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17 Websites to Boost Your Designer Profile

Posted July 25, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

17 Websites to Boost Your Designer Profile
Freelance designers have a number of different methods for finding work. In many cases, simply getting your profile and your work exposed to more people can lead to an increase in work.

The Cutest Freebies: Twitter Bird Icons & Illustration

Posted July 25, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

The Cutest Freebies: Twitter Bird Icons & Illustration
I wanted to offer an alternative to the “Twitterific Bird” that people tend to use a lot in their sites, I think Pasquale’s Illustration is a lot softer, friendlier and more inviting…

Pen To Paper: Getting Clear On What Work-Life Balance Means To You

Posted July 25, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Pen To Paper: Getting Clear On What Work-Life Balance Means To You
Confusion is a real pain in the ass, because it gets you all locked up inside. With so many directions to choose from, where do you start going? What if you choose the wrong direction?

Step Zero: Smite Your Inbox Gremlins For Good

Posted July 25, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Step Zero: Smite Your Inbox Gremlins For Good
Whether your daily inbox counter reads five or 500, this post will help you to simplify and enjoy the art of email.

Thrive, Even When Odds Are Against You

Posted July 25, 2008 in Business, Lifestyle 6 Rockin' Comments »

Just last week I noticed it in a parking lot where I stop frequently. It was a spectacular sight - a bright red flower growing up through a tiny crack in the pavement. The fact that the plant had survived was amazing. The fact that the plant was actually in bloom was even more astonishing.

Now, before we go any further, let me clarify. I’m not talking about some scraggly weed with a half-dead flower. This was a healthy, flourishing bloom - worthy of the finest garden.

I examined the parking lot. Not even the smallest bit of topsoil was visible. There was nothing at all in the parking lot that looked like it could nourish a flower.

Yet, somehow this particular flower had managed, not only to survive, but also to actually thrive. Despite the odds, it was a healthy, growing organism.

The Lesson For Freelancers

The odds of success are against most freelancers, especially when they are starting out. The fact is that most business start-ups fail within a few years. [Click here to read more →]

Creating A Widget Ready Footer In Wordpress

Posted July 24, 2008 in freelancenews 1 Rockin' Comment »

Creating A Widget Ready Footer In Wordpress
It is a common site now to see a widget ready footer on a wordpress powered site, it adds some extra areas to add widgets that would maybe look out of place in the sidebar.