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
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Freelancing
January 24th, 2009by Ray Edwards | Filed under Marketing by Ray EdwardsSir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish historical novelist and poet, ... in 1903. Today, the word “freelance” has changed into different forms: as a noun, freelance or freelancer; as a verb, a photographer who freelances; and as an adverb, he works freelance. Freelancing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:43:57
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
Freelance writers can earn more money from home
Freelance writing and their experience I am a freelance writer, I have more than 2 years experience in freelance work ... projects from this site. When I started my freelance career that time I don’t know about any websites ... . But now a day overall economy is very low, so two years back I decided to start with freelance work [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 13:52:30
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
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
These Times Are A' Changing
These times are a'changing... Find out what these thousands are up to in the blog below!Happy Chinese New Year!It’s the Year of the Ox they say ... earlier in the month as I had intended. I hit the ground running in 2009 with several freelance work ... and make me work toward my dreams. I confess that I’ve not been writing fiction lately at all. My heart [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 01:15:00
Any one looking for a freelance work
Hello,Please get in touch with me if you are looking for a freelance work. I have a site based on cakephp and want to add a few features to it ... , send email to cake-php@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cake-php ... -php?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 08:55:00
Employee of the month
Things have been taking an interesting turn in recent weeks. As I mentioned here, I moved into offices with Adii in mid July ... . Really speeds up the process quite a bit. Also, Adii recently started {radiiate}, a creative web solutions company, and that’s were most of my freelance work for him came from. Eventually the work [more...]
Date: 2008-08-11 19:54:32
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
Scam ads that scream stupid
I regularly scour the web for professional blog job posts (corporate ghost blogging is one of my commercial specialties) and I found this howler ... a more serious note, if you’re a freelance writer — or a prospective freelance writer — don’t work for free ... and offers you exposure. Also don’t work for outrageously low rates such as $0.05 per word (or [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 21:20:28
Dave Gibbons Speaks On Watchmen (Parts 2 & 3)
A couple of weeks ago we posted the first part of an extended interview with comic book artist and Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons ... from DC came over here and invited various others whose work they’d seen…and they offered us jobs freelancing for DC…and I’ve worked for DC on and off probably ever since. More than 25 years now. So [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 04:01:45
What regular folks can do when their computers crash
What regular folks can do when their computers crash Marjorie Backman Aug 27th 2008 Filed under: Entrepreneurship, TechnologyComputer meltdowns, ... at home to look up a quick answer to a question or a phone number, no e-mail and no ability to work at home. As a freelance writer and editor, I frequently work at the editorial offices of various [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 22:23:13
Working from home: How To Do It The Right Way
by cassie humbolt Today, with the whole country trying to conserve energy, people are trying to find ways not to drive as much including work ... that you are a graphic designer working freelance. Your client has asked for a new logo and a different page layout [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 08:37:47
Approaching Agencies for Freelance Work
Freelance copywriters and graphic designers don't get to meet with their potential clients in person very often. It can be a challenge to woo those agency prospects when they're on... [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 05:28:00
2008 personal review part 1, or how to quit your job and start a new life
I started 2008 working for a small charity in Horsham, a job I was beginning to tire of, and ended it working in my dream job, ... , all of whom were busy with plenty of freelance work… Quitting work and moving into the Brighton scene [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:57:36
Dealing with Inexperienced Clients
(This post will be more helpful for freelance models and even actors)The thing about working freelance is that you won't always be dealing with clients that have huge budgets and industry professionals handling their projects. Companies turn to freelance models [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:31:00
Valp Now - Graphic Design
Valp Now was an editor in several video games magazines. He is now working Freelance as graphic designer and art director. His work is super creative and full of Colors, you have to check also his wonderful Before/After Retouching pics See more info and pics here Via Cyana Posted by CyrilStyle for Design Yout [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 17:44:58
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
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
The Freelance Life: Fresh Starts and New Chapters
