17. April 2010

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Working from Home

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Working from Home

There are two types of freelancers, the first who work from home and the second those who rent office space and go out to work. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, but which one is better? This article will aim to make your mind up between working at home and renting office space.
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15. April 2010

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4 Ways of Getting Business from Previous Clients

4 Ways of Getting Business from Previous Clients

Some freelancers are of the opinion that the 80:20 rule applies to a freelancer’s business. They reckon that 20% of our income comes from 80% of our clients and 80% of our income comes from 20% of clients. I happen to agree with this, for the most part.
In my own experience I have found that [...]

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14. April 2010

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Innovative Freelancing

Innovative Freelancing

A definite way of making your business successful is to innovate and refresh your skill, marketing strategy and work life. Sometimes freelancers can confuse innovating within their business with the wrong kind of innovation and end up screwing up their business and driving away potential clients.
Innovating
Innovate everything within your business, advance your skills and take [...]

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14. April 2010

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Is Blogging Really for You?

Is Blogging Really for You?

We’ve run over why blogging can have profound effects on your career as a freelancer in terms of gaining exposure and “expert status” but what most people won’t realize is regardless of its advantages, blogging may not be for them. Here’s why.
1) Nothing to start, nothing to keep
Starting up a blog virtually costs nothing, especially [...]

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13. April 2010

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Making Serious Money as a Freelancer in the Recession

Making Serious Money as a Freelancer in the Recession

Freelancers have a unique opportunity in their work lifestyle. This is the ability to work as much or as less as you want. Being a freelancer may mean that you can work in your pyjamas and start work at any time, but it ought to mean more than that. You should go beyond this beginners [...]

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12. April 2010

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The Secret to Pitching to New Clients

The Secret to Pitching to New Clients

I’ve recently been in search of a few new clients to ramp up my work a little to see if I can match the new work load by becoming more efficient and productive. after all, life is about challenging yourself, right? Well, after brushing up on my pitching skills, I went in search of these [...]

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12. April 2010

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Should I Increase My Hourly Rate as a Freelancer?

Should I Increase My Hourly Rate as a Freelancer?

Every freelancer has had to make their own decision on what to charge for freelancing projects, be that an hourly rate or a fixed rate. Whichever method of pricing you prefer, there is always a lingering issue which eats away at the mind of many freelancers and causes them to change their rate, especially in [...]

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