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Entries Categorized as 'Freelance Business Ideas'

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 […]

25 Trendy and Unusual Freelance Business Ideas

Date March 17, 2008

photo credit: Turtblu
It seems that some people can take their passion and turn it into a very lucrative freelance career. They make their dreams happen through intention and a strong desire to do their own thing.
These same people also seem to have a knack for bucking the conventional and starting businesses that don’t fall into the […]

Be a Freelance Programmer

Date March 14, 2008

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The demand for computer programmers continues to grow. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects programming to be one of the fastest growing occupations.
Much of the demand is being met be freelancers as companies reduce their employee overhead. For a company, outsourcing programming functions makes sense because there’s no need […]

Ten Tips for (More) Productive Freelance Writing

Date March 11, 2008

People are turning to freelance writing as a viable part-time and full-time business—and it can be. But, as a beginning writer—as in any business—it’s hard to know how long a project will take. Writing, especially if you’ve done very little, is hard.
Does that mean you can’t be successful? No, it just means you need practice. […]

Freelance Idea Roundup Monday - March 10th 2008

Date March 10, 2008

My apologies for getting this out so late. Today’s three ideas are an eclectic mix of freelance opportunities. If you have any experience running one of these businesses, please let me know. I’d love to hear from you.
Database Web Designer
Don’t like the design as much as the technical side of Web development? This is the perfect […]