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4 must have traits to look for before hiring a new developer
When you’re ready to hire a new developer, you want to get the best. Whether it’s your first hire (hooray!) or another in a long line, there are some things you’ll want to consider each and every time...
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6 simple ways to stay in control of your web development projects
As a freelancer you have enough to think about already–the last thing you need is to let any of your web development projects get out of hand. Keep your work (and your clients) in order with these six...
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5 ways any developer can source content for a client’s website
Offering additional services (such as sourcing content) to your web design clients can be beneficial to your cash flow, as well as saving time for your clients. Here are five ways to source content for...
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The new measurement scale: why cool isn’t good enough and everything has to...
Once upon a time, when we said something was cool it was enough for others to pay attention. ‘Cool’ wasn’t just a word—it was a measurement. It was a stamp of approval, a confirmation of the worth of...
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6 ways any web developer can benefit from starting a meetup
Starting your own meetup is a big responsibility but it can benefit you and your business. Here are just six of the things you can get out of creating an industry meetup. Image credit 1. Networking...
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Practice better listening in client meetings with these 6 tips
When you’re taking lots of client meetings, it can be difficult to stay focused and listen well. If you’re having trouble, try keeping these six tips in mind next time. Image credit 1. Take notes Don’t...
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There’s more than one way to be a successful startup
‘Success’ is a tricky concept to define, and most companies have their own idea of what it means. Regardless of what you call success, you’re going to be up against competitors and your customers will...
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40 free business templates for web developers and designers
Writing business documents isn’t the most fun job for a web developer or designer, but since it has to be done we wanted to make it a little easier on you. Grab one of these free document templates...
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You will make a better product if you ignore user feedback (sometimes)
In a recent office discussion about users and what they want, I was surprised by this comment from our work experience student: “There’s nothing worse than having to wait.” It seems an obvious...
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We have no idea what we are doing (and I’m okay with that)
Running a business is hard. Most days I feel like I flicked on the “insane chaos” switch without knowing it was there, and ever since it has been locked firmly in position. Why didn’t you people tell...
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3 Simple Psychological Tricks to Improve Team Performance
It doesn’t matter how skilled your team is, there are always one or two people who might not be performing as well as you hoped. It’s easy to put the blame on the person’s laziness, attitude, or lack...
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Pro networking: why generosity is paramount for startups
Author and blogger Jeff Goins recently wrote something that really resonated with us as startup people. …anonymity is a writer’s greatest enemy. And the best way to beat it is through generosity. I...
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5 ways to get free advice for your startup or small business
Running a startup or small business is tough work. Budgets are tight, time is short and you have to do almost everything yourself. So when you need advice about something, the cheaper you can get it,...
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10 tasks to grow your business that you can outsource
Running a small business or startup can be a tough gig when you’re trying to do everything yourself. Remember that as a business founder or owner, your time is precious. Don’t let yourself get caught...
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5 people you already know who could become clients
So you’re a freelance web developer or event manager and you need more clients. You’re probably not a fan of cold calling (who is?) and you don’t have a huge advertising budget. So where do you start?...
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5 reasons every freelancer should work for free
As a freelancer you have all kinds of freedom – you can choose your clients, which projects you work on and what kind of work you do (not to mention whether to work from an office or at home in your...
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Stories of failure and redemption – 18 startup founders share their lowest...
If all you do is read Techcrunch or watch reruns of The Social Network, it can be easy to think that startup success is a linear progression from idea to riches. So easy right? It’s actually much...
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How to grow your business with a beer in your hand
Business and beer are a perfect match – everyone knows that. You want to sit back and grab a beer. But you know you should be working on your business. So you go for a compromise and do both. If this...
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What should you know about using white label software?
1. What is white label software? Unlike a third-party application, white label software comes without branding. This means you can customize it with your own logo and theme to reflect your brand. You...
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5 ways to get more Twitter followers for your clients
The more Twitter pushes its way into the mainstream, the more business owners want to get their brands onto the platform. Signing up is a simple process but developing a strong community of followers...
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