Comments on: The Building Blocks Of A Successful Freelancing Career

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:02:56 +0000

It’s always good to learn more information. I have been wanting to get into freelancing but I recently started blogging a few months ago and invested some money to be able to make money doing what I enjoy doing anyway. I have looked around at a few freelancing websites to find a topc that I can write about, but I haven’t found one that doesnt require experience. I’m a single mom and my son was born prematurely at 24 weeks and he has cerebral palsy. He is 5 years old and he has been through alot but one thing is for sure is he is a fighter and he’s getting better everyday. But to make a long story short currently I’m going to school online for Computer Information Systems to get my associates and bachlors degree. I’m trying to be prepared for our future and work from home. So if you know of a freelance job or a website that I can visit off hand I would like to sign up and get started. My blog site doesn’t have many post as of yet but I’m getting there and looking for options so I can start freelancing. By the way your link is one of my favorite links on my blog! If you have any advice for me you can send me a email. Thanks~Kristy

By: Kari

Kari — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:14:04 +0000

I’ve hired and managed freelancers in my previous full-time job, and now I’m working on the other side of the fence. I think that’s invaluable – to know what you would expect from a freelancer you hired, and then striving to work to those standards yourself.

By: srijaga

srijaga — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:09:22 +0000

Great Article. I will made a printout and stick on my workspot to remind these always.
-sj

By: Weddingzilla

Weddingzilla — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:33:03 +0000

Awesome article. Great food for thought.
Thx!

By: Weekly links for March 11,2008 « Freelancebusiness’s Weblog

Weekly links for March 11,2008 « Freelancebusiness’s Weblog — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:40:46 +0000

[...] is the most efficient way to stay on top as a freelancer. The simplest way to find if you are a reliable partner is to ask yourself if you would hire [...]

By: Tess McCabe

Tess McCabe — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:56:06 +0000

Great tips – I also make the effort to thank/notify the client they their payment has been received (and make note to thank them for their promptness, if they pay quickly!). Not only is it good for admin reasons (especially when payments are done online), but it reinforces that you appreciate their business, and makes them feel that they are good honest business people who look after their suppliers.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:00:17 +0000

Great article. I really agree with your thoughts on the importance of reliability and responsiveness. Clients need to know that they will be taken seriously during the lifespan of the project.

By: Ritu

Ritu — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:52:56 +0000

Thank you everybody for sharing your techniques on how to build a successful freelancing career. Like I had written, you guys’ willingness to share and participate makes Freelance Folder such a wonderful blog to write for.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:30:31 +0000

I am big on Thank You notes. It’s something that seems so small, and is so easy. Thank You notes go a long way in setting you apart from the competition, while branding you as a courteous professional — one who values and nurtures ongoing business relationships.

By: Meryl.net » Freelance Tip: Reliability, Follow up, and Fear

Meryl.net » Freelance Tip: Reliability, Follow up, and Fear — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:42:14 +0000

[...] Freelance Folder writes that a successful freelance career requires reliability. Based on my own experience and others, it’s true. Sometimes I want to stop recommending freelancers to clients. I do this as a favor to the client and the freelancer, but I rarely see positive results. Often, the freelancer stops responding or responds when the mood strikes (one week later instead of within 48 hours) — an unacceptable timeframe for clients. [...]