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Why Adobe Creative Cloud is always better than Canva for your logo designs

There are more things to consider than the price when you are looking to have a logo design for your small business. Formats, usability, and exclusivity are some of the most crucial for small business logos.

I always suggest hiring a graphic designer when looking to create a logo design for your small business. They will be able to have the best expert opinion when creating a logo.

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My favorite and the best resources on how to start a graphic design freelance business

I started my graphic design freelance business in late 2019. I knew about many of the resources I would need to reach my goals but didn’t have the means to invest in them like I wanted to at the start. As I got more clients and customers, I grew my investment resources.

To start your small business, here are a few resources I’ve acquired to make sure my small graphic design freelance business is thriving.

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Do you identify as a freelancer or an entrepreneur in your small business?

#femaleentrepreneur, #youngentrepreneur, and #entrepreneur are common hashtags I see on Instagram, but what does it really mean to be an entrepreneur compared to a freelancer? If you’re starting your own small business, it can all seem very new and different compared to a desk job or even a remote job.

So that begs the question: what is the difference between a freelancer and an entrepreneur?

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Grammarly Review: Is Grammarly Premium Worth the Upgrade?

Throughout the years, I’ve become fairly confident in my abilities as a writer. Although, my editing and grammar skills could still use some work. When I switched to Grammarly Premium, I noticed I had so many more edits to make than what I was making when using their free version.

After trying Grammarly Premium for a few months, I can attest it has positively influenced my writing ability.

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How to price your graphic design services and other small business pricing tips

When I first started freelancing, I went straight for uploading my portfolio and experience to UpWork. I knew it wouldn’t be the lucrative jobs search utopia I was looking for, but it would allow me to learn to be a freelancer with plenty of options.

When finding small business pricing tips, it can be overwhelming on where to start and how to price your graphic design services competitively.

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CREATE: How to overcome your fears and shortcomings in your small business

Since so many people have been facing furloughs or lay-offs, I’ve also seen many people taking the plunge of opening their own business. Most people are looking to replace their income while others are hoping to cushion any fallout they might experience in the future.

While many job hunters are taking the leap, many are also nervous about delving into the new environment.

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