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7 Surprising Productivity Tips for the Self-Employed

No schedules. No meetings. No commute. As an entrepreneur, you don’t have to worry about the conventional productivity traps. But that makes it absolutely essential that you master the art of self-discipline and make the most of your work time. Here’s how…

http://www.incomediary.com/7-surprising-productivity-tips-for-self-employed-entrepreneurs

Should Freelancers Outsource?

If you’re lucky enough to have more work than there are hours in the day, you may be tempted to outsource some of your work. Freelancer Lexi Rodrigo helps break down outsourcing … and why you should be doing it.

http://freelancefolder.com/should-freelancers-outsource/

A Day in the Life of Freelance Designers

Ever wonder what freelance designers do all day? Get a blow-by-blow account of the average day in the lives of these freelance designers.

http://www.noupe.com/freelance/a-day-in-the-life-of-freelance-designers.html

How to Know When to Leave Your Startup

Penelope Trunk is the founder founder of three startups. Her most recent is Brazen Careerist. At times, she’s felt beaten up and utterly exhausted as a result of her work. So she asks the question: “When is it time for a founder to step down?”

http://venturebeat.com/2011/10/24/how-to-know-when-to-leave-your-startup/

10 Time Management Tips for the Self-Employed

There’s one thing that every successful self-employed professional seems to have in common: not enough hours in the day to get everything done (and, you know, eat). Here are 10 tips from a freelance writer on how she manages her time.

http://www.my168hours.com/main/2011/10/10-time-management-tips-for-the-self-employed/

12 Top Time-Wasting Sins

Every self-employed professional wants to be more productive. After all, the more you get done, the more money you make and the more free time you have. And yet, that doesn’t stop many people from committing time-wasting sins every day. Here are 12 of the most common.

http://www.consulting-business.com/12-top-time-wasting-sins-for-consultants.html

How to Make Working at Home Work for You

It’s a sweet set-up when you can work at home. And today’s technology is making that more and more common. But there are numerous pitfalls that you need to avoid when you work from home, too. From staying productive to keeping the kids quiet, here are some tips from other work-at-home professionals on how to [...]

Time Tracking Tools for Your Freelance Business

You’re a freelancer, which means that you’re always working on 10 things at a time. Manage your time well, and you can make lots of money and enjoy career success. Manage your time poorly, and you can be stressed-out and accomplishing nothing. Enter time tracking tools. Here are some of the best…

http://creativefan.com/time-tracking-tools/

The Endless Workdays of an Independent Contractor

Sixty hours a week? No big deal. Nights and weekends? Well, duh. Welcome to the world of independent contractors and  freelancers, where weekends and evenings don’t necessarily bring breaks  from assignments.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/working-days-are-endless-when-youre-an-independent-contractor/2011/09/08/gIQAYpwFdK_story.html

15+ Things You Can Do In 5 Minutes to Help Your Business

If you’re like most self employed professionals, there’s not enough time in the day. Thankfully, freelance writer Laura Spencer lists some tasks that each take approximately five minutes (give or take a little) and can make a difference in your freelancing business.

http://freelancefolder.com/15-things-you-can-do-in-5-minutes-to-help-your-freelancing-business/