There are times and places for eloquence. This isn’t one. There’s something you need to know and you don’t need fanciful principles, lofty concepts, or useless ideology. This is a report on a case study that will change the way you freelance.
Let’s get down to brass tacks and set a solid foundation with some undeniable [...]
Some time ago the folks at Freelance Switch had this survey (I’m sure you’ve heard of it by now), 3,700 freelancers responded and now we get to see the results. If you took part in the survey you probably already received the PDF report, if you didn’t participate you can make a donation (of at [...]
Christine, I have a confession to make. I got a copy of your eBook (How I Built a Profitable Freelance Business for Under $50 … And How You Can Too!) and read it through it. I thought it was great, even though I wasn’t technically a freelancer - I just wanted to [...]
It doesn’t matter what you do for a living, chances are there are times where you find your work stressful. Even worse, if you are like most Americans, the line between your work and “home” has been invariably blurred due to changing demographics and improvements in communications technology.
The NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and [...]
There has always been a consensus that entrepreneurs think differently than the average Joe; however, it was not until fairly recently that the root of this “entrepreneurial thinking” was identified.
Saras D. Sarasvathy, in her study, “What Makes Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial?” examined the reasoning of 30 founders of companies, ranging in size from $200 MM to $6.5 [...]
FAQ: Do You Accept Rush Jobs?
I am often asked whether I accept rush writing jobs. My answer to that question is: Yes!! Sometimes... I will take on rush work when I can complete it without affecting other project deadlines.
40 Most Beautiful And Inspirational Website Designs Of 2008
2008 has brought some big changes in the design trends. One of the major ones was the end of the “glossy revolution“. View the top 40 amazing, beautiful and inspirational website designs of 2008.
Freelance Designers: Is Name Recognition Important for Success?
Freelancing by nature tends to be a career that isn’t going to put you in the spotlight. Here's a balanced look at the impact of name recognition on the career of freelancers.
Communicating with Indecisive Clients
Web designers will get to work with all different types of clients. While that’s one of the nice things that keeps the job from getting too monotonous, we also have to be able to communicate effectively...
Pen Zen: Bring Clarity to Writing
Have you ever read an email from someone that was too wordy, lacked focus, and left you confused? How can we learn from reading such emails to improve our own communication?
What’s In a Business Name? Everything?
Something I’ve been thinking about for quite a while is a business name. Ever since I started designing, developing and publishing my own sites, I’ve felt like I needed a name.
Hate Writing Query Letters? Try LOIs
Letters of introduction are simple to write, and once you've got the formula down, you can adapt it to almost any market.
Top 5 Laptops for Developers
It’s primarily the larger type of desktop replacement laptops that attract the developer’s attention. This list gives a few examples of some laptops that stand out in this department.
