Category Archives: Freelancing

Difficult Clients Are Still Your Clients

By Joanna Ciolek | Published: July 29, 2010
We all have clients and as with anything in life they come in all shapes and sizes – some clients are great, some are just everyday-type clients. Unfortunately, sometimes we find ourselves knee-deep in a relationship with a client that we wish we’ve avoided. The topic of dealing with bad clients (or “clients from hell”) [...]
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I Work For Money Like Everyone Else

By Joanna Ciolek | Published: June 24, 2010
I recently saw “The Book of Eli”, a post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. The reason why I mention the movie is that it showed a world where money as we know it no longer [...]
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Regardless of What You’ve Heard Freelancing is a Tough Business

By Joanna Ciolek | Published: March 11, 2010
Like most designers I know, I’m a person who doesn’t thrive in a corporate world. I tried for many years and although I was good at it from the perspective of my employers, I didn’t feel that I belonged. Then again, maybe it’s my personality. I’m a go-getter who likes to take charge and lead [...]
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6 Reasons Why I Don’t Want To Be Your Freelancer

By Joanna Ciolek | Published: January 21, 2010
Recently, I came across a prospective client who painfully reminded me of another prospect I’ve had a pleasure to deal with in my first year of freelancing. Like other freelancers, I’ve head my share of not so great clients but this one I thankfully didn’t get involved with because there were just too many red [...]
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Where There Is Passion, There Is Success!

By Joanna Ciolek | Published: November 12, 2009
The secret to successful career is simple: you have to be passionate about what you do. Where there is passion, there is success! As a matter of fact, this rule applies to everything in life, not only your career. Taking Control! I struggled with my career choices for years. Raised by parents who believed that [...]
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