Articles by Freelance Switch from January 2016

If you have an upcoming PowerPoint presentation, then you're starting to scramble to get your ideas together. You need to plan how you'll approach creating it. You know your topic and audience, and ...

In most of our tutorials and courses at Envato Tuts+, we aim to cover a topic in depth, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the concept or skill we're teaching.But we also know that people don...

Are you rebranding or launching a new business? Maybe you have a big conference or meetup fast approaching? Or is your current business card just not at the quality level you’d like? Is it not repre...

Designing good Keynote presentations aren't as challenging as you might think. By using a reliable workflow, making good aesthetic choices, and answering the right questions, you're setting yourself u...

For a limited time only, if you're currently a student, you can grab a full year of learning on Envato Tuts+ for just $45! Save a massive 50% off our normal student offering.That's 12 months of a...

If you run a business, you need to know how to write a business proposal. Whether it's a web design proposal, a graphic design proposal, a copywriting proposal, or some other type of proposal—it nee...

In a recent tutorial we looked at the benefits of big data for small businesses. But even if your firm doesn’t handle that volume of data, you can still benefit from an analytical approach.  ...

Whether you’re looking for a position with a new company or looking to collaborate on big projects as a specialist, one thing’s for sure: You’re going to need a resume. And not just any old resu...

One of the recurring challenges of running a business is building trust with potential customers. Before clients even feel comfortable about working with you, you need to prove that your services work...

Do you have you have a business presentation coming up? Are you struggling with designing Keynote slide layouts on your Mac? Do you need to design a compelling presentation that will move an audience?...

CHOCOLATE ® Brand packaging by Nacho HuizarRegardless of the product, most everything needs some sort of packaging, and the better the design of that packaging is, the more likely a consumer will be ...

As a freelance or small agency graphic designer, one of the most important things you need to do for your business is to increase your income. There is a lot of competition out there, so raising price...

What You'll Be CreatingBusiness cards are essential for any business, whether freelance illustrator or big design agency. Cards are a great way to establish new connections at networking events and to...

You’ve finished four years of college—maybe more—and now the nine to five world awaits you. You’re eager to get started on your first job. But before that, you need to write your first resume....

Are you applying for a new job? If so, how will your resume get noticed in a crowded job market? Shouldn’t your resume be the one that stands out from other applicants?Now’s a great time to submit...

If it has been years since you've updated your professional resume, it's time to take another look at it. Even in today's competitive job market, where most job hunting is done online, your resume mak...

If it has been years since you've updated your professional resume, it's time to take another look at it. Even in today's competitive job market, where most job hunting is done online, your resume mak...

Leaving the back of your business cards empty is similar to being awarded advertising space on two billboards on a central highway and using only one because, well, you could fit all your information ...

Do you want to be your own boss?If so, you’re in good company. About half of all working adults either already own their own business or want to start one, according to a University of Phoenix surve...

Is your wall looking a bit bare? Could it use a splash of purposeful color? Maybe a creative calendar design will help you kickstart 2016?It’s challenging to design a monthly calendar from scratch. ...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you’re hunting for that dream role at a creative company you’re going to want to dust off your old resume and give it a modern refresh. But how can you make sure that—o...

If, as the wise adage goes, people don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses, then it should come as no surprise to learn that bosses don’t hire qualifications, they hire people.When a company advertises ...

It's that time of year when you start to make New Year's Resolutions and promise yourself this year you'll keep this one. One of the resolutions you should take seriously is what I'm going to help you...

  What's the key to good organization? For many people, the answer could be to use a printable planner. You may think you don't need a paper planner, but you'd be wrong. Paper planners serve as...