6/27
How to Find the Common Thread in A Varied Job History
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If you’re searching for your next gig, pull out your resume and check how it answers this question: When did... View Article
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2/21
How to Use Empathy in Your Creative Business
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Creative professionals sometimes get written off as too soft to negotiate. But they often have one powerful tool: empathy.
Uh-oh…I ran out of clients!
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If you let business development fall to the side, follow these steps to jump start your recovery and win back lost business.
10/4
Public Speaking 201: Reading the Room
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In the middle of a presentation, you can feel the audience’s attention slipping away. Take a moment to check your perceptions and then correct as needed.
9/20
How to Nurture Your Creativity in a Corporate Culture
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One of the biggest challenges for creative professionals is corporate culture. Here are three ways you can make your creativity work for you.
9/13
To Get the Contract You Need to Disrupt
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The standard RFP usually says something like, “Be sure your response is in exact accordance with the requirements.” That’s exactly what you shouldn't do.
8/30
13 Tactics for Negotiating Like a Champ
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No matter what type of negotiation you're heading into, these techniques can help swing things in your favor even if you don't have much time to prepare.
8/23
Here’s How to Regain Control of a Negotiation
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The negotiation was going your way until suddenly it wasn't. My "power shift" technique helps you regain control of a negotiation.
8/9
How (and When) to Ask for a Raise
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Getting a raise isn't all about timing, but that's a big part of it. Here are nine scenarios when you should be ready to ask for a raise.
How to Respond When a Client Changes the Budget
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You've started the project but now the client wants to change the budget. Here's how to proceed when you can't back out or change the project direction.
