What Exactly Is Freelancing Anyway
Author : Rob Palmer If you are looking for the ideal work from home opportunity then freelance work is definitely something you should consider Freelance employment allows you the independence of working for yourself and choosing your own hours while providing a relatively easy way of getting freelance jobs Freelance work enables [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 07:58:59
Blog posts
(813) |
Videos
(362)
Having a Long-Term Purpose as a Freelance Designer
Freelance designers are often so focused on the present and the immediate future that a long-term career plan is non-existent, ... in their careers that they would like to continue to freelance for the foreseeable future. Others ... do. I recently wrote a post for Freelance Switch, 7 Reasons Why You Should Pursue Your Own Projects [more...]
Date: 2008-08-18 01:39:08
14 Golden Tips for Beating the Freelancer Blues
Freelancers, like their artist and writer predecessors, such as Vincent Van Gogh or Virginia Woolf, may be prone to depression, starving, and self-obsessing. To combat the freelancer blues, you need to schedule some sunshine ... Freelancer Mind 1. Look at the world around you and to the limitless possibilities of your future [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 09:08:16
How to Survive as a Freelancer
How to Survive as a Freelancer By Adam DuVander September 12, 2008 Categories: Business WiFi and coffee - the freelance life Chances are if you’ve been a web developer or designer for more than a couple months, you’ve done some freelance work. Maybe you’re already contracting fulltime, or thinking about making the switch [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 22:36:34
freelancing
Freelancing by Marry BaskinSome Things to Consider Before You Jump Off the Cliff (or are pushed)...Why you should go freelance:1. You (can) ... your workload; from the heady full on stretch of a pitch to the more leisurely nature of a qual project ... to time management. Learning new skills (such as PowerPoint) are challenging but rewarding.6. Huge [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 10:56:00
Freelancing
Written by Admin on 1/24/2009By Ray EdwardsSir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish historical novelist and poet, referred to mercenary soldiers as " ... jobs and engaging in freelance copywriting work because of the following factors ... Turnaround. Most freelance copywriting projects are based upon a timetable and have to be completed within [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 23:37:00
What I Learned From 2008 - Kimberlee Ferrell
Howdy, Bubba! Hey, if you're new around these parts, I just want to say how much I appreciate you dropping by! ... over at Freedom WritingSeptember: Working While Freelancing I started blogging and freelance writing ... is a freelance writer, blogger, and mother of two girls living in Washington, Iowa. She enjoys her simple [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 00:00:04
10 Inspirational “How I Did It” Stories
The best way to learn is often times to just jump in and do it, but hearing how other successful people did it first can be inspirational ... to do it? Carlo Feliciano knew he wanted to do freelance copywrting, but was just out of college. In this post at Freelance Switch he details how he went from “clueless about freelance copywriting [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 16:56:58
Make Money Online: Freelancing
When I started making money online it wasn’t from blogging at all but rather from Freelancing ... compared to DP but usually they fall into the bigger project scope. Recommended Freelance Sites Rentacoder.com - This freelance site caters primarily to the technical side such as programmers, coders [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 02:28:28
Tips For Switching to Freelance Copywriting
by Ray EdwardsWith the rising prices of commodities, it is not surprising that people are looking for other ways to earn money ... more money. Unlike taking on a second job where you have to learn new skills, freelance copywriting allows ... . Another great benefit to freelance copywriting is that you can work from anywhere [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 08:00:44
How To Become A Successful Freelancer / Designer
It is not very often that I get excited about an eBook launch (if ever) ... Hipp of Freelance Folder and James Chartand of Men With Pens). Basically, the book is going to tell ... 27 Page Type Classification eBook Related Articles: PayPal Fees | Should You Charge Your Clients [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 13:10:55
Freelancing Articles - Internet Marketers Will Hand Over Quick Cash For Your Services
There are many reasons why you may want to consider freelancing articles. These three reasons stick out in my mind: You earn some quick cash ... to start a freelance business. It is actually quite simple to get going with a freelance business [more...]
