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How to Build a Stable Freelance Business

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How to Build a Stable Freelance Business

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How to Build a Stable Freelance Business

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If you want to build you motion design business, take a lesson from a parent: ask for help.

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One of the best ways to balance motherhood and motion design is to become a freelancer. Or, alternatively, there are many ways employers in our industry can mitigate these struggles to make a more equitable and enjoyable industry for all.

Motherhood can be a taboo subject.

Most moms know that at any time or any day they might get called upon to pick up a sick child. So, there's a feeling among working moms that sitting and chatting around the water cooler is simply not an option. One of my clients frequently hires me because she knows I believe in GSD (Getting S&#! Done!). I have few hours to waste or be idle; school hours are short. Regardless of where I'm physically working, when I'm working, I'm and when I'm home, I'm home.

Children can also be a well of inspiration. Ireland-based motion designer and mom to a 5-year-old, pointed out to me that she finds her son's perspective on the world to be a real inspiration. It has driven her desire to do amazing work so that her son sees her happy and can make him proud. Her career in motion design actually took seed her maternity leave. It's never too late to start your career in motion design!

is an amazing group of women, trans and non-binary friends that includes an online directory, Facebook group, Slack channel, as well as in-person or online meet ups. They even have a #parenting channel in their Slack group.

There's really no such thing as having it all . But for me, there is such a thing as having of the things I wanted in life...with children and work. For the past 10 years, I've managed to have three children (now ages 3, 6, and 9) while transitioning into motion design and building a freelance business for the past six years. This has been possible in large part due to a very supportive husband.

, founder and creative director of 87th Street Creative, is passionate about helping businesses achieve their branding and marketing goals through powerful, effective design solutions. Understanding the value of communication and collaboration, she ensures clients are informed about the creative process and are thrilled with the final deliverable.

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One of the best ways to balance motherhood and motion design is to become a freelancer. Or, alternatively, there are many ways employers in our industry can mitigate these struggles to make a more equitable and enjoyable industry for all. Motherhood can be a taboo subject.

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How Zoom Boosted My Confidence - The Founding Moms

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It’s scary to consider, but it’s now been two years since COVID-19 began its spread across the world. While it can feel hopeless to think about the short-term and long-term damage to individuals and communities from the pandemic, I try to keep finding silver linings. Some might argue it’s human na…

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Free Tools to Start Up Your Freelance Art Business

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Free Tools to Start Up Your Freelance Art Business

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Free Tools to Start Up Your Freelance Art Business

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Standing up your own business is a challenge, but there are a ton of affordable (even free) tools that can make your life so much easier. Freelance designer and art director Sherene Strausberg is here to show you a few tricks to get started.