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How to Build Influential Relationships

Posted June 3, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

How to Build Influential Relationships
When people hit you up, it isn’t too hard to build a relationship with them because they did the hard part. But if you want to build relationships with influential people…

Advice for online graphic design portfolios

Posted June 3, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Advice for online graphic design portfolios
When it comes to online graphic design portfolios, there are a lot of factors you need to consider. It can be easy to make costly mistakes…

How to Talk to Non-Tech Savvy Clients

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How to Talk to Non-Tech Savvy Clients
Learning how to carry out a compelling conversation with your non-tech-savvy client is a crucial skill that all freelancers must possess…

7 Factors that Separate Good Websites from Bad Websites

Posted June 3, 2008 in freelancenews 2 Rockin' Comments »

7 Factors that Separate Good Websites from Bad Websites
What is it that determines whether a website is good or bad? As individuals we each have our own opinions and we’ll never completely agree on which websites are good and which ones are bad…

The Amazing Power of Personal Encouragement

Posted June 2, 2008 in Lifestyle 15 Rockin' Comments »

As freelancers, we like to think of ourselves as being independent professionals who are pretty much able to get by totally on our own. We don’t really need help or feedback from others because, after all, we’re supposed to be beyond needing that.

At least, I sometimes think of myself that way.

I can personally testify, however, that receiving personal praise can make a tremendous difference in a freelancer’s outlook.

Today, I was fortunate enough to receive some kind words from a freelancing colleague that I respect and it has certainly brightened my outlook.

In fact, if I’m totally honest, I can still remember the first time that encouragement made a difference in my life. I was about ten years old. I was talking to a playmate, another girl in my school who I really admired. With wisdom well beyond her years, she said this to me:

Laura, I think that you could do anything if you really put your mind to it.

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Getting Rid of Bad Freelancing Habits

Posted June 1, 2008 in Business, Lifestyle 9 Rockin' Comments »

Having worked with a lot of freelancers throughout the years, let’s just say that I have identified quite a few bad habits which will make me not recommend a certain service provider and, of course, not work with him or her in the future.

This article is written from the perspective of a person who works with and hires a lot of freelancers. Taking advantage of my experiences and advice and getting rid of these bad habits may just prove to be a decision you will not regret. That’s if you actually have these bad habits. If you don’t, keep rockin! :)

Basically, I have identified two important types of habits, and let’s start with: [Click here to read more →]