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9 Clues That Your New Freelancing Gig May Actually Be a Scam

Posted January 14, 2013 in Managing Clients

When I began freelancing, one of the things I was most afraid of was failing victim to a work-from-home scam. As a result, I was super cautious. I checked and double-checked every potential client carefully. If something didn’t seem right, I didn’t pursue it.

I don’t think that was a mistake.

Even though freelancing is much more commonplace that it was ten years ago, the scammers are still out there. Freelancers still need to be careful.

In this post, I’ll share some clues that what seems to be a legitimate freelancing gig may actually be a scam. I’ll also share some tips and resources to help you avoid scams in the future.

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Why Doesn’t My Client Take Me Seriously?

Posted November 16, 2012 in Managing Clients

Lack of client respect is a huge problem for many freelancers. I hear the complaint often, “my client just doesn’t treat me like a professional.”

A client who doesn’t treat you like a professional can lead to a number of problems:

• Mistakes on the part of the client
• Communication problems
• Lower payment

If you’re working with a client who doesn’t treat you like a professional, don’t despair. In this post, we’ll examine the reasons why some clients don’t take freelancers seriously. We’ll also discuss what you can do to win a client’s respect.

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5 Cheap Methods for Attracting New Clients

Posted November 11, 2012 in Managing Clients

Freelancing successfully is all about meeting new people and generating leads for project work. This is how you can pay bills and earn money for work day-to-day. This isn’t the easiest task but it is necessary if you plan on freelancing long-term.

I have collected five interesting viewpoints for generating potential freelance clients. These techniques are often cheap or even free and may only require some of your time. Marketing your skills to the proper audience will ensure at least a couple positive results. But persistence is the most important trait when looking to success in the freelance world.
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5 More Reasons to Try WordPress

Posted November 7, 2012 in Business, How-To, Managing Clients, Marketing, Productivity

Last month we talked about WordPress and why the demand for WordPress websites is only going to grow. That’s why it’s so important to get started now and be at the front of this trend.

Today, I’d like to have Conrad Feagin – the founder of LearnWebDevelopment.com – explain why WordPress is so impressive and popular. But, first I have an announcement…

LearnWebDevelopment.com’s last WordPress Bootcamp was a huge success and sold out well before the deadline. Because of this they have announced another WordPress Bootcamp starting in December. Yes, it’s almost a month away, but there are three BIG benefits to registering now:

• 1. You’ll save $200 on early bird pricing (that’s over half off)!
• 2. You’ll get “Building Websites in WordPress” immediately so you can get started today.
• 3. You’ll secure your spot before they’re all gone.

Go here.

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