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Why Freelancing Is Freakin’ Hard

Posted December 12, 2008 in Business, How-To

Despite how magnificent it can be to work for yourself, there are some things about freelancing that just plain suck. And no matter where you specialize, these vicious drawbacks usually find a way of asserting themselves.

What drawbacks am I talking about?

• Dealing with the feast & famine cycle
• Managing every aspect of business entirely on your own
• Finding time to market yourself, do client work, deal with clients, keep up the administrative stuff, and still grow the business
• Balancing work and life (and often family) while dealing with all of the above
• Getting sick, going on vacation, or otherwise not working 24/7 while still dealing with all of the above

Now if you only look at these negatives, freelancing seems like a pretty bad idea — that’s definitely not the case. It’s important to acknowledge the challenges of freelancing, though, so that you can manage them and learn to free yourself from the usual limitations.

And that’s what we’re going to do in this article.

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Below the Fold: Why Scrolling Isn’t A Bad Thing

Posted December 12, 2008 in freelancenews

Below the Fold: Why Scrolling Isn’t A Bad Thing
Scrolling doesn’t always make or break a page. Here’s why.

Logo Identity Inspiration from LogoPond : Best of 25 Logos

Posted December 12, 2008 in freelancenews

Logo Identity Inspiration from LogoPond : Best of 25 Logos
Logo design is an important area of graphic design, and one of the most difficult to perfect.

HDR Tutorials, Resources and Inspiration

Posted December 11, 2008 in freelancenews

HDR Tutorials, Resources and Inspiration
The best collection of HDR tutorials, resources and inspiration on the web.

Web Design Trends: Sunbursts and Sun Rays

Posted December 11, 2008 in freelancenews

Web Design Trends: Sunbursts and Sun Rays
Looking at how to create your own sunbursts and showcasing 15 beautiful websites that include the sunburst effect in some shape or form.

Free animals vectors download

Posted December 11, 2008 in freelancenews

Free Animal vectors for Download
A series of 13 animals silhouette vectors you can download for free.

How To Stay Focused: 7 Ways To Keep On Task

Posted December 10, 2008 in How-To, Productivity

Do you sometimes feel as though your current task is the very last thing you actually want to be doing?

Do you put off necessary tasks for something that’s less important, but more interesting or amusing?

If you answered yes to either of those questions, know that you’re not alone. Procrastination and loss of focus is something that all freelancers must deal with at one time or another.

When you work for an employer you may have a supervisor checking in on your progress at regular intervals. If you get behind on your work, then he or she is going to let you know about it.

However, as a freelancer staying focused is solely up to you. It is easy to get distracted to the point where you can’t meet your deadlines. Yet, as a freelancer, you can’t allow this to happen or your business could fail.

To help you stay on focused, and keep your mind from wandering, here are a few simple tricks that you may not have thought of:

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50+ Stellar Websites Submitted by the Designers – Part 2

Posted December 10, 2008 in freelancenews

50+ Stellar Websites Submitted by their Designers
Following on from part 1, 26 more talented designers submit there favorite websites that they designed for clients, themselves or for experimental purposes.

The Purpose of Online Marketing Strategies

Posted December 10, 2008 in freelancenews

The Purpose of Online Marketing Strategies
What’s the difference between online and offline marketing? Find out in this article.