by Ilise Benun If you've been freelancing on the side and trying to decide when is the right time to make the leap, you're not alone. Here are two freelancers who blog for the Creative Freelancer Blog with their perspectives on the topic: Alisa Bonsignore, writer: If your finances are in order; if your business is booming, so ...MORE
When to make the leap to F/T freelancing
Apr 13th, 2012 by Andy Brenits
Join the Revolution!
Apr 12th, 2012 by Andy Brenits
Join the Revolution! By Ed Roberts I’ve traveled the country attending various conferences searching for seeds of knowledge that I could plant and harvest for the purpose of nourishing my career. On the menu was one celebrity designer after another either discussing a year-long sabbatical of self-discovery or pontificating on the personal gratifications of ...MORE
INspiration Wednesday: Inspiration
Apr 11th, 2012 by Andy Brenits
"Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of your model." - Vincent Van Gogh, March 30 1853 - July 29 1890. Dutch post-impressionist painter
In-House Business Startup Journal Part 3: All May Not Be What It Seems
Apr 10th, 2012 by Andy Brenits
All is not what it seems, but remember why you are here By Andy Brenits, as originally seen on www.in-source.org After a few weeks on the job I have heard more airing of dirty laundry than I would have expected. But, this is actually par for the course at any new job, as people begin ...MORE
Dealing With Office Gossip
Apr 5th, 2012 by Andy Brenits
By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group If it seems like the level of water cooler chit chat at your office has declined over the years, you’re not delusional. Nearly two-thirds of advertising and marketing executives recently interviewed by The Creative Group said it’s common for employees to engage in office gossip, down ...MORE
INspiration Wednesday: Design
Apr 4th, 2012 by Andy Brenits
"To design is to communicate clearly by whatever means you can control or master." - Milton Glaser, American graphic designer, best known for the I ♥ NY logo and his Bob Dylan poster, He also founded New York Magazine with Clay Felker in 1968.
In-House Business Startup Journal Part 2: Talking Less and Listening More
Apr 3rd, 2012 by Andy Brenits
Talking Less and Listening More By Andy Brenits, as originally seen on www.in-source.org My first few day on the job typically include meeting lots of new people including colleagues, clients, leaders, and direct reports. Along with the usual and customary “welcome aboard” hand shaking, I’m also asked about my background and experience. Over the course ...MORE
The Cohen-Miller Report: Team Building
Apr 2nd, 2012 by Andy Brenits
Team Building by Emily Cohen Many in-house creative teams struggle with getting their entire team to work together as a cohesive unit, working toward the same goals and expectations. Usually, there is always one weak team member who impacts the effectiveness and/or reputation of the entire team. In other cases, some well-oiled teams that work well together may have a ...MORE
A Creative Team of the Future Update
Mar 15th, 2012 by Andy Brenits
By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Last summer, we launched a new research program, The Creative Team of the Future, which takes a look at key trends shaping the creative profession and how to prepare for upcoming changes. In fact, some of you may be familiar with this project as we debuted ...MORE
INspiration Wednesday: Design
Mar 14th, 2012 by Andy Brenits
"The real questions are: Does it solve a problem? Is it serviceable? How is it going to look in ten years?" - Charles Eames, 1907 to 1978American Designer
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