There might be a freelancer out there who loves dealing with the bookkeeping elements of freelancing, but if so, she’s well hidden. Keeping track of income, expenses, amounts due, estimated taxes…well, it’s just not fun. But it’s a necessary evil. If you don’t keep proper account of the money side of your freelance business, you can run that business right into the ground – or worse, get into serious legal trouble. So, even if you’re a newbie with few clients, it’s a good idea to develop strong bookkeeping habits right from the start. How to do this? It doesn’t take massive brain work. Just good organization. Click here to read more »
Making the leap to become a freelancer is daunting, exciting and challenging, all rolled into one.
Being your own boss has huge advantages, but it can also mean that in times of uncertainty, there is no one to turn to, such as when a new project arises, or when work is taken on for a new and therefore unknown client.
In this day and age, time is money, and there is a temptation to jump straight in and start the project right away, after all there’s no time like the present.
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Did you know that writer’s block can last anywhere from 10 minutes to 10 years or possibly even longer? And 15% of Stephen King’s characters are actually murdered due to writer’s block? As most writers know, there are few worse things that can happen while working on a book or project than writers block. Even though writer’s block can strike at the most inconvenient of times and seem to linger forever, we’re here to help you move past that wall get those ideas flowing again!
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What makes popular blogs popular and great posts great? Is it their fantastic design? Consistent useful content? The writer’s voice? Successful marketing strategies? While all these are definitely important, something else is involved. Click here to read more »
Do you own a Smartphone? According to statistics, 1 in every 3 Americans owns a Smartphone and a recent study predicts 1 in every 2 Americans will own one by Christmas 2011. It seems there is no end to what these wonders of technology can do. And they can be especially helpful to freelance writers. Click here to read more »
For many freelancers, creativity is at the heart of what they do. But this doesn’t come easily all of the time and those periods where the well of inspiration has run dry are the bane of anyone who relies on ideas to earn a living. The good news is there are ways to improve the odds in your favour and increase your creativity on a regular basis. Here are four examples. Click here to read more »
Do you remember being told to ‘Do your homework’ as a child? I hear myself say it over and over again at my house to my child. And, yet I still need to do my homework as well! Bummer. As a freelancer it is crucial that to I do my homework and read each item and detail with a microscope. Details are crucial to your reputation which is directly linked to your success as a freelancer! Click here to read more »
Freelance workers enjoy many quality of life benefits: flexible schedules, lack of a daily commute, and comfortable work surroundings. Some freelancers enjoy the peace and quiet, but others crave human interaction to the point where silence drives them to distraction. Luckily, there are lots of networking opportunities for freelancers where they can mingle, both online and offline, and build relationships with others in similar or complementary roles. These relationships can help with the daily isolation, but more importantly, can give freelancers “virtual co-workers” to bounce ideas off, ask for advice, and yes, even commiserate about the SOB who rejected your best work. Click here to read more »
Freelancing is my life. It's what I know, it's what I'm good at, and I can't imagine doing anything else. You can call me "Freddie the Freelancer"… because I'd prefer not to use my real name for reasons that I'll tell you about in a moment.
