As a freelancer it is relatively easy to find yourself doing a wide variety of work in buckets of time. Ultimately, your whole day is taken up with projects, and you’ve done little to nothing to develop your skills or plan for your future. But is there a better way to do things? Maybe a [...]
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Three (Almost) Foolproof Sources of New Freelance ClientsThere’s one thing that all freelancers are consistently looking for: more work. Sometimes, you just have some feelers out there. Other times, you’re desperately looking to make some extra money. When you’re in the latter category, you may want to consider these options for getting more work ASAP. http://freelancefolder.com/three-almost-foolproof-sources-of-new-freelance-clients/
Making the Jump from Contractor to Small Business OwnerThere are lots of terms that the self-employed use to describe themselves: freelancer, consultant, contractor, small business owner, etc… But each term has its own distinct meaning. And I can honestly say that I’ve recently taken the jump from one to the other … and it hasn’t been easy. Up until now, I’ve been a freelancer [...] Using QR Codes For Small Business MarketingQR codes, or Quick Response Codes, are those little insignias (they look like USB codes) that anyone can point their phone at and automatically be directed to a website, video, or fan page. Small businesses are now jumping on the QR code bandwagon. Here’s what you need to know about how QR codes work and [...] 4 Years' Worth of Freelance Pitches (and the Results)Matador Goods editor and freelancer Lola Akinmade shares the results of her last four years of submissions and what she’s learned from the process. Take notes … I’m sure you’ve had to submit some of your own pitches, too. http://matadornetwork.com/network/4-years-worth-of-freelance-pitches-and-the-results/
5 Tips for Growing a Small BusinessMuch of what you learn about starting a business comes from trial and error. Thankfully, people who have done it before are often willing to share their words of wisdom. Michael Alter, president and CEO of SurePayroll, put together five tips for growing a small business that you probably won’t learn in business school. http://www.lvrj.com/sponsored/five-tips-for-growing-a-small-business-126653993.html?ref=993
How to Become an Irresistible FreelancerThe definition of irresistible is “incapable of being resisted or withstood.” So wouldn’t it be great if our clients (and all potential clients) just couldn’t stand to say “no” to us? In this article, Lexi Rodrigo shares her secrets to turning yourself into an irresistible freelancer. http://freelancefolder.com/how-to-become-an-irresistible-freelancer/
Common Small Business Marketing MistakesUnless you’ve hired a full-time marketing person (not likely!) you’re left to market yourself or your business. So what are the dos and don’ts of doing that? In this really interesting article, Francine Hardaway, founder of Stealthmode Partners in Phoenix, Arizona, picks apart a small business owner’s vehicle and all the marketing information painted [...] 5 Exciting Career Tracks for FreelancersWhen you work for a company, you’re always on a career track. But what about when you work for yourself? Is there really any way you can grow? Get “promoted”? Here are some interesting ideas about directions you can take your own freelance career in, courtesy of freelance writer Laura Spencer. http://freelancefolder.com/5-exciting-career-tracks-for-freelancers/
Question of the Week: What Do You Outsource?I’m currently in a situation where I have to take some work off my plate in order to take on the additional work that’s come my way. But when you’ve been running your own business for a while, it’s very difficult to hand anything over to someone else. What kinds of work do you outsource? [...] |
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