It’s easier said than done, we know. But being self-employed doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy some downtime. Here’s how to reframe the idea of “time off” to find balance.
The hunt and capture of inspiration requires patience, craftiness, and sometimes brute force. We asked three creatives about the traps to set for when inspiration comes your way and how to hold on for dear life once you've got it.
The jargon, manipulation, bad intentions, good intentions but bad behavior, and downright BS that should make creatives run the other way.
Mediation offers plenty of tactics to help turn fraught deskside conversations into productive ones.
It's less comprehensive than an About Me page, but more than a resume objective. Here’s our guide to writing the tricky but crucial bio statement all freelance creatives need.
The Brooklyn-based illustrator shares his path of professional self-discovery, the hard-won advice he gives to aspiring artists, and how to bring stability to the otherwise uncertain life of a freelancer.
It's good for you, your data, and your career to build and maintain a personal website. It's also essential to creating…
Picking up the pieces after a major career blow can be fraught with obstacles and self-doubt. We spoke to a handful…
It’s not a pleasant state of being, but under the right lens it can spur creative growth and reengagement.
The CEO of an award-winning design firm shares his blueprint for successful teamwork.
Overwhelmed by the idea of keeping detailed financial records for your business? You’re not alone. But developing a good bookkeeping system can help lower your tax bill and prepare you in the event of an audit. Here’s how other self-employed workers get it done.
Smart’s Director of Design wondered, why is the fertility process such a lonely mess—especially for a single parent?
