A Freelancer’s Ultimate Christmas Wish List
Posted December 21, 2009 in Inspiration, Lifestyle
It’s that time of the year again — kids are making Christmas lists and dreaming about what they’ll receive on Christmas morning. I thought it was time that we shared our own version of what many freelancers might like to receive.
I’ve tweeted this question on Twitter and we’ve talked about it on the Freelance Folder Fan Page.
Based partially on those responses and also on what I would like to receive myself, I’ve created the Freelancer’s Ultimate Christmas Wish List. I think many freelancers will be able to relate to my list of freelancing wishes.
The Freelancing Wish List
Here are some items that many freelancers would love to receive as a gift this year:
- More Clients/Better Clients — Based on the feedback I’ve received as well as my own experience, many freelancers wish for more clients and/or higher paying clients.
- More Time — What freelancer couldn’t use some additional time? In some cases better time management is the answer, but other times we really just need a few extra hours in the day.
- New Computer and Other Equipment — Who wouldn’t like a better computer, or at least another one? I just got a new computer not too long ago, but now I am tempted to get a Netbook for convenience when I travel.
- Mobile Devices — Most freelancers want the freedom to be mobile. Even if a freelancer doesn’t actually travel much, it’s nice to have the option. That’s why mobile devices like iPhones and Blackberries have made it onto this freelancing wish list.
- ebook reader — There are many devices on the market that will allow you to load books electronically. I’d love to have one of these devices with me the next time I sit in a doctor’s waiting room or fly on a plane. (The smaller the device, the better…)
- Software Apps — I’d love to have better software apps. I think 2010 will have to be the year that I get better invoicing software. I’m also interested in speech recognition software. What software are you interested in?
- Books — I have a long list of books (ebooks and otherwise) that I’d like to get. (If you haven’t already gotten the Freelance Folder books — The Unlimited Freelancer and How to Start a Freelance Writing Business — it’s not too late to add them to your Christmas wish list.)
Your Turn
I’ve shared my Christmas wish list with you. What would you like to receive as a gift for your freelancing business this year?
Add to the freelancing wish list by leaving your answers in the comments.
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About the author: Laura Spencer is a freelance writer from North Central Texas with over 20 years of professional business writing experience. If you liked this post, then you may also enjoy Laura’s blog about her freelance writing experiences, WritingThoughts. Laura is also on Google+.
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35 Comments
Murlu
December 21st, 2009 at 9:59 amI would really love a Kindle. I have too many books that I want to read but with the computer right in front of me I never get around to them. At least with a Kindle I’d be able to break away for a bit and relax :)
Ionut Staicu
December 21st, 2009 at 10:37 amA Herman Miller Embody. But I’ll buy one very soon (next month or so) :D
Tomas
December 21st, 2009 at 11:09 amI would love to get an iPhone and Smashing Magazine Book.
Jesaka Long
December 21st, 2009 at 11:48 amNumber one on my list is more referrals. It’s one of the best (and low cost) gifts you can give any freelancer.
If we’re talking drool-worthy, then I dream of upgrading to a 17-inch Mac Pro. It’s 2010 goal!
Laura Spencer
December 21st, 2009 at 11:58 amReferrals. What an awesome idea Jesaka!
It’s a freelancing gift that is always welcome…
Lexi Rodrigo
December 21st, 2009 at 12:09 pmHi Laura,
I wish you knew my hubby so you could send him a link to this post ;-)
He thinks my wish list is so geeky but these really are the things I want (your list is pretty accurate for me)… much more than new clothes or jewelry or whatever it is regular wives want, LOL!
Glenn Sorrentino
December 21st, 2009 at 12:10 pmnew MacBook Pro, NAS drive, extra apple monitor and about $5k to make a nice office. Only about a $10k wish list. High hopes ;)
Drey
December 21st, 2009 at 12:37 pmYou’ve pretty much listed what I really wanted. What you’ve missed, which i think is quite important is a nice fitting computer eyepiece, plus an Italian Leather “CEO” Executive Office Chair. Now that’s what i call freelance CEO!
Amber Weinberg
December 21st, 2009 at 1:26 pmI REALLY want the new Smashing Book. It looks fantastic!
King Sidharth
December 21st, 2009 at 2:30 pmYo man! That’s all I need in the whole good world and yea some movies too…. Movies are the Freelancer savior… though freelancers don’t get time to watch any but when we do… we miss the timeline as if we need movies to do that… but well… you know/.
