Blog Posts - Freelance Tips

Full disclosure: I’m writing this right now because the alternative is that I will go out to the movies, mostly for the purpose of eating a giant bag of buttery movie theatre popcorn than to actually see the movie itself. ... The post How Choosing...

Thinking about starting your own home-based business… but not sure if it’s quite right for you, or if you’re ready to quit your 9 to 5 job?  Here are 5 signs that it’s finally time to quit your day job and... The post 5 Sign...

Since the Goodbye 9 to 5 live masterclass takes place in just 3 weeks (yay!), I thought I’d share with you a sneak preview of what you’ll get inside the masterclass: 4 tips for creating your plan of action when... The post 4 Tips for Crea...

Get the FREE 8-day e-course for new freelancers I didn’t always know I wanted to be a small business owner. In fact, 10 years ago I never would have thought that this is where I’d be today.  It’s been an... The post My Freelancing Story: The 6...

As a freelancer, you get to be the boss, secretary, office manager, employee, and bookkeeper, all rolled into one. And no doubt you are stronger in some of these areas than others! Most people become freelancers because their strong skills... The pos...

The start of a new year can be a fresh start for so many other areas of your life! And when you're trying to organize your life and be your best self, one of the things you can focus on is to simplify your to-do list. Top five tips to simplify your t...

When people find out I am a freelancer, or when they ask me how my freelance work is going, 95% of the time they will shake their heads and say, I couldn't do what you do. I just don't have the discipline to work from home and be my own boss. As I ha...

When people find out I am a freelancer, or when they ask me how my freelance work is going, 95% of the time they will shake their heads and say, I couldn't do what you do. I just don't have the discipline to work from home and be my own boss. As I ha...

Last week we talked about why testimonials are important for freelancers. Now it's time to discuss how to request testimonials from your clients! Here are some tips for asking for testimonials from clients: Ask for testimonials from clients with whom...

For web designers, ideas are very important. If web designers don’t have fresh, trendy and almost-original ideas, they might as well stop designing because it is the fuel that drives their job. Without any ideas, there would be no design and no des...

I’ve been approached with the possibility of paid work writing a feature script. Which is.. Related posts: Jeff Loveless, From Writing For The Jimmy Kimmel Show To Writing For Marvel J.J. Abrams explains taking over Star Wars: Episode VII writi...

More and more people are starting to engage themselves in part-time or full-time freelance work as it enables them to earn additional income on the side without the usual hassle of a regular employment. But just like any other thing that exist in thi...

If you're a website developer, whether you're working solo as a freelancer or you've got an employment contract with a company, you'll possibly come up against obstacles that have to do both with design creativity and work deadlines. Not to worry tho...

I have worked for the corporate industry for almost 6 years.  I have worked in different companies with different cultures and different people you have to deal with in my daily life.  I have traveled to different places to attend meetings, confere...

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