Date: 2009-01-26 04:07:59
Fight the Recession with Freelancing
After a long hiatus from Classes and Careers, I am back! ... for freelance work. Whether you have a secret life as a writer, a programmer, a graphic artist ... are predicting a huge rise in demand for freelance work. Get ahead of that wave now while everyone [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 22:45:12
Freelancing can be another backup
I don’t think freelance work is the new wave of employment for Americans, but it could be a helpful source of income, especially if you lose your day job. Freelance jobs are temporary and don’t come with health care ... and sologig.com. BTW, cnn.com has a list of high-paying jobs that don’t require a degree. Where can shoyu [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 05:01:49
Future of Work: Getting Things Done as a Freelancer
Chris Hardwick is a freelance writer, musician, voice over artist, stand up comedian and TV host among other things ... but rewarding lifestyle of being your own boss and trying to do it all in the freelance economy ... jobs, a movie soundtrack, my stand-up comedy act, TV hosting gigs, and half of a musical-comedy duo [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 18:08:59
Moving beyond Freelancing: 4 Insights to Growing your Design Firm
Go Media's early work I received a series of questions from a freelance designer concerning how to grow from being a one-person freelance ... design jobs? Well… that’s tough to answer. It’s a lot of different things. I’m not going to be able ... designer into a “real” design firm. I thought I should share my answers to her questions [more...]
Date: 2008-07-17 16:30:35
Outlook Good for Freelance Writers: Report
With the world economy facing a potentially extended downturn, most industries are feeling the pressure ... copywriting staff, the words still need to go out, says Black. The trick to bringing in freelance writing ... in the tech sector alone. But for freelance writers, it doesn’t have to be that way. “Luckily [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 20:46:14
How to Pack Effectively and Travel Light
Written on 10/10/2008 by Monika Mundell. Monika Mundell is a passionate freelance writer and pro-blogger. Her blog Freelance Writing helps new freelance writers to get started in this exciting industry ... of course. In that case, a sturdy suitcase on wheels will do the job just nicely. These days backpacks [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 11:46:21
made some additional income
I just updated my sidebar, I got paid today ($250) for 3 hours of freelance web development I did last week ... , I have a ($800) couple hour freelance photography assignment, an article coming out in a magazine with about 10 of my photos, as well as some more freelance web development. All in all, I think [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 20:28:38
Ask MeFi: Help me fuel my Starbucks addiction through freelancing!
What are some good sites to find short-term freelance writing/Internet gigs? ... like something a bit more substantive (and, of course, better paying). A lot of the freelance ... a product for $25-$50. My background is in writing and editing, but any type of broad IT-related [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 02:41:32
Recent Entries
5 Tips On How To Become A Freelance Photographer First things first, if you want to BE a succesful freelance photographer then the best thing you could possibly do for yourself would be to find an already established freelance photographer and talk ... Read Full [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 18:48:33
From Cubicle To Home Office - Essential Questions To Ask Yourself
Written on 9/18/2008 by Monika Mundell. Monika Mundell is a passionate freelance writer and pro-blogger. Her blog Freelance Writing helps new freelance writers to get started in this exciting industry. If you like to work with Monika, feel free to visit her Portfolio site.Photo Credit: mattfred Many [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 12:35:43
Freelance No-No: How To Not Get Taken Advantage Of
Every freelancer has gone through a trial period where they learn what works and what doesn't work in order to make money in the business. The hardest lesson to learn is arguably how to keep your clients from walking all over you... Post from: The Freelance Rant [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 13:17:08
Red Alert - Save Money On Your Next Shopping Trip
Written on 9/12/2008 by Monika Mundell. Monika Mundell is a passionate freelance writer and pro-blogger. Her blog Freelance Writing helps new freelance writers to get started in this exciting industry. If you like to work with Monika, feel free to visit her Portfolio site.Photo Credit: tiswango [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 13:45:24
5 Ways To Fall Asleep Quicker
Written on 9/25/2008 by Monika Mundell. Monika Mundell is a passionate freelance writer and pro-blogger. Her blog Freelance Writing helps new freelance writers to get started in this exciting industry. If you like to work with Monika, feel free to visit her Portfolio site.Photo Credit: mahalie [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 14:54:36
