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2007-09-09 Sunday Links Folder

Posted September 9, 2007 in Uncategorized 4 Rockin' Comments »

Hello folks, time for another “Links Folder”. It’s Sunday, take a break, take some time to go and read those posts, I’m sure you will enjoy reading and maybe learn a thing or two. We got 8 articles/posts for you today.

Also my good blogging friend Ilker (who runs The Thinking Blog) launched his new portfolio site this week, check it out!

• Case Study: 7 Principles of Bootstrapping an Online Media Empire
• Applying for that first gig is easy, getting the confidence to do so is hard
• Social Media Marketing: Is it Worth Your Time?
• Tips to Increase Your Productivity
• The Art of Writing: 10 Tips from the Masters
• 10 Stupid Mistakes Made by the Newly Self-Employed
• Your Million Dollar Idea: Ready to Run With It?
• A Pricing Strategy for Everyone

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What Are Your Biggest Challenges In Your Freelance Career?

Posted September 8, 2007 in Lifestyle, Open Thread 5 Rockin' Comments »

First off, I want to tell you I’m extremely happy how FreelanceFolder is doing, we’ve been online since late July and already have around 50 articles published, and the blog has been featured and linked to from a number of great websites and blogs (KillerStartups, LifeHack, NetBusinessBlog and so many others!).

What I personally like the most so far, is the feedback we get from you folks. Our readers, rss subscribers, commenters, well you guys totally rock! Keep the comments, e-mails, questions and discussions going! [Click Here to Read More...]

Working With Friends And Family? – What You Need To Know

Posted September 6, 2007 in Business 10 Rockin' Comments »

My first client, when I started freelancing, was a good friend of mine. I had no experience, and was almost desperately looking for gigs. When that friend asked me to design his website, I said yes right away.

Was that a mistake? Definitely. But I learned a lot from that experience.

At first I thought it was going to be fun to work with/for a friend. It lasted for about a week, then I realized I was probably gonna end up working for 3 bucks an hour, and in fact that’s exactly what happened. About 100-120 hours for $350. Not really worth it. But it was my first gig, I wanted to do it, and I had to start somewhere. [Click Here to Read More...]

Why Your Press Releases Might Fall into the Junk Category

Posted September 5, 2007 in Uncategorized 4 Rockin' Comments »

I talk to lots of editors, both print and electronic, and they cry a similar refrain when it comes to press releases:

“Most of what I get is junk.”

Speaking as a former newspaper and magazine editor, the worst part of that scenario is that once an editor receives a press release that is junk, he or she is unlikely to open future communications from that business again, unless that business is a large corporation that cannot be ignored.

Since most of us don’t fall into that category, I can hear the flushing sound of far-too-may public relations campaigns swirling to the bottom of the toilet because their media communications are ineffective. [Click Here to Read More...]

Surviving Data Disaster: What’s Your Backup Plan?

Posted September 4, 2007 in News 24 Rockin' Comments »

Hardware fails. Accidents happen. And like it or not, your computer will die – suddenly, unexpectedly, and when it’s least convenient. There’s no avoiding this cold hard fact of life. But how much money your business loses – that’s completely under your control if you set up a smart backup plan now. Here’s how to do it – and it’s easier/cheaper than you think. Read on.

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7 Things To Keep In Mind When Designing Your Press Kit

Posted September 3, 2007 in Marketing 7 Rockin' Comments »

A mention in a magazine, a radio interview, or a TV appearance can definitely help your business reach the next level.

But in most cases for that to happen you need something more than a simple business card or an online portfolio.

A press kit (or media kit) is not a portfolio or resume. You give your resume or link to your portfolio/website to your potential clients, and you give your media kit to the press, to a journalist.

You want to be perceived as a professional. Someone who is driven, and is “going places“. [Click Here to Read More...]

2007-09-02 Sunday Links Folder

Posted September 2, 2007 in Uncategorized 3 Rockin' Comments »

Sunday again folks, hope you had a productive and lucrative week. Here are 6 posts/articles that I find are definitely worth reading. Please take some time to check out those blogs, I’m sure you’ll learn something new (I did).

But first, my good friend David Airey, who runs a really popular graphic design blog, is holding a contest. His blog just turned one! Congrats David!

• 15 Quick Ways to Give Value and Make a Positive Impression
• 5 Tips for Giving Feedback on Creative Work
• Dialogue Jump-Start Tip #1: Be Curious George – 1st post of the “Dialogue Jump-Start” serie by Tammy Lenski
• 50 Practical Home Office Feng Shui Tips
• Five Word of Mouth Marketing Strategies for Your Business or Website
• What I learned from starting my own business

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