FREELANCING & BUSINESS ADVICE
– UK Creatives: How have you set up your pension? Read the responses
– What’s your biggest challenge in running your own start up? Read the responses
– What's something you wished you knew before going into freelancing? Read the responses
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INSPIRATION
– Advice on how to find a mentor? Read the responses
– What is the one crucial piece of advice you would give to your 18 year old self that would’ve saved you so much time/money? Read the responses
– What do you do when you hit a wall with a project? Read the responses
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LOOKING FOR WORK
– What would you do if you are asked by the employer for ‘audition work’ (basically work for free) when applying for a job? Read the responses
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MOTIVATION & MENTAL HEALTH
– I’m scared to upload my portfolio. Is it me or others feeling the same? Read the responses
– Freelancers: How do you manage stress? Read the responses
– Any suggestions on how to get out of a confidence dip? Read the responses
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SELF-PROMOTION
– Portfolio showcase: how much work should I show? Read the responses
– What is the best website to build and create a portfolio? Read the responses
– How to build your portfolio if you haven’t been creating in a while (and where to start)? Read the responses
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STARTING OUT
– Does anyone have any tips for students on how to get into the industry? Read the responses
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WORKING WITH CLIENTS
– How do you deal with taking criticism as a creative? Read the responses
– Are there any freelancers who have advice for following up late payments? I’m struggling to make contact! Read the responses
– When a client gives you the feedback you believe is wrong, do you contend with your creative vision or make the changes? Read the responses
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
– What bank do you use for business banking? Read the responses
– Does anyone know great sites to create a portfolio/website that don’t cost an arm & kidney? Read the responses
– Can anyone recommend a great co-working space in central London? Read the responses