copywriter, copyeditor, English-Czech translator and proofreader — Copywriter, editor and translator of Czech and English texts for numerous European and international companies including nonprofits, such as the world-renowned TED. University degree in philology and literature, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).
business consultant and crisis manager, certified SAFe consultant for agile business transformations — Passionate about helping others and bringing the world’s finest business know-how to struggling companies on their way to excellence. Versatile crisis management with 10+ years of corporate experience with Verizon, Expedia, ING, SAP, Packeta, etc.
IT consultant specialized in Google Workspace as an authorized Google Cloud Partner — Full range of professional Google Workspace services, including setup, user migration, onboarding, training, and support. With over 30 years of experience in IT, Pavel has done more than 360 of Workspace implementations and 500 training events.
UX/UI designer specialized in digital products — Visual design for websites, online platforms, mobile apps, or HMIs. UX/UI design, digital audits, consulting and mentoring. More than 120 projects for clients all over the world and excellent references: T-Mobile, Skoda Auto, Siemens, etc.
administrator of Linux and Windows servers and cloud services — Server administration, network management, analyses, project management, cloud services (Office 365, Google Workspace), administrative works, and consulting. Strong expertise in Linux, Windows, hardware, virtualization, networks and infrastructure.
German-Czech interpreter and translator — German-Czech and Czech-German translation and interpretation services for companies, institutions and individuals, including proofreading and text editing. University degree in language studies and extensive professional experience.
coach for creative professionals — Coaching talented, inspiring and ambitious creative professionals since 1996. Author of four books for creatives and contributor to 99U’s international best sellers. Host of The 21st Century Creative podcast.
How to price your work as a freelancer? Amelia Tait has prepared an excellent overview article in which she advocates for a more equitable and informed approach to freelance pricing — encouraging freelancers to openly discuss their rates with peers within the creative community to assess relevant rates.
"If you feel anxious about probing your peers, then you can look for guerrilla spreadsheets where creatives anonymously share their rates," writes Amelia and shares a few such spreadsheets for different disciplines like animators, journalists, and producers.
Why should you use core values in your creative business? Jessica Abel highlights the importance of incorporating core values, emphasizing its positive impact, such as improved decision-making, more effective marketing, and a stronger connection with like-minded clients.
She also discusses the challenges creative professionals face in balancing business demands with ethical standards and outlines a detailed activity designed to help you identify and integrate core values into your creative business.
"Building a successful, ethical business offers you a chance to do significant good in the world, and to counteract all those myths and assumptions. You need to see the power you hold, and then use it intentionally."