new dc vegan logo

I have no idea what number this is, I have done at least half a dozen since I started DC Vegan several years ago.

google web fonts

A new feature of HTML 5 is the ability to use web fonts. These are fonts that you would not typically see on a website unless it was maybe a graphic. Google just release there own Fonts API so that anyone can easily use fancy fonts on their website, all you have to do is install a little snipit of code in your webpage and edit your style sheet. I am currently using the font “Bennie” for the title of my website. You can check out more fonts here.

freelance camp DC

Being somewhat new to the freelance world, at least the more serious side of actually trying to find work and not just through friends of friends i thought it might be a good idea to attend something to work on me skills a little. I came across this in the interwebs.

Freelance Camp is a place to discuss and explore the different approaches to running a successful freelance business / service company. We have based our events on the Barcamp format, which is a network of user generated participatory events whose content is fully provided by the participants. Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join. Some of the events are free (thanks to our sponsors) while other charge a token fee to help cover overhead. Each camp is run by a local team of volunteers and is put on for the benefit of the community (not profit). Any left over proceedes are donated to the organizer’s charity of choice. All the events to date have included breakfast, lunch and an after party.

Who should come? If you sell your services (or are considering it), you are a perfect fit: developer, designer, accountant, blogger / journalist, realtor, lawyer, carpenter, engineer, financial adviser, marketer, sales, musician, artist, inventor… Historically, the bulk of attendees are from hi-tech. We encourage all types of owners to come to provide a balanced perspective to business.

* Get experience based answers to your questions.
* Network and meet people running successful freelance businesses.
* Form partnership and collaborate.
* Find clients.
* Help others and be a person of influence.

There is a DC event on November the 5th at the DC Improv, http://www.freelancecampdc.org. And its only $35!

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