About the author: Jeffrey Way is a full-time freelance web developer who is most comfortable when blending in with a corner at a Starbucks while working. When he's not designing for his clients, he maintains a blog that contains thoughts and tutorials related to web development. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his fiance' and dachshund.
How To Cope With Rejection As A Freelancer
Posted July 26, 2008 in Business, Lifestyle 15 Rockin' Comments »
“I used to save all my rejections, always thinking, “I’ll show them“. I always talk about how hard it is, but I also think it’s glorious… …Writers are writers because they can’t help but be writers; they have to get it out there. I feel more whole and reassured when I’ve written something. I try [...]
[Read More]How To Weather The Storm By Making Your Money Work For You
Posted July 22, 2008 in Business 11 Rockin' Comments »
Unless you’re an extremely successful freelancer, you’ll most likely find yourself holding an umbrella at some point or another. One month, you’ll have more than enough money to pay the bills. The next, you’ll find yourself considering the possibility of throwing in the towel.
What do you do when paying the bills each month requires a [...]
Why The Delete Key Is My Best Friend When It Comes To Telling Off Clients
Posted July 9, 2008 in Business, Lifestyle 16 Rockin' Comments »
I’ve always prided myself on the fact that I provide impeccable customer service. But bottom line - if you’re in the service industry (which we are), you will find yourself dealing with ridiculous clients.
Whether you’re a waitress being screamed at by an angry customer about a spot on his fork, or you’re an IT person [...]
Is It Okay If You’re Not Qualified For The Job?
Posted June 27, 2008 in Business 29 Rockin' Comments »
What’s an expert? I read somewhere, that the more a man knows, the more he knows, he doesn’t know. So I suppose one definition of an expert would be someone who doesn’t admit out loud that he knows enough about a subject to know he doesn’t really know that much. -Malcolm Forbes
If I could attribute [...]
You Don’t Realize How Talented You Are
Posted June 17, 2008 in Business, Lifestyle 29 Rockin' Comments »
We, as freelancers, are many times our own worst enemies. Through out my experiences, I’ve learned that artistic people tend to be the most analytical. Even to this day, I cringe a bit before pressing the send button when e-mailing a proof to a client.
Yes, I am always proud of my work, but there is [...]
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