by Mary Long May 17, 2016 Follow @MaryCLongMay 17, 2016 Freelancers’ success depends on their organizational skills – both when it comes to finding/delivering work, and especially when it comes to getting paid. After all, “The cornerstone to getting paid is more effective invoicing.” So says freelance financial journalist Miranda Marquit – and she’s right. … Continue reading 10 Invoicing Tools to Make Freelancers’ Lives Easier
Category Archives: Freelancing
The Importance of Specialization for Freelance Web Designers
by Lucas Miller May 3, 2016 Follow @EchelonCopyMay 3, 2016 There are all kinds of professional freelancers out there. From virtual assistants and voiceover specialists to copywriters and social media marketers, if there’s a genuine need for a skill, there are bound to be freelancers offering their services. That said, there’s one specific sliver of … Continue reading The Importance of Specialization for Freelance Web Designers
4 Telltale Signs You Are About To Do Free Work and How to Avoid It
by Austin Iuliano March 16, 2016 Follow @austiniulianoMarch 16, 2016 I have a love-hate relationship with giving away free consulting and free work. On one hand, doing free work can be a very smart chess move in business. You get to showcase your chops and “wow” a major influencer or business owner. It can potentially … Continue reading 4 Telltale Signs You Are About To Do Free Work and How to Avoid It
Freelancers! Top 13 Tips to Get Work Done Faster
by Greetje den Holder February 16, 2016 Follow @GdenHolderFebruary 16, 2016 It is safe to say that many freelancers work in places in which they have complete freedom to do what they want to get the job done. This delightful freedom also means that they have all the freedom to procrastinate. Distractions are everywhere. We … Continue reading Freelancers! Top 13 Tips to Get Work Done Faster
The Easiest Way to Rein In Rogue Freelancer Hiring
by Brenda Do February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 How often does something like this happen in your organization…? A manager needs to complete a small project with a tight deadline, but he doesn’t have the time nor staff to get it done. So he contacts a qualified friend who can complete the project quickly. In … Continue reading The Easiest Way to Rein In Rogue Freelancer Hiring
5 Tips and 2 Insights: How to Achieve Freelancing Success and Stay Somewhat Sane
by Ray Manley January 30, 2016 Follow @rbmanleyJanuary 30, 2016 Okay, so you’re a freelance writer (or designer, or coder, or whatever), and you do a lot of work for a lot of people who simply don’t have the skills you have. And you probably often think that if only you didn’t have to deal … Continue reading 5 Tips and 2 Insights: How to Achieve Freelancing Success and Stay Somewhat Sane
10 Ways for Freelancers to Ensure They Get Paid on Time
by BusinessVibes December 26, 2015 Follow @businessvibesDecember 26, 2015 Cash flow is the lifeblood of a freelance business. Getting paid on time is the most effective way to ensure that you have sufficient funds to continue working and maintain your current way of life. However, many freelancers fail to get paid by clients on a … Continue reading 10 Ways for Freelancers to Ensure They Get Paid on Time
Freelancer or Web Development Agency: Which is the Best Choice for Your Business?
by Sreedev Sharma December 8, 2015 Follow @acodezDecember 8, 2015 The unpredictably steadfast growth of the online industry is like a nightmare to many businesses that are struggling hard to keep up with the varying challenges posed to them by their competitors. “Survival of the fittest” is the golden rule that applies here. If you … Continue reading Freelancer or Web Development Agency: Which is the Best Choice for Your Business?
17 Point Checklist for Your Freelance Services Website
by Sean Ogle December 6, 2015 Follow @seanogleDecember 6, 2015 Before you can really start growing this freelance business, do you know what the absolute #1, must have thing is? Of course you do, because I said it in the title: a website marketing your services. Starting a website early on in your location … Continue reading 17 Point Checklist for Your Freelance Services Website
6 Tips for Hiring a Great Web Design Agency
Corey McCarrenOctober 14, 2015 Hiring a digital agency isn’t easy, and there are many potential pitfalls to look out for. My past as an in-house marketer for small businesses and startups means that I have extensive experience in the area of unmet expectations by digital agencies. Fixing HTML and CSS myself after an agency failed … Continue reading 6 Tips for Hiring a Great Web Design Agency