Posts by Kady Sandel
How to Create a Graphic Design Portfolio That Attracts Clients
You have your own freelance graphic design business and you’re wondering how to get new clients. You’ve opened the door… so where is the eager crowd of clients wanting your terrific services!? Maybe you thought about improving your website and portfolio, but you’ve put it off, and the pressure to have billable projects is…
Read MoreMaking an Extra $2,000 Per Month – How This Freelance Designer Does It
Have you wondered what it really takes to start a freelance graphic design business? Or maybe you’re read to take your freelancing full-time and are looking for real-life inspiration! Our Aventive Academy graduates have done it all, and we’re sharing their stories with you in our Student Success series. Today we’re speaking with…
Read MoreThe Most Effective Ways to Promote Your Graphic Design Business
Have you taken the leap, moving from working for someone else to having your own graphic design business? You’ve likely thought about your business name already, but have you given careful thought to how you will promote your new freelance business? Do you know how to find clients when you’re just starting out? And,…
Read MoreHow to Name Your Graphic Design Business
When you decide to become a freelance graphic designer, you need to answer the question: What will my business name be? We can help you to navigate this important first step, plus provide the knowledge and experience that will give you the courage to make an excellent choice. We have been where you are,…
Read MoreHow One Freelance Graphic Designer Found Her Niche
Have you wondered what it really takes to start a freelance graphic design business? Or maybe you’re read to take your freelancing full-time and are looking for real-life inspiration! Our Aventive Academy graduates have done it all, and we’re sharing their stories with you in our Student Success series. Today we’re speaking with…
Read MoreHow Much Do Freelance Graphic Designers Make?
Freelance graphic designers can make anywhere from $20 per hour to $250 per hour – and beyond! With that range in mind, how does your 9-to-5 wage compare? If you aren’t freelancing already, could you move from working for someone else’s profit to having your own freelance business? If you are asking “Do freelance…
Read MoreHow to Start Your Own Freelance Graphic Design Business
You’ve dreamed of creating your own freelance graphic design business, and when you think about it, you can feel the excitement! But it can also feel exhausting and confusing as you contemplate quitting your 9-to-5 job. You might wonder where to start and what to do first. We want to start by saying: Congrats…
Read More5 Ways to Stay Focused as a Freelance Graphic Designer
Does your freelancing career feel like a roller coaster: thrilling ups, terrifying downs, and mostly out of your direct control? Are you landing your ideal clients and making the money you always knew you could? It’s hard to do it all — keeping your existing clients happy, marketing for new leads, and running the…
Read MoreHow To Scale from Freelancer to Agency Owner
Do you remember when you moved from a 9-to-5 job into the world of freelancing? You knew you could only achieve your dreams by taking the plunge! Now you’re ready to level up your business, and we’re here to tell you how to move from freelancing to being a graphic design studio owner. …
Read MoreHow to Find Your First Freelance Client as a Graphic Designer
As an amateur, you might come across some tough breaks at the early stage of your career. But once you master your skills and upgrade your potential, nothing can stop you. Finding your first client as a freelance graphic designer can be intimidating. The good news is, it’s not as complicated as you expect. …
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