LukeSF
December 21st, 2009 at 2:44 pmSome extra free hours a day won’t hurt for sure… And would really enjoyed what was mentioned on one of the site – to have my fonts collection finally sorted and arranged :))
P.S. Though I definitely won’t mind new hardware…
Laura Spencer
December 21st, 2009 at 3:32 pmGreat additions!
The Smashing book does look interesting — I can see why you are all so excited about it. I’m a writer, so, not on my list… but, would probably make a good gift for any web design friends.
Keep the ideas coming.
Elliott (Set Yourself Freelance)
December 21st, 2009 at 3:43 pmI feel like I’ve already got my wish list…great clients.. Finally making what I’ve wanted to make for a while as a freelancer. Free time when I need it. Work when I need it. My only Freelance wishlist is for more of the same of what’s been coming my way…
Already got the 17 inch MacBook this year…
Freelance life is good :-)
Elliott
Anil Amrit
December 21st, 2009 at 3:47 pmAlready listed most of the favs. If I had 10-20k or so I’d love a mid sized studio with a dual monitor G5 AV/Graphics Setup, a quite spot with bean bags and optics to be used as the ‘think tank’ , a play area….yeah a play area with Wii & PS3, a punch bag, fussball table and some dj decks.
I have all these things but not in a specific place all at once. Work hard, play harder :)
Anil Amrit
December 21st, 2009 at 3:48 pmAdd the smashing book to that list…it looks superb!
LaToya Irby
December 21st, 2009 at 4:54 pmA winning lottery ticket would be great. Then I could write without thinking about paying the bills.
rafael armstrong
December 21st, 2009 at 5:12 pmSince the bulk of my freelance work has been a LOT of photo retouching,sillo’ing these past few weeks, I’ve concluded that, other than more clients, I could really, really, REALLY use a tablet. My left wrist would be eternally grateful.
Vin Thomas
December 21st, 2009 at 8:06 pmI could use an Android phone. Maybe I will get the new Google device in the New Year. But my old Win Mo device is not pulling it’s weight…
Lorraine
December 21st, 2009 at 8:31 pmI secretly wish my family would splurge on a set of Bose noise-canceling headphones for me. I long to block out the all-season sound assaults–lawn mowers, weed wackers and snow- and leaf-blowers–that penetrate my home office sanctum.
Akmal Adnan
December 21st, 2009 at 9:37 pmI already have the smashing book for christmas and it is so awesome! go and get it guys. i am new with freelance job and i wish my current client will love my work . I hope 2010 will be a good year for me to start full time freelancing.
Laura Spencer
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 amGood responses! I especially like Elliott’s about great clients — that’s one of the best gifts that any freelancer could hope for.
BRANDI-ANN UYEMURA
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:12 amAll of the above and a regular freelance writing gig for a magazine! A Kindle would be nice and so would a Livescribe pen. =)
Stephen Webb
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:13 amThere are some good and very valid ideas on this list, the most useful being more clients and more time! Every designer could always do with more time, so time management software would be a worthy inclusion on any Christmas list.
Mobile devices and readers are definitely the future, the capabilities with the iPhone and digital readers have made work truly mobile. I’m sure the iPhone will be on many freelancers Christmas lists this year.
It’s good to see books are still included on the list! With all the technology out there and the net, books are still an invaluable resources and easy reference. You cant beat having a physical publication lying on the desk that you can instantly refer to. Thanks for a great list, Merry Christmas!
standart membran bayi
December 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 amBut my old Win Mo device is not pulling it’s weight… :)
Nicolas Miranda
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:15 pmman if only all of this could come true…lol
1.) more clients
2.) new macbook pro and 27″ imac
3.) kendel ebook reader
4.) a t1 internet connection
5.) better organization
6.) cleaner simpler forms & contracts
7.) more knowledge in PHP & MYSQL
8.) more time and more days
hopefully 2010 will be great for all of us. just like everyone else we deserve success and happiness. good luck to all my freelance folk in 2010 and the years to come. CHEERS.
Inugs Smith
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:00 pmI would love:
1.) the 17″ macbook pro
2.) mac mini server
3.) cinema 4D 11.5 studio bundle
4.) more clients
Laura Spencer
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:33 pmThere are a lot of good wish list ideas here. I can almost feel my own list getting a bit longer…
Richard
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 amomg your so right I would love
1. more time in a day
2. a nice net book to go along with my pro
3. More clients once i get number one lol
4. Walcom Tablet
and so much more but that will do for now :)
Gareth (Freelance SEO)
December 27th, 2009 at 5:33 amAn assistant would be fantastic, I put off so many little jobs its getting silly!!! Santa did not bring me one, so going to have to pester the wife.
evlilik
February 1st, 2010 at 9:20 amthanks for comment. a good text. very good.
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