Starting out small doesn't mean you can't keep up with the competition and keep pace with the big boys. Most people have this notion in their heads that when you open your own business, you're bound to stay small and insignificant for a long while before you finally get a break and make it big.
Read moreOne 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.
Read moreAs 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreSEO 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.
Read moreYou'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.
Read moreFor 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.
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreOf 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.
Read moreI 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.
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