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Creative Thinking

What to do when the work dries up

What to do when the work dries up

Sometimes, the work just stops. No new freelance jobs. No sales. No bookings. Don't panic! Do this instead..

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Organising projects

Organising projects so the work gets done

Most of us are juggling too much, at work and in our personal lives. Here's how to start defining and organising projects, so you get more done.

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Building a second brain

Your Second Brain: the answer to information overload?

We're all drowning in information. Building a second brain manages that, and frees your mind for creative thinking.

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The case for creative clutter

The case for creative clutter

Mess isn't always bad. Sometimes, our unsorted piles are where interesting new ideas grow.

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Systems, and why all creatives need them

Systems, and why all creatives need them

Create systems for your business, and you'll free up more room for the creative work you really want to do

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Time management for creatives

Time management for creatives

Making time for your creative work is important. Here's how to do it.

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What's your price?

What’s your price? How to charge what you’re worth

It can be hard knowing what to charge for your creative work. Here are 10 steps to finding your true value, and setting your price with confidence

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Money trap

Money traps: do you have an upper limit problem?

Do you find it hard to hang onto extra cash? Do you self-sabotage when things are going well financially? You might have an upper limit problem

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Four mistakes creatives make with money

Four mistakes creatives make with money (and how to fix them)

A guest post by Polly Benton, who helps creative businesses with their strategy, finances and operations. Which mistakes are you making?

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Change your money story

Change your money story

Your beliefs about money could be costing you dearly. Uncover them - then change them, if they no longer serve you. It makes life easier!

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One focus

One focus: less is more, in a world of distraction

The key to getting things done? Try to do less. Then focus, ruthlessly.

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How to focus

How to focus on work that matters

How do you create distraction-free time to focus on your creative projects? You pay yourself first.

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