A First Hand Guide On How To Start Freelancing
In this guest article, Jacen Nicely goes through the first hand personal experiences of becoming a freelance designer ... , not just designers. When Jacob first threw out the offer on Twitter (Follow Jacob On Twitter) to write [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 22:00:18
3 Legitimate Ways To Get Paid Online
Written on 9/16/2008 by Monika Mundell. Monika Mundell is a passionate freelance writer and pro-blogger. Her blog Freelance Writing helps new freelance writers to get started in this exciting industry. If you like to work with Monika, feel free to visit her Portfolio site.Photo Credit: Odalaigh [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 15:21:11
Freelance Writing Jobs Friday, January 23, 2009
We end this week with 79 freelance writing, blogging, editing, translation and etc. jobs ... writing project Seeking writer / researcher / photographer (Texas) Industry Experts / Writers ... Copy Writer for Healthy Snack Company Freelance writers - Women’s Social Media Immediate [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 15:44:03
Freelance Radio, Episode 26: Goals for 2009
January 24, 2009 @ 3:55 am · Filed under Podcasts The twenty-sixth episode of Freelance Radio, the official FreelanceSwitch podcast, ... to Freelance Radio on iTunesYou can subscribe on other podcast aggregators by using our podcast feed– ... : Healthy living blog (and podcast) Wiredberries.com.Von: URL shortening service (with web statistics [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 03:55:28
How Much Should You Charge for a Website?
This question was sent in by Tom Nowell. Tom said he was a university student and has been building websites for people lately ... skillful freelance web designer. Does that seem high to you? It might, since very few in-house designers make even half that. There are some important things to consider as to why the freelance [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 12:45:26
Writing eBooks - 5 Rules of Success
Written on January 24, 2009 – 12:00 pm | by Wordpreneur | Unedited Guest Article by John BarilWriting ebooks is a very good way to make money ... with a background of experience.----------About Freelance Writing: Resources for Freelance Writers - Click ... as this can create “writer’s burnout”. Remember to always reward yourself after you have completed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 17:00:00
Pieces of the pie - working in small chunks
My friend and social networking dude Leon Benjamin has just posted an interesting piece about what he calls “fractional work”. He’s specifically referring to splitting a job into lots of small pieces, which ... for what used to be called ”employees”, too. We’ll all be “freelance” soon. (If you think “freelance” sounds too [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 17:06:28
20 Steps To Self Employment
As the rate and speed of lay offs continues, I’m meeting more and more people who are looking to leave the corporate world to become freelance ... jobs across the economy, there are far more problems to be solved. Problems which create opportunities for new businesses. How do you get started? Suppose you have a desire to become a freelance [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 01:05:16
Need a Web Designer, Programmer or Writer? | Paid Review of Project4Hire
In the world of the freelance marketplace, it can be hard to find one site that offers you access to skilled professionals spanning a variety of ... might have plenty of programmers, but not be geared toward graphic design. Add to the mix the fact ... fee. Like many other freelance websites, Project4Hire.com offers a safe transfer option [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 13:00:56
Learning To Grok Twitter
Somehow, the first time I saw a web page, even without an image since I was on a DOS machine, ... you do, or don’t. Write well and often, Two newsletters: Abundant Freelance Writing - a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings. Writing With Vision - for those who want [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 16:18:31
Help! I'm speaking at a Writers Conference and I need your thoughts
LT Boa Small size.jpg Okay, I am officially a procrastinator. I got asked to speak at this National Writers' Workshop Conference down in Florida. The Topic: Best Practices in Freelancing. The speech is coming up THIS WEEKEND and it occurred to me that I haven't freelanced in...let's just say many moons -- voice mail existed, but email [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 19:30:00
19 Ways to Build Your Business When Work is Slow
Dealing with ups and downs in terms of your work level is part of being a freelancer ... of freelance designers out there, having an effective portfolio is important. However, it’ ... not a gifted writer. A blog can help you to network with others in the industry, improve your name [more...]
Date: 2008-07-23 00:56:34
is ottawa a pipedream?
