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WordPress Theme Release : Simply Valid

Posted September 22, 2007 in Programming, Web Design 1 Rockin' Comment »

Hi folks, I just released a WordPress theme, and I thought I’d let you know. I’ve talked about using templates to boost productivity before on FreelanceFolder, and I guess if you run a blog you’ll be interested in that.

I’m aware that some of you guyz are not bloggers, but if you ever thought about starting a blog (or if you already have one), go have a look at Simply Valid. ;)

There are 2 versions, light and dark, and each comes with 2 different style-sheets, to put the sidebar either on the left or on the right. [Click here to read more →]

Blog Action Day - October 15

Posted September 21, 2007 in News 5 Rockin' Comments »

On October 15, we’ll be joining fellow bloggers and write about the environment.

Over 5,500 blogs have already registered, which means over 3.7 million people will hear/read about Blog Action Day (and certainly more than that as Reddit, My.Opera and Pixnet have decided to join B.A.D., meaning massive exposure).

I actually registered FreelanceFolder a while ago but haven’t had time to write about it. You know, freelancers are busy sometimes. :) [Click here to read more →]

Ahh! Those Slow Months!

Posted September 20, 2007 in Business, Lifestyle 6 Rockin' Comments »

Unless you’re some kind of super-hero (or should I say, “freelancer extraordinaire“), chances are you’ll find yourself without a gig for a week (or a month) at some point in your freelance career. It happens, it’s not fun, but there are things you can do to actually take advantage of the slow weeks/months and still make ends meet.

You know, those times when you simply cannot find a contract, you call everyone on your contact list and no one has work for you. You then ask your friends, your family, your neighbors, and still no gig. Yeah, I know…

Here are some simple (or not) things you can do that might help, feel free to share your own tips and tricks with us! :) [Click here to read more →]

The Bright and Shiny Object Syndrome

Posted September 18, 2007 in Marketing 1 Rockin' Comment »

Many of us freelancers, entrepreneurs, marketers, will use buzzwords when talking about our company or talking to a potential client about what we can do for them.

David Armano has put together a really nice presentation, definitely worth checking out.

Read the full post on David Armano’s blog

[Click here to read more →]

Why Keeping An “I Hate” List Can Make You Money

Posted September 17, 2007 in Productivity 3 Rockin' Comments »

No business is perfect - especially when it’s a small business or one-person show.

There are always things you know you need to do that will make it easier to get your work done, find new clients and make your time more valuable.

But the barriers of time, resources, and motivation often stand in the way of a more profitable you. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, you have the potential to rapidly boost your earnings simply by leveraging a powerful tool:

The “I Hate” List.

Read on to discover how. [Click here to read more →]

2007-09-16 Sunday Links Folder

Posted September 16, 2007 in Uncategorized 3 Rockin' Comments »

Put your to-do list away, go get a coffee (tea would be better though), sit back, relax, and enjoy those posts/articles. I’m sure you’ll learn something new.

By the way, Christine from Create Business Growth just started a new blog: Self Made Chick (love the title), check it out, looks really promising!

So, how was you week? ;)

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