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issue 7 ::
september 2006
A big 'thank you' to the nineteen Freelancentral designers who so enthusiastically donated their time to design exhibition stands and marketing material for the 2006 Giving Exchange.
Click here to see the freelancers who participated in this helpout project.
Tamzin Ractliffe, Director of the Greater Good SA, was thrilled with the response and quality of work:
"The Giving Exchange is designed to demonstrate ways that we can all engage in giving without it always being about money. The design skills of Freelancentral's freelancers were a perfect example of this. Many of the organizations at this year's expo did not even have logos, let alone material that would capture hearts and minds and demonstrate the power of their work. To have the expo itself based on giving that was not about money in itself is a superb example of the power of giving."
Our designers loved getting involved too:
"It was great to be able to contribute to charity by being creative and using my skills toward something that was needed by the organisations. It was wonderful to experience the sheer appreciation for something I consider to be fun and enjoyed making!" - Marisa Steyn, Freelancentral designer.
Read more comments from freelancers here.
If you're in Johannesburg or Cape Town, do come and have a look at the exhibition:
- Fountain Court, Sandton City: 8-10 September, 9am-6pm daily
- Market Square, V&A Waterfront: 15-17 September, 10am-7pm daily
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Freelancentral Lite is here!This new level of membership falls between a basic, free listing and a full online portfolio. It's ideal for students, recent graduates or after-hours freelancers. |
A Lite portfolio offers freelancers:
- A thumbnail image which you can change as often as you like.
- Your email address included in your contact information.
- A full list of your services, skills, experience and rates.
- A visitor counter so you can see how many people have viewed your page.
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*The regular price of a Lite portfolio is R75/month. Lite memberships are for 6 or 12 months only and are paid in full in advance. You can upgrade to a full portfolio at any time during your Lite membership. Launch offer valid until 30 September 2006.
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Now's the time to get your portfolio out there and visible to clients, so that they are familiar with it when they start looking for cover over the Festive Season. Yes, we're planning ahead but so should you to ensure you don't have a summer slump! Sign up for a Freelancentral full portfolio for 3 or 6 months and get 15% off. This offer is valid until 30 September 2006. |
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