bonus Freebies Inside!)

What are mom blogs? Most of us have found ourselves trapped in the rabbit hole of motherhood lifestyle blogs,  or “mom blogs.” Maybe you spent time reading an inspirational adoption story; perhaps you’ve followed a family living off the grid. Or maybe you’re like me, and one “quick search” for coconut oil turned into thirty minutes…

5 Ways Applying Psychology to Your Work Can Improve Your Designs

5 Ways Applying Psychology to Your Work Can Improve Your Designs

Why applying psychology to your work is important in graphic design Understanding psychology is an important part of how we interact with others. Applying psychology to your work is no different, especially if you’re a graphic designer. Consider, for instance, how you communicate with the people around you. Are your conversations with colleagues the same…

Pros and Cons of Freelancing: 10 Things Every Freelancer Understands

Pros and Cons of Freelancing: 10 Things Every Freelancer Understands

What are the pros and cons of freelancing? You’ve probably heard a lot about the freelance life. Is it preferable? Healthy? Anxiety-inducing? Like anything else, it can be any or all three, depending on your goals. So, how can you know if it’s right for you? Today we’ll discuss the pros and cons of freelancing:…

Tips to Organize Your Life When You’re Self-Employed

Tips to Organize Your Life When You’re Self-Employed

What are the best tips to organize your day when you’re self-employed? From pursuing passion projects to creating your own schedule, being an entrepreneur offers numerous freedoms. Those same freedoms, however, can also create challenges for a busy professional. So, just what are the best tips to organize your chaotic day? Since employees, tasks, and…

Follow These 5 Tips in Your Next Graphic Design Cover Letter

Follow These 5 Tips in Your Next Graphic Design Cover Letter

How do I write a graphic design cover letter? Know your audience Sell yourself Have a voice Keep it brief Get interesting When it comes to writing a graphic design cover letter for an awesome-sounding job, chances are you’re no rookie. Let’s face it; the job market is saturated. Creative jobs often provide awesome perks,…

How to Sell Stock Photography and the Sites You Should Be Using

How to Sell Stock Photography and the Sites You Should Be Using

Are you wondering how to sell stock photography? If you’re considering how to sell stock photography, you may consider finding a microstock website, such as Shutterstock, Fotolia, iStock, or 123RF, then follow the steps below: Become a contributor by signing up with one or more microstock sites. Get familiar with the licensing agreement for each site you…

How to Be an Art Director: The Designer’s Guide

How can I become an art director? There’s no single way to become an art director, and if you want to become one, that’s actually pretty good news. There are numerous paths to this career destination, and many of them overlap. Some of these paths include: Many designers are conceptual, meaning they have a cohesive…

Introduction To Technical Writing For Coders: A Beginner’s Guide

Introduction To Technical Writing For Coders: A Beginner’s Guide

What Is Technical Writing? A technical writer is someone who writes technical documentation. This could include user manuals, online support articles, or internal docs for coders/API developers. Documentation is a necessary evil for most projects. From Adobe software to web frameworks and even home appliances, technical docs are necessary, and technical writers make them happen….