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How to Live with Freelance Success
2008-02-06 04:45:00 Believe it or not, if you stay dedicated to your freelance business, you will be successful. And with that success comes just as many doubts, fears, and uncertainties. Below are 11 tips on how to live (properly?) with freelance success. More About: Success , Freelance , Live
10 Types of Nonfiction Freelance Writing
2008-02-05 04:16:00 As a freelance writer, you’ll be covering many topics. But, no matter what you write about, virtually every piece of nonfiction can be categorized into ten distinct areas. Whether books, ebooks, or articles, your final piece will most likely fit into one of the following categories. More About: Writing , Freelance , Types , Nonfiction
Be a Freelance Proofreader
2008-02-03 01:40:00 Proofreaders are the unsung heros of everyday writing. Newspaper stories, magazine articles, and book pages have thousands of eyes pass over them before a piece is published. Without proofreaders, our reading would get slowed down by numerous spelling and grammar mistakes. Not to mention aggravate us too much to continue. While most independent writers have to ... More About: Freelance
Be a Freelance Resume Writer
2008-02-02 03:22:00 If you’re familiar with the constantly changing job market?and understand what it takes to get hired?you can try the lucrative field of resume writing. Any freelance writer can add resume writing as a skill set. There will always be a market for job seekers and career changers. Marketing freelance resume writing services is easier if you live near larger ... More About: Resume , Freelance , Writer
7 Things Not to do Before Starting you Freelance Business
2008-02-02 01:20:00 Many times, would be freelancers read about all the startup stuff they need to do before they market and service customers. Business licenses, corporate structures, business cards, etc… But, focusing on the administrative portion will often stall your ultimate goal?profit. And you’ll be needlessly spending money that can used in other, more effective, ways like marketing. The ... More About: Freelance , Things
4 Freelance Fears and How to Overcome Them
2008-02-01 01:48:00 We dream of quitting our jobs but, when it comes down to it, the thought of working for ourselves can scare the bahookie out of most of us. So, we end up putting it off and continue dreaming about the day we can make our resignation into a paper airplane and fly it into our boss’ office. But, ... More About: Freelance , Fears , Overcome
Freelance Web Designer
2008-01-30 22:55:00 Read the quick start guide on starting a freelance web design business. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Summary More About: Guides , Freelance , Designer , Web Designer
Be a Freelance Website Makeover Consultant
2008-01-30 22:36:00 This specialty requires a thick skin and persistence. You?ll be pitching your services to companies that already have Website s. Your job is to help companies get back on track or enhance their current Web situations. More that likely, they jumped on the net bandwagon and quickly realized that it takes time to make a Website successful. ... More About: Consultant , Freelance , Makeover , Ulta
Freelance Web Designer - Quick Start Guide Summary
2008-01-30 22:33:00 Starting a Web design business is not as complex as you may think. As businesses start to get back into the Web game, small and solo niche businesses will see more value in getting online. While design skills are important, your clients will expect you to deliver a simple, reliable and affordable solution. Be available for ... More About: Freelance , Start , Guide , Quick , Designer
Simple Search Engine Marketing for Freelance Writers
2008-01-30 00:09:00 The Internet was made for writers. Why? Because writers love to communicate. And the Internet is all about communication. So, how can a writer take advantage of this wonderful marketing opportunity? By writing! The following four guidelines can help you, as a freelance writer, market yourself online. More About: Marketing , Search Engine Marketing , Search , Search Engine , Freelance
Freelance Web Designer - Quick Start Guide Step 4
2008-01-29 23:33:00 Build Your Design Template Stockpile As you research the different templates sites, consider choosing one or two for your primary template resource . I recommend choosing a site with a yearly subscription. Your initial fee will be low compared to buying templates separately. The bonus is that you will be able to download new designs as ... More About: Freelance , Start , Guide , Quick , Designer
Freelance Web Designer - Quick Start Guide Step 3
2008-01-29 23:20:00 Customize Your Site Template(s) This step does require Web editing software. To ease your dilemma in choosing a Web editing package, I recommend Microsoft FrontPage. It’s widely used, widely supported and inexpensive. However, Microsoft is no longer upgrading or promoting FrontPage. But, you can still buy the latest version online. If you absolutely abhor Microsoft, my next choice would ... More About: Freelance , Start , Guide , Quick , Designer
The Freelance Manifesto ? Creating the Life you want by Choosing Less
2008-01-29 23:02:00 A second house. A brand new truck. A completely remodeled office. I not only dreamed about having these things. I worked hard to get them. I set goals. I met goals. I did whatever it took to achieve my dreams and I spared no expense. But, I had already been working from home for more than ... More About: Life , Creating , Freelance , Manifesto
Freelance Web Designer - Quick Start Guide Step 2
2008-01-28 23:04:00 Register Your Domain Name 1and1.com has the best domain prices. Plus, you have the option of private registration for no extra charge. Should you register every domain extension (.com, .net, .org)? Always register the .com (dot com) extension first. Registering other extensions is a good branding strategy but probably isn?t worth the extra hassle or cash ... More About: Freelance , Start , Guide , Quick , Designer
Freelance Web Designer - Quick Start Guide Step 1
2008-01-28 22:42:00 Choose a Niche The single most important factor in your Web design success is your target market. You can’t market Web design services to every business or consumer. What’s the point of having the best software, computer, and design skills if nobody hears you? It’s like forgetting to hitch the horse to the wagon. Everything else can ... More About: Freelance , Start , Guide , Quick , Designer
Freelance Web Designer - Quick Start Guide
2008-01-28 22:34:00 This quick start guide series shows you?step by step?what it takes to start a freelance Web design business. When I first started designing Websites, in 1999, I did everything by hand. I learned HTML and several other programming languages (HTML is NOT a programming language) with only a strong desire to succeed and a few ... More About: Freelance , Start , Guide , Quick , Designer
Why aren?t you freelancing yet?
