Comments on: 3 Time-Tested Ways to Kick It Up a Notch

By: Rene Kriest

Rene Kriest — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:13:44 +0000

An upside down approach. Nice points and well put! I highly recommend to go for the extra mile (#1). It is getting lonely there, really! :)

By: Adrienne Tange

Adrienne Tange — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:22:16 +0000

Great tips on growing your business! I definitely will start using #1 and #3. Here’s another idea: collaborate with experts who have complimentary skills to combine services. If you are skilled in writing Web content team up with a Web designer and graphic designer to create a Web site service package. If you are skilled in writing training materials team up with a trainer to create a training service package.

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By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:05:03 +0000

Jeremy’s tip is very good – one thing I do besides use my desktop planner is on my large whiteboard, I write in the next 2-3 tasks I can do (not all of them, just the next couple of things I can do right away without waiting on other things to be finished first) under the name of each active project.

That way if I have a certain amount of time available I can see all the tasks that can be done at once.

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By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:45:54 +0000

Great tip Jeremy!

Organization is indeed a key part of freelancing. In fact I could write an entire post on it. (Maybe I will.)

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:26:04 +0000

#4 Organize your files, on the computer and off

One of the key features in my setup is the proper organization of all of my resources, on and off the computer. It helps me kick it up a notch when I know exactly where everything is. Occasionally I have to take a couple hours to reorganize, but I win this time back many fold.

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:09:10 +0000

I’m glad that you liked the post Preston! Thanks for sharing your own personal application.

By: Preston Lee

Preston Lee — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:58:08 +0000

Excellent tips! I love the one about doing just one more thing. Thats what I do to keep business up. I always make sure and do just a little more than expected for each of my customers. Whether it’s getting the product done earlier than the deadline, or giving them something for free or at a discount, I find that doing something extra really helps them get excited about telling others. When my current customers are more than pleased, they tell their friends to come to me for work.

Recently i designed a logo for a company and then offered pros and cons for certain ad specialty stores in the area. I gave them an idea of places I preferred and why. They appreciated the extra effort I put in and not only gave me a bonus, but recommended me to some other clients.

Going the extra mile for everyone is definitely a must!
Thanks for the post!