A client who doesn’t respect your boundaries is not your client. Boundaries don't mean less business, it means taking care of yourself which in turn benefits your business. Here are five boundaries you need to consider implementing.

With ‘privacy’ becoming a bigger buzzword these days, the laws around it are changing. It can be confusing to keep up with data protection laws, as a website owner. So I interviewed business lawyer, Jamie Bell, to shine some light and alleviate anxiety.

By Samantha Boettger founder of Sam Bee Writes, LLC. There is so much value in learning how to craft your own copy for your business, even if you DO eventually outsource a copywriter. In the meantime, you can leverage the tools of a professional copywriter to help you work smarter, not harder.

Canva is extremely user-friendly and it’s so easy to get lost in a sea of eye-candy templates spanning social media posts to quirky Zoom virtual backgrounds. But let’s peel back the layers and evaluate why Canva can have its limitations depending on whether you’re a seeker needing design done on Canva or if you’re someone who uses Canva.

Design has the power to not just appeal, but to also solve problems. This tipping point effect can be kickstarted with a strategy. It’s imperative to have a strategy session with your client. Conceptualising a logo or website is easy, but the key question it should answer is ‘What is that design element going to do for your client’s business?

As a creative freelancer, you may be overlooking some business expenses that should be included in your pricing. When you determine a price for a project scope, don’t forget to consider the business expenses that are incurred. Here are 5 business expenses to consider when you’re pricing your project.

Pricing your services as a freelancer is difficult. Many freelancers fall into this headspace of undervaluing their work or feeling symptoms of imposter’s syndrome, which may lead them to lowering their prices. I was there, I totally get it. Here’s how you can defeat those negative thoughts, confidently charge clients your desired rates and protect your time!

I decided to scale my design business halfway through 2020. All was fine and dandy until I got an influx of new leads and it occurred to me that, I didn’t have a great process in place that saves my time (because your time is the most valuable!!!) and provides clients a topnotch experience.

As a business owner that wears all the hats, does the thought of a deadline makes your palms sweat? You love working independently and you’re fiercely protective of your brand, but is it time to outsource some work? Here are some ways to tell you need to outsource your work.

As a freelancer, it can be hard to find helpful resources to sustain and scale your business. To help, I have put together some resources for accounting, project management, FREE stock photos, templates and printers!