2008-01-26 21:32:00 This question is for those who are still dreaming about becoming a freelancer?full-time or part-time, it doesn’t matter. It’s for those who haven’t taken the first steps to setting up a business. Maybe you’ve been in startup “dreamy” state for years. It’s not about having clients, a desk, or even a chair. The question is really asking, “why ... More About: Freelancing
Getting Started as a Freelance Web Consultant
2008-01-26 00:32:00 A Web consultant is more than just a designer or writer. You need to be someone who understands what it takes to help businesses get established and succeed online. You’ll be helping clients navigate a constantly changing river of options. Web consulting is the intersection of design, writing, ecommerce, and usability. So, how do you get started in this lucrative field? More About: Consultant , Freelance , Ulta
Cultivate a Freelance Skill
2008-01-25 23:50:00 There’s an old saying that goes, “he who pays gets to call the shots.” Granted, that’s true. But, the person getting paid can decide how much to charge if what he does is… 1. in high demand 2. is a skill that’s hard to find 3. is a skill that’s difficult to replicate So, how do you become “that guy”? More About: Freelance , Skill
Be a Freelance Business Plan Writer
2008-01-25 22:50:00 If you’ve spent anytime looking at different business ideas, you’ve probably come across business plan writing as a possible freelance alternative. As a business plan writer, you’re helping a business design a road map with a focus on marketing, accounting, and strategic planning. This is a business that is much more involved than simply plugging in words ... More About: Business , Business Plan , Freelance , Writer , Plan
Finding Your Freelance Candy
2008-01-25 03:27:00 Finding the ideal freelance business to start is a lot like shopping in a candy store. It can be fun but overwhelming at the same time?a sensory overload. There’s so many questions. Everything looks so good, which one do I choose? What if I don’t like my choice? What if I pick the wrong one? Trying to ... More About: Freelance , Candy
Creating a Freelance Business Plan
2008-01-24 20:29:00 This is a six part series on creating your own freelance business plan. You are welcome to “copy” as much as you need to fit your needs. 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 3. Part 3 4. Part 4 5. Part 5 6. Part 6 More About: Business , Business Plan , Guides , Creating , Freelance
Creating a Freelance Business Plan - Part 6
2008-01-24 20:19:00 This is the final installment in a six part series on creating a freelance business plan. Accounting / Banking My neighbor, a bookkeeper, will maintain my books and review them on a weekly basis, I will also work with the advice of my CPA firm. The CPA firm will do the quarterly and year-end tax reports. The ... More About: Business , Business Plan , Creating , Freelance , Part
Creating a Freelance Business Plan - Part 5
2008-01-24 20:13:00 Part five in a six part series on creating a freelance business plan. Finances I will start by charging clients $45 per hour. I base this rate on prevailing Web design rates plus a factor for taxes, insurance, and benefits that I will lose by leaving my employer. My calculations show that I should charge $55 per ... More About: Business , Business Plan , Creating , Freelance , Part
Creating a Freelance Business Plan - Part 4
2008-01-24 20:06:00 This is part four in a six series guide on creating a business plan for a freelance business. Marketing / Advertising Word-of-mouth will be the number one marketing technique for MyDesign Shop. I will also join the local Chamber of Commerce and attend their networking events. I will not join other networking groups that require a large ... More About: Business , Business Plan , Creating , Freelance , Part
Creating a Freelance Business Plan - Part 3
More articles from this author:2008-01-23 20:48:00 This is part 3 in a series on creating a freelance business plan. This part looks at employees/staff and competitors. As you go through the plan, think through each section based on you. It can be tempting to just put your name on it and consider your planning done. Tailor it to your wants/needs/desires, and market conditions. And the plan ... More About: Business , Business Plan , Creating , Freelance , Part 1, 2, 3 |
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