When I started my business I didn’t think about anything outside of design and creating my products. I had no idea how I could market my services and the legal part still seems a bit daunting. Running a business, especially ... Continue reading
Why I don’t have ads on my blog
Ads, affiliate marketing, and sponsored posts are very popular right now. Pinterest is filled with income reports written by bloggers that claim they make thousands of dollars a month from ads. There are many posts and even courses on how ... Continue reading
Where to sell patterns and illustrations
I’ve been talking for years about creating seamless patterns and illustrations using Photoshop or Illustrator and now I want to tell you more about what you can do with them. Did you know that you can build a thriving business ... Continue reading
Where to find inspiration for your creative business
There are days when I hit a creative block. It often happens when I’m very busy and very tired. Sometimes, I’m working hard on a project and have a hard time writing. Other times, I have many ideas for the ... Continue reading
Client boundaries you should set as a freelancer
One the hardest things you have to do if you are a freelancer is to set boundaries with your clients. This is very difficult for both new freelancers and experienced business owners because you want to be there for your ... Continue reading
11 Passive income streams for designers
There are two ways to monetize your creative blog or to create a passive income stream if you are a designer: by using ads on your blog or by creating e-courses. This is a very common misconception in the creative ... Continue reading