Comments on: Open Thread: What’s Most Important to Your Freelance Success?

By: Translator Jobs

Translator Jobs — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:04:52 +0000

all that we need is a good motivation and a positive response in everything that we do..
and we can be successful if we keep on searching better jobs.. a hassle free one

There are many websites that offer to connect clients with a freelancer. These services often have many freelancers who bid on particular projects that clients post. Other services simply post projects and allow freelancers to submit a resume and samples of previous work. A freelancer often can find projects through word of mouth, from a former employer, or from classified ads in print as well as on the web.

By: ivan

ivan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:24:51 +0000

I see passion and knowledge about what you are doing will you tremendously.

By: Jenn Mattern

Jenn Mattern — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:09:30 +0000

I often find that the most successful freelancers are the best marketers. It doesn’t matter how great your writing, design work, etc. is if you can’t build visibility and attract clients. At the same time, if you’re an excellent marketer and you have even remotely decent skills, you can make a very successful living at it. Ideally, you’ll have both – ability / creativity and marketing skills / confidence to go out there and get the gigs.

By: Shamelle - TheEnhanceLife

Shamelle - TheEnhanceLife — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:43:05 +0000

There is always drama on the road to achieving success. There are a few that come to mind…
1. Definite major purpose – this means having your heart fixed on what you want and not abandoning that purpose due to temporary defeat.

2. Mastermind alliance – gathering two or more individuals to help you achieve your purpose

3. Giving more than asked for – in other words, going the extra mile and providing a better service than you are paid for. Giving opens the door for receiving.

4. Faith – knowing without a double everything is working for you to accomplish your definite purpose.

5. Pleasing personality – not being easily offended, realizing keeping harmony and peace is an asset.

6. Personal initiative – you must act on your plan towards your definite major purpose.

7. Positive mental attitude – this will attract what you need to achieve your definite major purpose.

8. Burning desire for your definite major purpose – this stimulates you to work your plan

9. Self-discipline – encourages you to think before you act.

10. Focused attention – helps you to think about and do what you want and off what you don’t want.

By: DKumar M.

DKumar M. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:39:06 +0000

I’m not only talking about writing.. in general you need to first set your target and then you have to be focused….. & finally you should know what you doing… in other words you had to believe in yourself.

in my case I’m always more curious then cautious and that serves me pretty well. or i must say i had a natural hunger of knowledge and i guess that is what keep me focused.

“Money making” target is important but “only money making” target is not good. there are many other things which needs to be figured.

Improvement in skills and work always necessary and awareness of latest happening around gives good results. Always follow what you like or what you want to. After all Nothing gives more pleasure then one nice cup of coffee in the morning.

be simple, Life’s theory !!

By: QuietRebelWriter

QuietRebelWriter — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:13:54 +0000

I think an essential key to success is actually writing well, and doing simple, “duh” kind of services. I write high-quality work, but I also make sure to be polite and open to clients, proactive in keeping them up to date and asking questions, and sticking to deadlines and the parameters of the project. It’s shocking how much repeat business I get just from these simple maneuvers. I guess not everyone else is doing that…

By: BryanG

BryanG — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:29:52 +0000

All of the above then some!

As a business owner the number of things that you need to be able to manage and do will can’t ever be boiled down to one or two things.

You/your business has to have integrity, purpose and clarity.

You have to be passionate about what you do because passion is all you have!

You have to be able to manage the nuts and bolts of your business, like paying the bills, managing cashflow, selling you product and so on.

You hav to maintain your creative spark and constantly refresh your skills and knowledge base.

That’s what can be frustrating about going on your own. Working for someone else, you know usually what you have to take care of being own your own you are taking care of everything.

Okay now I have to get back to 50,000 other things on my list!

By: Brandon Cox

Brandon Cox — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:22:43 +0000

I don’t know that it’s the MOST important, but a huge factor in my success is the investment others have made in me – mentors, friends, and family. I have a supportive spouse, business leaders who check in on me and offer great advice, and others who are willing to give their time to me. I think we ought to “pay it forward” by investing in others at least as much as we’ve received, but I’d have to thank those who have helped in a multitude of ways along the way.

By: Mason Hipp

Mason Hipp — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07:08 +0000

@Melek — That’s a great point. I know a lot of ruthless business owners who will never succeed because they just walk over everyone and never help a single person out. Success is a team sport, doing it on your own just doesn’t work well.

@Matthew — I think passion is definitely a needed ingredient. Is it the only important one though? It may be the only thing you need, but I’m not sure. What do you think?

By: Matthew Bibby

Matthew Bibby — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:55:15 +0000

Now you really have me thinking!

I think Freelance Success comes down to ‘Are you passionate about what you are doing?’