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5 Ways to Promote Your Business for Free Online

Posted October 17, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

5 Ways to Promote Your Business for Free Online
While this list doesn’t include every free promotional opportunity out there, it does give you 5 great places to start marketing your business for free online.

8 Ways Freelancers Can Survive In A Troubled Economy

Posted October 16, 2008 in Business 17 Rockin' Comments »

Everywhere you look these days, the news is about the economy. Mostly, it’s bad news.

There’s no question that these are rough economic times. How will these times affect freelancers?

I’ve seen some bloggers and some news reports that predict an increase in business for freelancers as businesses slow down their hiring of permanent employees. I’ve seen other reports that predict slow times for all, including freelancers.

Personally, I have no idea what effect the economy will have on your business. I suspect that the effects that you feel will depend on many factors including: your field/products, how long you’ve been in business, your experience, your skill, and possibly even your physical location.

Whatever the case, there are some steps that you can take to protect your freelance business right now.

Here are eight of them:
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5 Creativity Killers And How To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing Again

Posted October 15, 2008 in How-To, Inspiration, Productivity 51 Rockin' Comments »

How do you get your creative juices flowing?

I get that question a lot from fellow freelancers, and unfortunately there’s no perfect answer because we’re all different and we all have a different working style.

But for those of you who have asked, here are my top 5 creativity killers and how I manage to stay focused, productive and creative.

#1 — Multi-Tasking And Distractions

I know some people have mastered the art of multi-tasking and working on tons of things at once. I tried and it’s not for me. There is no way I can focus on a project while trying to reply to emails, talk on the phone and chat on Skype. In order to get my creative juices flowing I absolutely need to focus all my attention and energy on one thing: work on that project. [Click here to read more →]

How To Stop Scrambling For Clients And Get A Steady Stream Of Paying Gigs

Posted October 14, 2008 in Business, How-To, Marketing 9 Rockin' Comments »

Freelancing can be your ticket to freedom — but it can also be a terrifying ride if you have a hard time getting a steady stream of clients.

There’s good news, though — it doesn’t have to be that way.  By taking a look at the “big picture” for your freelancing venture, you can position yourself to have more business than you can handle even in today’s tough economy.  So let’s put “scrambling for  clients” behind you and dive into a few strategies that put you back in control of your freelancing future.
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Letting It Soak: A Success Strategy for Projects Needing Creativity

Posted October 14, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Letting It Soak: A Success Strategy for Projects Needing Creativity
When a new creative project starts people typically take two approaches. They will either get working on it right away if they have the time or push it off till right before the deadline. Neither strategy will allow you to be at your creative best. Instead I recommend you start early and let it “soak”.

Open Thread: Is The Economy Hurting Your Business?

Posted October 13, 2008 in Business, Open Thread 17 Rockin' Comments »

This Monday I want to discuss something a little more serious. No matter what country you’ve been hiding in, chances are you’ve heard about the economic turmoil that’s plagued most of the world. Things have become very tough for a lot of people.

But what about us, as freelancers?

Freelancers are definitely better off in some ways — we can’t be fired, after all — but depending on the industry, we could be just as vulnerable as anyone else. It’s not easy to run a freelance business if clients aren’t buying…

How are you handling the economic changes? What effects have you seen in your business? Are you doing anything different as a result, or to prepare?