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Entries from March 2008

7 Freelance Art and Design Business Ideas

Date March 24, 2008

photo credit: matt_cinque
Welcome to another freelance roundup Monday. A lot of my ideas are based on personal experiences with writing and Web design.
Today I’m concentrating on art and graphic design related businesses. If you have experience in either area, now’s the time to get started. If you don’t have experience but want to get […]

Aspiring Freelance Writer? Crack the Creative Nut with Journaling

Date March 21, 2008

photo credit: Lost in Scotland
Think journaling is old fashioned? Think again. Are you having a hard time starting your writing? Or, maybe you want to be a freelance writer but don’t know how to marshall ideas quickly. Try journaling.
Journaling is a powerful tool for brainstorming ideas, keeping your writing skills sharp, and for storing […]

Why Blogging is Better for your Freelance Business

Date March 20, 2008

photo credit: DBarefoot
You’ve heard that having a big email list is the way to make money—whether your business is mostly run online or not. Just come up with an offer, send it out, and collect your million dollars.
Based on personal experiences, here’s five reasons why I think blogging is better than email.
1. Blogging is personal
The […]

Jumpstart your Marketing - Write an eBook in a Week

Date March 19, 2008

photo credit: jblyberg
People love to download free stuff, especially information rich ebooks. One of the most effective methods to increase your Website traffic is to offer a free ebook download.
For those of you who think you can’t write a 200 word article, much less an ebook, take heart. I just read about a group of people who […]

3 Steps to Planning your Freelance Startup

Date March 18, 2008

photo credit: YGGG
It can seem overwhelming when you’re trying to figure out what business is right for you. The great thing about starting a new freelance venture is that you don’t have to know every step you’ll take before you launch.
Each new decision point brings with it new choices. Thinking about those choices now won’t necessarily help you out […]