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		<title>Losing Big Freelance Graphic Design Clients</title>
		<link>http://lauraearley.com/2010/08/17/losing-big-freelance-graphic-design-clients/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Earley</dc:creator>
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I recently wrote about not putting all your freelance eggs in one basket as well as working a part-time job while freelancing, and now I feel like it&#8217;s time to for me to come clean. Don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;m not on lamb and there&#8217;s not warrant out for my arrest, but I am guilty of putting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Missing Missy: A Graphic Designers Responsibility</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Earley</dc:creator>
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Graphic designers are often thought of a resilient hard working individuals that at the drop of a hat can switch gears and work on multiple projects at one time. For the most part this is true, and we are happy to accommodate our clients needs, unless the project is completely ridiculous. A good friend, also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Designing for Family and Friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 13:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Our family and friends are a source of support, love, and when you&#8217;re first starting out on your freelancing journey, our first clients. Family and friends are naturally the first people we look for work because we already have an established relationship with them and there&#8217;s a level of trust that already exists, or so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Logo Design Contests Don&#8217;t Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 20:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Earley</dc:creator>
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When I see the words &#8220;logo design contest&#8221; I literally cringe. Logo design contests are a great way for students and those designers new to the field of graphic design to build up a portfolio, but in the grand scheme of things, these contests ultimately devalue our industry even more than it already is. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Freelance Dilemma of Putting Your Eggs in One Basket</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Earley</dc:creator>
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When you first start freelancing, it will be tempting to put all of your proverbial freelance eggs into one basket. The temptation to find a client that will consistently feed you work is what we all want as freelance graphic designers, web developers and writers. I encourage this wholeheartedly but don&#8217;t rely on just one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The New Freelance Client High</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Earley</dc:creator>
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Finding clients is crucial to our success as freelance graphic designers, especially those first few clients. Having a strong portfolio, savvy marketing skills and providing great customer service is the way to snag your first client. Presenting these qualities to potential clients will ensure a few bites about your graphic design services. After negotiating cost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Freelance Work Life Balance</title>
		<link>http://lauraearley.com/2010/02/14/freelance-work-life-balance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Freelancing/working at home has many pros. Freelancing allows you to make your own schedule, work in the comfort of your own home, and select only the projects they want to work on. Sounds pretty great, but in reality sometimes the cons can out weight the pros. One major con that cannot be ignored is the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in the Life</title>
		<link>http://lauraearley.com/2010/01/21/a-day-in-the-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Earley</dc:creator>
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When I first started freelancing/working from home my first concern was my uninhibited coffee intake. Is a pot of coffee an acceptable serving size for one person? My second concern, and possibly more imporant than coffee related issues, was my productivity. If I have a project to complete or a task on a tight deadline, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Difficult Client? Here&#8217;s how to deal.</title>
		<link>http://lauraearley.com/2010/01/04/difficult-client-heres-how-to-deal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Honestly, 99% of my clients are wonderful, understanding, and always pay on time&#8230;but occasionally, a bad apple crosses my path. Every professional freelance graphic designer has their own way of dealing with difficult clients. Here&#8217;s my method, it&#8217;s not rocket science:
1. Remain calm! Sometimes the issues stems from a simple misunderstanding and can be cleared [...]]]></description>
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