How To Find, Save, and Create Your Own Good Ideas
Posted October 30, 2009 in Business, Inspiration 30 Rockin' Comments »
“Where do you get your ideas?”
It’s a common question. If you’ve ever struggled with writer’s block or been stuck on what to design next, then you know exactly what I mean. The right idea can make the difference between a successful freelancing project and a failure.
In this post we’ll show you a few places where you can find good ideas for your freelancing business, and we’ll also give you some tips on how to generate your own winning ideas.
FreelanceFolder is Looking For Writers!
Posted October 29, 2009 in News, Writing 4 Rockin' Comments »
Are you an avid FreelanceFolder reader or someone who has always wanted to write for an audience of freelancers? Are you a top professional in your field with unique skills and the ability to write? Have you been freelancing for so long that you just have plenty of wisdom to share?
If any of that describes you, or if you just want to write for FreelanceFolder — then now is your chance. We are looking to expand our core FreelanceFolder team, and we are ready to hire two new paid writers on a long-term basis. Here’s what’s in it for you:
- Payment for every article written.
- Exposure to an audience of over 20k subscribers.
- Author by-line and photo on everything you write.
- Become a part of our team and help a lot of freelancers.
If you’re interested in applying to write for us, you can find all of the requirements and instructions after the read more link.
Are You Missing the Job Opportunities on Social Media?
Posted October 28, 2009 in Marketing, Social Media 22 Rockin' Comments »
If you’re not active on social media, then you could be missing out on the job opportunities that can be found there.
Today’s freelancers aren’t just telemarketers or multi-level marketers. Web 2.0 and social media have created many new freelancing job opportunities. Some of the jobs people enjoy doing from the comfort of their home include: blogging, writing, creating graphic art, designing web sites, and consulting.
Although many of you already understand the concept of freelance work and know how to get clients through social media, some of you may be missing out on the opportunity to use social media to build your freelance business.
The Power of Good Communication
Posted October 27, 2009 in Managing Clients, Writing 24 Rockin' Comments »
Often times freelancers communicate primarily online, using methods such as e-mail and instant messaging. Many of us apply for and accept new work without ever speaking to a client on the phone.
The beauty of the internet is that employers are no longer limited to choosing local talent for their projects, and we freelancers can work for clients all around the world.
That same beauty and power, however, can also be a considerable disadvantage for freelancers who don’t grasp the importance of good communication. If used properly, good communication can compel a reader to action, stimulate the imagination, or even win a new client project.
In this post we’ll explain how to communicate more effectively over the internet, and how to use that improved communication to further your freelance career.
5 Steps to Winning Any Client Project
Posted October 26, 2009 in Business, Marketing 22 Rockin' Comments »
The ability to win new client projects is an essential skill to any freelancer. It’s something we freelancers practice from the day we get started, and it’s usually a skill that builds over time.
Aside from just practice, there are actually a lot of things you can do to become better at winning new client projects. Winning projects is not a confusing process, and it can actually be broken down very methodically.
In this article we’ve done just that, and divided the project-winning process into five steps. Read on for an explanation of each step, and a few tips for what you need to do to win at each stage of the game.
Six Foundations of Freelance Success
Posted October 23, 2009 in Business, Inspiration 41 Rockin' Comments »
Are you sick of reading about other people’s success? Are you tired of seeing headlines like these?
- How I Made a Thousand Dollars In a Single Day
- I Earn a Full-time Income While I Sleep Without Even Lifting a Finger
- Retire Rich This Year
- Become a Millionaire Tomorrow
You could probably list similar headlines. The Internet is littered with these types of promises. You’re probably just about as tired of seeing these headlines as I am.
Real success doesn’t happen overnight, and it isn’t easy either. Most of these success headlines aren’t useful to freelancers — they may have worked for someone in a very specific situation, but most of them are just scams or useless information.
That being said, there is real success advice you can use that works practically 100% of the time. Best of all, following this freelancing advice won’t cost you a dime.
Open Thread: How Do You Relieve Stress?
Posted October 22, 2009 in Lifestyle, Open Thread 46 Rockin' Comments »
Working as a freelancer can be very stressful.
There’s the stress of having too many projects all due on the same day, and there’s also the stress of dealing with slow times when you don’t know if you’ll be able to pay the bills that month. They don’t call it the freelance roller coaster for nothing.
Throughout all of these ups-and-downs, we freelancers need to maintain composure. There’s always work to be done, whether it’s on projects or marketing, and we don’t have time to get bogged down with enormous amounts of stress. Not to mention, too much stress just isn’t good for your body.
So, how to you relieve stress? How do you handle those difficult ups and downs? How do you handle major due dates? What are your tips for other freelancers for managing their own stressful situations?
Leave your thoughts, tips, and magic bullets in the comments.
How To Maximize Your Freelance Income
Posted October 20, 2009 in Business, Marketing 41 Rockin' Comments »
Freelancing income often seems as though it is a limited commodity. It seems limited by time, limited by ability, and limited by the number of opportunities available. Many freelancers behave as though there is a specific number of freelancing jobs out there, and that once those jobs are gone there are no more jobs to go around.
That’s not necessarily how it works, though. First, there are new freelancing opportunities daily. Second, it’s possible to influence your freelancing income by making your own income opportunities.
In this post we’ll teach you how to maximize your income by both finding and winning opportunities that are already out there, and then by creating your own new income opportunities.
20 Professional Mozilla Firefox 3.5+ Ready Themes
Posted October 19, 2009 in freelancenews Add Comment »
20 Professional Mozilla Firefox 3.5+ Ready Themes
If you are tired of standard Firefox themes then just go on and scroll through this list. Choose one of these themes and browsing will become even more enjoyable!
Try searching "Getting Clients" or "Productivity"
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