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The Importance of a Daily Schedule

Posted in The Watercooler on Sep 29, 2021

When we gave up a job to work from home as Freelancers we probably had visions of a productive home office, that would provide us with being paid for doing something we love to do, combined with the freedom of self employment to take care of our life responsibilities


Stepping into the Shoes of a Freelancer Writer

Posted in The Watercooler on Jul 13, 2021

Freelancer opportunities provide people from all over the world the chance to earn income for the skills they provide to independent or company employers. Freelancing really has become the next big thing.


How to Move From a Full-Time Job to Freelancing: Part 1

Posted in The Watercooler on Jul 12, 2021

If you're thinking of flying the corporate coop and becoming your own boss, then today is your lucky day. If you dream of busting out of the cubicle wasteland and finding greener pastures as a freelancer, then you're in good company.


Branding 101 for Freelancers: Making sure you stand out from the crowd

Posted in The Watercooler on Jul 05, 2021

If someone asked you what your brand said about you and your freelance business, could you tell them? Do you understand what branding means? Do you realize that you have a brand, even if you don’t have a logo or a tagline for your business?


5 Tips to Make Your Small Business Appear Larger

Posted in The Watercooler on May 31, 2021

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.


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.


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.


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.