Okay, as we get closer to the one year anniversary of this blog - in lieu of gifts or flowers, ... to making freelance writing and photography my main focus.Which means, the move is now 100 ... on the side and they meant I didn’t have to bust my rump as much with my freelance work. So… it would [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 09:00:56
How Writing a Novel Improved My Bottom Line
In honor of NANOWRIMO, I thought I’d share with you some of the ways writing a novel has impacted my business! ... and for now - while I’m mastering the basics - I’ll stick with that. In the freelance writing arena I’m learning ... . When I applied the same discipline to my freelance work, productivity and quality soared. Creating [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 09:30:43
Cosmopolitan Responds To Scarlett Johansson Mix Up
Blame it on the freelancer!! UK's Cosmopolitan Magazine has finally responded to the allegations that their entire interview with Scarlett ... from a freelance writer who swore he interviewed the actress... and they believed him. "UK ... journalist regarding the actress’s marriage. We ran these quotes in good faith with the understanding [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 14:13:00
20 Steps To Self Employment
As the rate and speed of lay offs continues, I’m meeting more and more people who are looking to leave the corporate world to become freelance ... jobs within the banking sector – and indeed the wider economy, there are far more problems ... you have a desire to become a freelance consultant or have a great business idea, how do you actually [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 00:52:24
A letter to a beverage after a crummy week
Dear Chocolate Beer, I’m a dark beer kind of girl. I don’t generally like beer but if I do, I want it dark and hard and with a lot of oomph to it ... beer. What really, really stinks though is getting laid off. Yep, my day job was working ... freelance baby. Horary for less time commuting I guess. You know what, I really love freelancing. I love [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 03:12:15
How to Talk to Non-Tech-Savvy Clients
Jargon I wrote this article originally for Freelance Switch (my first paid article ever) so go check out their post to read what other tips Freelance Switch readers have offered ... in the illustration industry…”Have you ever worked with an Illustrator before?” Don’t Underestimate Their Knowledge [more...]
Date: 2008-07-06 11:00:20
How I Prepared To Be A Freelancer Problogger
Six months ago, I became a professional blogger (or problogger, as the lingo goes) ... extremely risky. Resigning my full time position to pursue what is essentially a freelance writing ... my wife). I don’t know if it’s come through in my writing, or if you’ve read long enough to tease [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 10:43:03
Reporter Diaspora
On Community Funded Reporting site Spot.US, David Cohn reports from Freelance Camp - "an unconference for freelance professionals of all sorts - artists, coders, writers, designers etc ... replacing traditional journalistic content.Newpaper business models based on print advertising slowly lose [more...]
Date: 2008-08-16 16:07:56
Anne To Try Triond, Helium and Associated Content
A couple of years ago as I searched for freelance writing jobs I started to see ads by Associated Content ... was joined by Helium advertising for freelance writers. Helium pays “top” writers a revenue share ... let you know how that goes and over the next few weeks will work to keep you informed about what’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 19:46:01
SpearTalks: Jesse Hora Dot Com
You know what we like? When the names of people we love (Jesse Hora) start winding up next to names of artists we worship ( ... as a freelance illustrator/designer. Through all the traveling and shenanigans of the past two years ... freelance illustrative designer originally from the great mitten state (MI in case you don’ [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 21:29:12
Laughing at the Pieces Will Never Die!
Lately, I've been feeling that Facebook has been killing my blogging. Well, that's not entirely true ... to be, between looking for a job, looking for freelance work, and -- when I'm lucky enough to get it -- actually doing freelance work. Scatterbrain: Trying to find work has made my brain something [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 05:26:05
The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: College Football Edition
I’m apparently one of a tiny handful of college football fans out there that actually thinks the BCS system works well ... time since switching to freelancing work. (@ freelance switch) In Praise of the Adult Allowance ... into success. For me, there was food for thought for both people seeking jobs and people doing hiring, too [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 14:00:47
Day Thirteen | I’m Waking Up
Day Thirteen. I’ve been in a daze for some time, never all there, kind of foggy. Going from a fixed schedule to freelance in the blink of an eye didn’t help, either. Today ... reacquainted led me to a freelance gig that came at just the right moment.Things aren’t black and white [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 03:33:02
1 -
50
of
813
Posts
Page:
First
| <
Preceding
|
Next
>
0
|
1
|
2
