Freelance Personality: Are You Built for It?
A survey of more than 900 workers found freelancers differ from employees on all five of the Big Five personality traits. Here's what that means if you're thinking about going solo.
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The Importance of a Daily Schedule
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
Read moreStepping into the Shoes of a Freelancer Writer
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.
Read moreHow to Move From a Full-Time Job to Freelancing: Part 1
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.
Read moreBranding 101 for Freelancers: Making sure you stand out from the crowd
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?
Read more5 Tips to Make Your Small Business Appear Larger
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 moreThree Things Every Freelance Writer Should Have
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.
Read moreOnline freelancing for newcomers
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.
Read moreUsing Search Operators For Your SEO Link Building
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.
Read more3 Benefits for Using a Pseudonym
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.
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