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Freelancers: Keep Up in Your FieldFreelancing is a full-time job. And yet, on top of all the hours they’re working, a freelancer is supposed to stay on top of the latest updates in their field. Not easy! But here’s why lagging behind can hurt your chances of excelling. http://freelancefolder.com/why-you-must-keep-up-in-your-field/
How to Use Facebook to Promote Your ServicesAdmit it: you’re more than a little puzzled as to how some businesses use Facebook to gain new customers and strengthen the loyalty of existing customers. Get the answers to your Facebook questions from Emily White, Facebook’s director of Local, who works with businesses on Facebook tools. http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/2011-05-24-facebook-small-business_n.htm
5 Tips For Women Small Business OwnersDid you know that firms owned by women account for 40% of all privately held firms and employ more than 13 million people? And yet, these same female-owned firms barely reach the million-dollar mark. Why is that? What should women be doing differently? Here’s what Maria Coyne, Executive Vice President of Business Banking at [...] Freelancing: a Necessity, a Choice or a Trend?There’s no question that there’s been a huge increase in the number of freelancers and consultants over the last five years. But what’s behind that trend? Is it because more people want to be self employed, or has the economy forced them to work for themselves? Hear from freelancers themselves on why they’ve taken the [...] 6 Excellent Small Business Websites To Learn FromThankfully, small businesses are putting an increased focus on improving their websites this year. Check out these six small business websites that are doing things right … and steal their ideas. And if you’re looking for website assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our partner for small business website development: SelfEmployedSites.com. http://www.openforum.com/articles/6-small-business-websites-to-learn-from
5 Time Management Tips for FreelancersIf there’s one thing that you don’t get from working for yourself (and believe me, you get a lot), it’s free time. Which is why it’s especially important for you to make the most of every working moment. Here are five ways to do just that, courtesy of freelance writer Ian Greaves. http://freelancefolder.com/5-time-management-tips-for-freelancers/
How I Went from Downsized to Self-Employed in Four MonthsThis is a great story — and an inspirational one for those of you who wonder if you could be successful working for yourself. Follow Susannah Breslin’s story, in her blog “Pink Slipped,” about how she went from being laid off in January to becoming a successful, self-employed professional today. http://blogs.forbes.com/susannahbreslin/2011/05/20/how-i-went-from-downsized-to-self-employed-in-four-months/
The Three Stages of NegotiatingIf you’re a freelancer or consultant, you know how difficult (and nerve wracking) the negotiation process can be. Not only is there a dollar amount to discuss, but also conditions, the work performed, ownership of information, and more. Don’t miss this article on how to make the most out of your next negotiation: http://freelancefolder.com/the-three-stages-of-negotiating/
How to Stage a Small-Business ComebackHas your small business … well … sputtered a bit during the recession? Here are three ways you can start to turn things around and get back in the game. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/219609
Why Freelancers Need a Brand and How to Create OneBranding is a term that’s been thrown around by marketing executives for decades. And it works! But what happens when you’re working for yourself — or run your own business without a marketing executive on hand. Well, branding sometimes gets neglected. Here’s why you need to start paying attention to it again. http://freelancefolder.com/why-freelancers-need-a-brand-and-how-to-create-one/
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