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Interview Series: Talking with Brandon Cox—designer, blogger and Pastor

2 Comments 27 January 2010

Brandon Cox is a Pastor, logo, identity and web designer and blogger (Life Here and There, Fuel Your Blogging, and Creative Cox) in northwest Arkansas. He’s originally from Kentucky, but now lives in northwest Arkansas with his wife Angie (who blogs at The Sweet Life), his daughter and his little dog Beau, and is expecting a [...]

Business

Four Types of Freelancing: Running a Freelance Business Full-Time (Part 3 of 4)

3 Comments 22 January 2010

To me, there is nothing like the feeling of running your own freelance business. It’s one of the most rewarding —and most challenging—things I have ever accomplished. I spent the majority of my design career working full-time as a Creative Director for a publishing company while running my freelance business on the side. A few years ago, I left to start a business with a partner who was a friend. I ended up leaving that business after one year because of some unexpected issues that arose. My wife and I were expecting our first daughter at the time and I was fortunate to return to my previous employer and soon to my former position. That was a tremendous learning experience, however, that made me much stronger and wiser. I resolved that the next time, I would only go into business for myself and I would be much better prepared for success.

Lifestyle

Top 10 Productivity Tips for Freelancers

6 Comments 18 January 2010

At the end of the day, do you ever find yourself wondering where the day went? How many items did you get to cross off your to-do list? Do you even have a to-do list? One of the things that many of us struggle with on a daily basis is productivity. The old saying is true—time is indeed money. And being more productive can have a tremendous impact to your bottom line.