I recently found a list of Top 100 money-making blogs online and the list is somewhat interesting. You’ve likely heard of some of these blogs. If you are a freelancer working from home then some of them are essential reading. I highly recommend that you subscribe to their news feeds. Take a look at the [...]
I’m a big believer in joint ventures and partnerships. The best thing to have happened to my online business, in fact, was a partnership agreement. It led to more income, more work, and more satisfaction.
As a freelancer, many times we’d rather go it alone. It’s that old self-reliance, independence forever mindset. I have it. I [...]
Most freelancers started out by working “on the side“, while keeping the 9-5 job. A paycheck every 2 weeks provides that feeling of security. Doesn’t it?
Many then quit the day job to go freelance-only. Others keep the day job, and wonder if going solo would be such a good idea.
So, when is it ok to [...]
I’m a firm believer that the web is setting some serious standards for the way business operates and the way it is going to progress in the coming years.
As I’m experiencing the management and ownership of my own business (Aspiring Indie), I can’t help but wonder about what the next generation’s work environment is going [...]
Creating a marketing campaign is one thing, getting it to be successful is a whole other thing that lots of people never think about. Most marketers design some marketing materials and leave it at that. They don’t get into developing their campaign further, refining it or even creating additional pieces. That’s why the lazy marketer [...]
There was a time when if you went into business for yourself you bought some business cards, put out a sign, and walked door-to-door to meet your neighbors, invite them over for a cup of coffee and ask them to send their friends over to see you. You were in business.
Today, it’s not so easy.
While [...]
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