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Design

Understanding the Risk of Being Too Creative

Creative thinking is one of the most invaluable assets a freelancer, graphic designer, or any type of creative can possess.

By Gary Percival Apr 2, 2023
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Freelance

The Benefits of Pursuing Side Projects and Incomes

Graphic design can often be a career focused solely on client projects.

By Gary Percival Mar 26, 2023
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Freelance

Connecting with Prospects Without Selling Out

Are you a freelancer, graphic designer, or other creative and find yourself struggling to "sell" without feeling like you are overselling?

By Gary Percival Mar 19, 2023

How to Cut Through the Creative Clutter

Hey, We all have creative ideas, but it can be difficult to keep track of them, especially when there are so many. This can lead to confusion and overwhelm as we try to figure out which ideas are worth pursuing and which ones should be set aside for later. The

By Gary Percival Mar 19, 2023
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Freelance

How to Balance Marketing and Client Work as a Freelancer

Navigating the demands of marketing your skills while fulfilling client projects is often a tough balancing act for freelancers.

By Gary Percival Mar 12, 2023
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Freelance

Maximising Your Income: The Art of Upselling Your Freelance Services

As a freelancer, it's always important to be looking for ways to increase your income. 

By Gary Percival Mar 5, 2023

The Power of Everyday Tasks

Hey, It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, believing that we must do something extraordinary every day in order to advance. If we don't have a big idea or project on the go, we may feel like we're

By Gary Percival Mar 5, 2023
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Design

Ignoring the Critics and Embracing Selfish Creativity

Are you a creative who has ever been afraid to put their ideas out into the world?

By Gary Percival Feb 26, 2023
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Keeping the Passion Alive By Changing up Your Workspace

We all know the feeling of working on a project and suddenly losing motivation.

By Gary Percival Feb 19, 2023

Boosting Creativity Through Technology and Automation

Hey, As a freelancer, it's often difficult to find time to be creative. You're constantly battling deadlines and working on projects that don't always leave room for creativity. But what if there was a way to boost your creativity through technology and automation? In

By Gary Percival Feb 19, 2023
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Freelance

The Benefits of Having a Positive Influence

You're stuck in a rut, and nothing seems to work out for you.

By Gary Percival Feb 12, 2023
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Freelance

Defining Your Own Values: Reexamining What Motivates You

Do you ever feel like something is missing from your life, regardless of its success?

By Gary Percival Feb 5, 2023

Navigating Complexity in Graphic Design

Hey, For graphic design, there are endless possibilities. From intricate typographic illustrations to simple designs, each project presents unique challenges and approaches. But while the urge may be to simplify a design in order to make it more accessible, that’s not always the best solution. In some cases, embracing

By Gary Percival Feb 5, 2023
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Freelance

Making the Most of Limited Resources: Seeking Opportunities & Taking Action

Working as a freelancer can be challenging, especially when you're constantly on the lookout for new opportunities.

By Gary Percival Jan 29, 2023
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Design

Nailing the LittleThings: How Small Details Can Make a Big Difference

We all know that the little things matter.

By Gary Percival Jan 22, 2023

How to Handle Getting Ghosted by a Client

Hey, One of the most frustrating things for freelancers and small business owners is when a client seems to "disappear" without any explanation or notice. This situation, known as "getting ghosted," can leave you feeling confused and disrespected, not to mention concerned about how this will

By Gary Percival Jan 22, 2023

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Welcome to 'Another Blog'—every Sunday, explore posts on freelance life, productivity, and design inspiration from my journey as a designer.

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