Archive | August, 2009

5 Communication Tips That Make You Money

17. August 2009

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5 Communication Tips That Make You Money

Communication is key for every freelancer. Although it may not be the most enjoyable aspect of your job (perhaps one of the reasons you went freelance in the first place), it is important to maintain professional, open communication with clients and potential clients. Good communication leads to a better working relationship with people- this means [...]

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9 Ways to Commit Freelance Suicide

13. August 2009

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9 Ways to Commit Freelance Suicide

In the world of freelancing there are several things which you can do which will ruin your freelancing career. Below are listed just nine of the many no-no’s which a freelancer should never do.

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17 Vital Tips and Tricks for New Freelancers

10. August 2009

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17 Vital Tips and Tricks for New Freelancers

It’s pretty tough for new freelancers, especially in a slow economy. They don’t have that foundation of client relationships they’ve built up that they can rely on for work, and need to do a lot of promotion and marketing work on their business in the beginning. This is why we’ve decided to publish ’17 Tips [...]

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6 Steps to Becoming a Freelancer

9. August 2009

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6 Steps to Becoming a Freelancer

There are a few stages that you need to go through before you can start freelancing. I’m going to recommend what to do when, so that when it comes to the time to take the plunge, you’re all ready and set. So, here goes.

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Doing It Free: Great Move or Self Destruction?

8. August 2009

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Doing It Free: Great Move or Self Destruction?

In the world of freelancing, many freelancers will tell you to never work for free, as if it is a crime punishable by death. I beg to differ, in some cases. So, I have discussed the what-where-when-how-who of working for free.

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6 Compulsory Qualities for Potential Freelancers

7. August 2009

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6 Compulsory Qualities for Potential Freelancers

This article is the first of the ‘Back 2 Basics Weekend‘ article set. I hear a lot about people who wish to go into freelancing, whether that be part-time or full-time, but you need to seriously sit down and evaluate if you really are suited to becoming a freelancer before you make any kind of [...]

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Unemployment Rises…to Freedom!

6. August 2009

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Unemployment Rises…to Freedom!

After hearing so many gloomy news stories this recession, it is nice to hear some news which is actually good. I’m talking about the fact that unemployment is rising. If unemployment rises, employment falls. Time’s couldn’t be better!

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