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Three Things Every Freelance Writer Should Have

Posted in The Watercooler on May 29, 2021

One of the most desirable aspects of being a freelance writer is that you can work from the comfort of your own home. There can be several problems associated with working from home enticing beds, terrible daytime television, and a fully stocked refrigerator being just a few of the obstacles. However, for the most part working from home rocks. With the freedom to design a completely personalized home office, freelance writers have no excuse for working in a crappy, uncomfortable, and uninspiring environment. A home office should ignite creativity and harbor productivity.

6 Productivity Tips for Freelancers

Posted in Productivity on May 28, 2021

As a freelancer, you've likely found that keeping yourself busy isn't that difficult, but keeping yourself productive is another story. From time drains and stress to poor concentration and loss of focus, anyone even considering going the freelance route should take some time to learn about the seven habits and tools of effective freelancing. Integrating some of these productivity tips and tools can help keep even the most easily distracted freelancer on track.

Online freelancing for newcomers

Posted in The Watercooler on May 17, 2021

The attraction of freelancing and of being your own boss is plain to see, “so you work from home and work whenever you want to? Great!” However, what this somewhat romanticized vision of freelancing fails to address are the many difficulties and challenges that freelancers face on a daily basis in their working lives.

Using Search Operators For Your SEO Link Building

Posted in The Watercooler on May 12, 2021

SEO is a great way in which to market your business – and a vital aspect of ensuring that your site climbs the search engine results pages is link building. Search operators are widely underestimated tool which can help you in your link building endeavors. Ultimately, their main strength is the way in which they can pinpoint potential link targets with minimal effort.

Financing Your Startup Company the Right Way the First Time

Posted in Money Tips on May 11, 2021

You've developed a business concept and now you need the financing to make your dream into reality. Before you drain your personal savings to try to start your company, take time to research the financing process. With a bit of planning and research, you will help ensure that you have financing set-up to help you not only start your business but also keep it open for the loan haul.

3 Benefits for Using a Pseudonym

Posted in The Watercooler on Apr 29, 2021

For nearly a decade, I've been using my middle name instead of my given name for my professional and creative endeavours. This decision initially confused and amused friends and family, but with the increasing prevalence of social media, search engines and identity theft, people have become more aware of the dangers of having their personal information so readily available over the internet.

Communicate with the Customers Properly: Freelance Writing Advice

Posted in The Watercooler on Dec 20, 2020

If you are a freelance writer, not working in-house with a company, then you probably realize how important it is to get the communication with the customer right. It is better to have this settled from the start. This is especially true for customers who have a stable group of repeat customers providing frequent gigs. Encouraging the customer’s attachment to you as an employee is one of the keys to freelance writing success.

Why Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Is Key to Your Freelance Business

Posted in Productivity on Nov 01, 2020

Of course Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is a well-known environmental slogan. It’s less well-known as good freelance business practice. While freelancing may not always be about saving the earth, some of the same things that make the eco-friendly slogan powerful apply equally as well to the freelance life.

7 Tips for Conducting a Constructive Phone Conference

Posted in The Watercooler on Oct 17, 2020

I once worked for a manager that was fond of conference calls with our spread-out team. Poor fellow was not adept at leading these confused gatherings, however, so when he was out of earshot we called them chaos calls, a far more fitting description. In these 7 tips we offer sound advice for conducting a constructive phone conference. When handled well, these calls are inexpensive, can be very productive and produce tremendous time savings.

Should You Take the Check Even if You're Not Into Your Client?

Posted in The Watercooler on Jun 13, 2020

Graphic Design / Creative Freelancer Advice: Should You Take the Check Even if You're Not Into Your Client?