As I watched President Barack Obama’s swearing-in ceremony yesterday, I started reflecting on fresh starts, new chapters, ... that came along with this full-time position. As for freelancing? I’ll still continue my freelance ... management, but when you only have evenings and hours after work to do your freelance assignments [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 15:57:51
50 Ways for Writers to Find Article Ideas
January 22, 2009 @ 12:00 pm · Filed under mind mapping, Freelance Writing, advice, planning, writing, work One of the joys (and frustrations) of being a freelance writer contributing to multiple magazines, newspapers, and websites is the need to come up with a constant flow of new ideas for articles.This is not always an easy task by any [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 12:00:14
Pete Harrison Interview
Pete Harrison is a very successful designer that has mastered the art of photo-manipulation. As a freelance designer Pete works for many different companies doing commissioned work ... the next few years I set up a website to showcase my creations, and expanded my online presence. I got [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 08:20:57
Re: Any one looking for a freelance work
I am interested,Please send me more information in a private message.RegardsMarcus SilvaOn Jan 25, 8:55 am, Novice Programmer <novice.prog...@gmail ... .com wrote: Hello, Please get in touch with me if you are looking for a freelance work. I have a site based on cakephp and want to add a few features to it. -- Thanks & Regards, Novice [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 15:58:00
Make a Steady Background Income from Selling Stock Work [How To]
Freelancer Collis Ta'eed makes about $200 each month from work she mostly did years ago and hasn't touched. From putting his (admittedly clumsy) illustrations up for sale on stock photo sites, she steadies her freelance income and makes better ... are watching residual royalties accumulating every month. Have you regularly sold work through stock [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 12:30:00
Hydro Seventy Four - Design
I was first introduced to the work of Hydro Seventy Four over at one of my favorite streetwear retailers, Tank Theory ... on a project for Endeavor Snowboards, everything began to click and a voice was found within illustration. Between working full time for a small Skateboard company and trying to aquire freelance work many hours [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 19:14:04
Re: Any one looking for a freelance work
I'm interested, we can discuss about it,please send me the details in a private mail,thanks, AndreaOn Jan 25, 9:55 am, Novice Programmer <novice ... .prog...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Please get in touch with me if you are looking for a freelance work. I have a site based on cakephp and want to add a few features to it. -- Thanks & Regards [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 15:53:00
Weekly Roundup: Weekend Reading Edition
Photo courtesy of bravenewtraveler These weekly roundups are beginning to resemble carnivals (”The Frugal Dad Carnival” has a nice ring to it) because I am finding so many excellent articles ... to diversify my freelance work by picking up a project I’ve had sitting around for a while now. Fellow [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 11:00:52
How to Find a Job Online
With the unemployment rate at 6.7 percent, its highest level since 1993, many people have given up even looking for work ... to find everything from full-time to freelance and contract work. Make sure to check out the job board [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 18:01:14
It’s Hard Work being Unemployed
Lately, Hollywood has not been kind to Mr. M or any of his colleagues ... since July.Mr. M works freelance on movie and commercial sets, it’s good pay when there is work ... the payee of the job meant a lengthy hold-up as they tried to track down the employer.Mr. M said [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 14:45:00
Simply Seven Things I’m Up To (Or Not)
I was thinking that there were a few things I wanted to tell you about, then happily remembered I’d an outstanding “7 things” tag ( ... s freelance work (leaving me freedom to pursue other creative interests) with nothing to do with writing ... to get in the way of the writing and coaching work that I do, Including feedback for bloggers, if you’re [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 08:08:23
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
Deciding Whether to Follow the Dream…
I’ve been thinking a lot about what to do with myself regarding the writing since the book was published ... scenarios on any scrap of paper I could lay my hands on. I trained as a journalist because ... my first love. I took the decision over Christmas to concentrate on freelance work to allow [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 18:14:33
Happy Hallothanchristmanewyear!
Hey faithful readers! And you faithless ones, too, I guess. Nyah to you, as I’ve managed to post again, and it’s only taken me, what? Three months? ... , I turned around and spent a good many hours working on a couple of freelance development projects (Ant’ ... of that I’m also currently teaching my continuing education web development course – though [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 20:13:29
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
Becoming the monster
At some point, do we really start to self-identify with our characters, even in aspects we don’t really share with them? ... Truza) who works as a freelance researcher, a hacker in the old-school sense, and perhaps a future ... . We dance between acting and writing, improvising these fictional people. And while most of us would [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 04:44:44
Look, I know it’s wrong….
