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Who’s Really In Control Of Your Freelance Business?

Posted August 22, 2008 in Business, Inspiration, Lifestyle 12 Rockin' Comments »

The ideal of freelancing is to be your own boss, to set your own schedule, manage your own creativity and be responsible for your own budget. Sometimes though, the freelance life seems to do the opposite — you end up working for multiple bosses who don’t care about your personal world, yet still want to micro-manage your creative work.

At the end of the day, it can feel like you don’t really run your own business — your business runs you.

Freelancing comes in many forms and sizes, whether you’re a writer, designer or you just like to sell knitted scarves on eBay.  Whatever you do, you’ll have to make some compromises, but you’ll be happiest if you can find ways to take advantage of your flexibility and freedom.

Here are some tips for transforming your job from a worker bee’s cube to the desk of the CEO:
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Don’t Copy a Design — Steal It

Posted August 21, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Don’t Copy a Design — Steal It
The article discusses the principle of “stealing” good design instead of just imitating it — a process that involves learning and expansion of skills rather than plagiarism.

Marketing Essentials Part 6: Getting Exposure

Posted August 21, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Marketing Essentials Part 6: Getting Exposure
Exposure is key to growing your business. The more people that know about your services or products, the more chances you have to make a sale.

How to Score a Job With a Web Magazine

Posted August 21, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

How to Score a Job With a Web Magazine
Just because I’ll be paying you money in exchange for services doesn’t mean that we aren’t just two human beings. Let’s act like it, instead of inhabiting some charade in the name of a false sense of professionalism.

HD Todaily - 21/08/08

Posted August 21, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

HD Todaily - 21/08/08
The first ever HD Todaily, a daily post of the best articles and resources in Graphic and Web Design of the day.

9 Tips to Overcome a Writers Block

Posted August 21, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

9 Tips to Overcome a Writers Block
You want to write an article but you simply don’t have energy, inspiration or subject to write anything. Here are 9 tips to help you.