web performance consultant — Frontend developer and designer for over 20 years, now specialized in solving the most challenging performance problems facing any complex website, online app, or e-commerce platform. Web performance consulting and audits. Author of several books.
DevOps architect, consultant, and trainer specialized in open-source DevOps — Helping and training developers, startups, as well as corporations to improve their software development and IT operations (DevOps). Audits and pipeline implementations, support and consulting, hands-on workshops and training sessions.
software development and team productivity consultant — Consulting for improving the performance of development teams at all levels. A business approach with a deep understanding of IT. Training and workshops; AI technologies and tools; corporate and public lectures; educational materials and videos.
business development consultant and designer of business strategies — Senior expert on business development and especially business transitions from one level to another, bringing the tools and know-how entrepreneurs need in order to succeed. 25+ years of experience, from corporations to nonprofits.
senior UX/UI designer of information systems, websites and apps — Complete analysis, design, and testing of highly professional solutions in the development of (internal) information systems for medium and larger companies, websites, online stores and apps. Over 10 years of professional experience.
accounting, financial, tax and investment advisor for foreign investors and companies in Czechia — Offering complex services in accounting, taxes, audits, payroll, finance, and investments, as well as business consulting and support for foreign companies and clients operating in the Czech Republic. 30 years of experience, many long-term clients.
PPC consultant and manager — Managing campaigns in Google Ads, Facebook Ads and other PPC advertising systems to drive online sales, traffic, and profits for clients that include global brands like Electrolux, Innogy and Harney & Sons. Working on PPC full-time since 2013.
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."