Jessica Hughes Jessica Hughes

Just tell me your price 🙄

So, how much should branding actually cost? And why are the prices all over the place? Let's talk about what you're really paying for, what you actually need, and where you can save a little money.

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Freelance, Business Jessica Hughes Freelance, Business Jessica Hughes

No nets but Sapo.

I love a good Sapo net. Net 30, 60, or 90 payment terms? Absolutely not. Here’s why I require payment upfront for freelance design work, and why sometimes protecting your business means being willing to walk away from a project.

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Jessica Hughes Jessica Hughes

The Ghost of LinkedIn

LinkedIn used to feel essential for networking and finding work. Tf happened?

Now, stale job listings, AI-generated content, paywalled features, and an increasingly difficult design job market have me wondering how useful it really is, especially for young designers trying to build a career.

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