Category: Freelancing
Ask the Experts: What Is the Best Piece of Advice You Would Give a New Entrepreneur?
Are you beginning to break out on your own, and finally starting your own small freelance or “solopreneur” business? If so, congratulations—it’s a big leap. But, don’t get caught up in the thrill of entrepreneurship just yet; there are still plenty of i’s to dot and t’s to cross. The reality is, starting your own business […]
Read More7 Invaluable Tips for Reducing Freelance Costs
Feeling the pinch? You’re not alone. Costs seemingly rise and rise, and while politicians promise the recession is over, for the average freelancer it doesn’t necessarily feel that way. But on the bright side, in a weak economy freelancers are in a good position to cut costs, because we’re more flexible and have fewer overheads […]
Read More6 Tough Realities about Being a Freelancer (And How to Deal With Them)
If you’re new to freelancing or considering it as a career option, you may see the road ahead as strewn with roses. You’ll have the best boss in the world (you)! Your time will be your own! Unfortunately, like most roses, freelance life has its thorny side and there are issues you will soon find […]
Read More7 Rules for Working From a Coffee Shop (Like a Boss)
We’ve all been there – you need to get some work done, you’re on the road or just can’t work from home, so you roll into the local coffee shop. You’re paying for your coffee, so no harm, no foul, right? Coffee shops exist in part to provide a work space for freelancers and those […]
Read MoreA Freelancer Guide to “Calling in Sick”
As freelancers, we have a lot of responsibilities. I’d even venture to say we wear more “hats” than most high-level executives in the “corporate” world. Most days I enjoy the variety — when I’m bored with one task, I can change to something completely different. Focusing on just one thing at a time while not […]
Read More6 Techniques for Surviving Your Freelance Business
I love my freelance business. But, it can get a little crazy at times … There are so many things to do … Learning your craft (anything from web design to marketing) … Consistently improving and keeping yourself up to date … Selling your services … Even managing the administrative side to your freelance business […]
Read More5 Simple Steps To Streamline Your Freelance Business And Save More Time
What does time mean to you? To me, time is the most valuable commodity in life. And in business, time can either be your friend or your enemy. Which one is it for you? Most freelancers suffer from what I like to call the, “just scraping through syndrome”. This is basically where you get overwhelmed […]
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