{ 2009 01 24 } Yeah, that was dinner. It was good, bad, and embarrassing.Here’s what happened: My dashing husband is out of town ... appears to be in the tank and freelance work is sparse and some people and even large corporations seem to think it is okay to not pay people for work done… but I digress. I wanted to post a “how [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 14:03:15
Were All Gonna Die - 100 meters of existence
In the beginning of 2007 I was in a state of mind where I knew that I had to do something different than what I usually do - that is eat, sleep, hang out with friends and work as a freelance photographer in Copenhagen. I decided ... that editing while writing is the safest way to make sure that you’re writing a never-ending story [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 22:42:15
Lisa at Questioning Transphobia could use some help
Being the incredibly lazy person I am, I’m just gonna quote Donna rather than write anything of my own… ... . Most of you know what an awesome writer she is, so it’s bad enough that her posts at QT and comments at our blogs will be missed, but she also does some freelance work at home on her computer. She needs [more...]
Date: 2008-10-18 09:02:48
Presidential Portraits (Rick Tuma)
With lots of attention being paid to the inauguration of the new American President today, here’s a set of portrait drawings of the 43 former U.S ... of illustration for the Tribune, from info-graphics to cartooning, and also does freelance work in addition ... toys, you can see a QTVR view of his toy-filled work station at the tribune here.)It’s [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 14:37:45
Genius Among Us
I'm always a little bummed when I hear that the MacArthur "Genius" Fellows have been announced for the year ... by their West African ancestors." Chimamanda Adichie - a freelance writer and novelist, her works ... careers I never knew existed). His accomplishment? " He has explored how landslides and glacial erosion [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 14:00:00
Goodbye Myspace.
You may have already noticed, but the link to our Myspace page has been removed from our sidebar ... what we did. It also supplied us with some great clients for freelance work, some of which ... in our experience that there have been significantly less requests, whilst the number of graphic designers [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 12:32:13
Too Much To Tweet? Tweet It With Twitblogs
In his Twitter post on Christmas Day, Jimmy mentioned Twitblogs so I decided to check it out and look at it further ... was not visible without highlighting it. The developers are listening to issues and suggestions ... Your Twitter Popularity With TwitterCounter (7) Tips & Sites For Finding Freelance Blogging Work (Part [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 19:01:03
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
Warning Signs of Things To Avoid
All business owners face situations where they have taken on clients or contracts that they wish they hadn’t. As the saying [ redflag ... .jpg goes, “hindsight is twenty-twenty” but fortunately when it comes to freelance work there are some warning signs of of jobs and clients that you would be better off avoiding. The following tips [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 17:00:48
An Unfortunate Change in my Job Status
Filed Under:UncategorizedGood news if you’re looking for a CSS/HTML/Javascript Web Guy with keen photography skills and a decent eye for design! I was laid off just now from my previous employer, so I am free to entertain job opportunities in the form of full time work and freelance projects. I’m fast, I’m talented, and I’m hungry [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 17:50:13
2008 Impacts 08 Online Survey
From Impacts 08 at the University of Liverpool Impacts 08 is carrying out research to find out how European Capital of Culture has affected ... , designers and other creative people to complete a short online survey - in particular those who are working freelance (full or part time) or managing very small creative businesses or community arts [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 14:37:04
Sustaining Creativity During Tough Times
Recently, I read an article over at Creativity Portal that really hit home with me ... for a full-time job and leave my freelance work to an “extracurricular” activity. Second, we knew ... . In September, he was laid off from his job. With Mississippi unfortunately boasting the 3rd highest [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 00:41:33
How To Become a Foreign Correspondent
This is a great post I came across today on Madator: Blogger Scarlett Lion recently offered up some really thoughtful, ... work, and freelancing, and then adds some more general thoughts. I'll quote a couple of those ... out Matador's archive on some of the world's best travel and adventure jobs, and how to land them. Photo [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 23:32:54
Lesser of Two Evils: Media Companies Explore Alternatives to Laying Off
Not that long ago news that major media companies were mandating unpaid weeks off and significant salary cuts would have been ... , say, freelance labor or hours worked, or by renegotiating deals, we're certainly doing that." Gawker is speculating that the cuts may be as much as 15%, though it will vary per writer. In somewhat [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 17:30:06
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