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3 Powerful Ways To Bring In More End-Of-Year Business
Posted December 9, 2008 in Business 5 Rockin' Comments »
The end of the year can be a dry time for some freelancers — potential clients are on vacation, hectic schedules mean emails don’t get returned, and on top of that, the troubled economy is taking its toll.
With so many businesses tapped for cash, is there any hope for ending the year strong?
You bet [...]
How To Find Hidden Traffic And Use It To Get More Clients
Posted November 21, 2008 in How-To, Marketing 15 Rockin' Comments »
Finding clients isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Working above and beyond to get great customer feedback and solid word-of-mouth advertising isn’t always enough to keep the bills paid and the fridge stocked, so any client-grabbing advice is welcome news to the harried freelancer.
But did you know that underserved, ready-to-buy clients might [...]
5 Brand-Building Actions Every Freelancer Should Take Now
Posted November 11, 2008 in How-To, Marketing 18 Rockin' Comments »
When it comes to creating a steady stream of clients, your brand isn’t just something that helps — it’s a make-or-break part of the deal.
If you don’t deliver a brand that’s powerful and memorable the very first time a potential client comes across your website or blog, you’re taking the risk of being passed over [...]
7 Freelancer Stress-Busters You Can Use Today
Posted October 29, 2008 in Lifestyle, Productivity 10 Rockin' Comments »
Freelancers often give the “traditionally employed” plenty of grief about the downsides of having a boss: long hours, uncertain opportunities for advancement and being under the thumb of “the man.”
But freelancing isn’t always a bed of roses, and in a lot of ways can be even more stressful than working for an employer.
We’ve all heard [...]
A Simple Way To Stop Clients From Rejecting Your Proposals
Posted October 21, 2008 in Business, Marketing 21 Rockin' Comments »
Just lost a potential client because they can’t afford you?
You’re not alone — we’ve all been there. But in these troubled times, letting a potential client slip through your fingers isn’t something you want to risk again, let alone experience.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep a window-shopping prospect looking at your [...]
How To Stop Scrambling For Clients And Get A Steady Stream Of Paying Gigs
Posted October 14, 2008 in Business, How-To, Marketing 10 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 [...]
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