How to transition from web design to your own startup
As a web designer, you have an enviable skill set for starting a business online. Web designers are exposed to…
How to be a unicorn (and why you should)
Once upon a time, there was a mystical creature known as the Unicorn. This beautiful developer/designer/interface specialist/content creator/etc. was much…
3 ways to survive information overload
Whether we’re self-taught or university educated, we’re all expected to keep learning as the industry evolves and advances. New development…
How to find the perfect web developer
Once you start looking for a freelance developer to collaborate with, you’ll notice they’re everywhere. Online freelance marketplaces are packed…
Infographic: The ultimate guide to creating a successful online business
Creating a successful online business can be a challenge even for an experienced entrepreneur. The number of potential pitfalls multiply…
270+ free professional résumé templates to supercharge your job search
You’ve got 6 seconds to grab someone’s attention with your résumé; just 6 seconds. 6000 miliseconds to convince the person…
How to be found by clients
The number one question I always am asked is, “How do I get prospective clients to look at my portfolio?”…
How much should you charge for design?
How many times have you asked yourself this question? A potential client wants your proposal for a design project. You’re…
How to boost your personal brand as a designer
Perception is everything! Many famous creatives grew to fame because people knew about them, more than their work. Should you…
How to build a reputation in the design community, and why you should
Time for a harsh truth: You can be the best designer in the world producing stunning user interfaces, but it…
How to get credit for your creativity
Ever poured your heart and soul into a project only for everyone to overlook your contribution? Has it happened more…
Everything web designers need to know about #VATMOSS
Sell ebooks, software, courses or music online? If you or any of your customers live in a European country then…
Are you sure you’re ready for your website to go live?
I recently witnessed a startup website train wreck. It was an extreme failure because the owner launched too soon and…
The ultimate guide to design meetings
The basic idea of a meeting is simple: it’s when two or more people get together to discuss one or…
Manage your invoicing for free with Hiveage
One of the biggest challenges freelancers face is getting the ‘business stuff’ right. Far too many freelance careers have tanked…
The secret to making a healthy profit from SaaS
Over the last few years a number of SaaS (Software as a Service) products have hit the market and opened…
The secret to surviving an unresponsive client
Why do some clients stop communicating with us all of a sudden? Is there any way out of this crappy…
The freelancer’s guide to outsourcing
When I quit my job 7 years ago to go freelance as a web designer, I thought I was finally…