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Entries Categorized as 'Freelance Life'

In or out? Working at and away from home

Date May 16, 2008

photo credit: Janesdead
The freelancing life fits me quite well. I’m an introvert by nature so I don’t miss the office noise, water cooler gossip, and the general “you stab my back, I stab yours” mentality.
But some days I get an uneasy feeling, like I need to be around other people to prove to myself […]

Want to be a freelance writer? Start here.

Date May 14, 2008

Debbie Dragon from MakeMoneyFromWriting.com knows what it takes to make a living online. She set a goal for herself a year ago—match her husband’s income within 12 months and do it all through online freelance writing. She met her goal.
Her assertion is bold. You don’t need previous writing experience. No college degree. No published works. […]

What’s your freelance business paradise?

Date May 12, 2008

photo credit: Michelle Brea
Are you getting bored and tired in your current job? Are you looking for a change? Are you starting to wonder if there’s more to life than rushing from home to job to home again?
Don’t worry. I’d be willing to bet there are millions more just like you. Dreaming of moving […]

Is Your Cash Flowing?

Date May 9, 2008

photo credit: velo_city
What is cash flow? Have you ever thought about how much your business brings in each month, how much goes out, and where the heck it all goes anyway?
Can a startup estimate cash flow with no historical data?
If you apply for a business loan, the bank wants to know your cash flow—startup or […]

Posting Schedule and Buying a Business

Date May 5, 2008

First, I want to say thank you to all my loyal readers. Dedicating myself to this blog has been top priority since late January.
Right now, I post 4 to 5 times per week. From this week forward, I will be posting 3 times per week—Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I take great pride in what I […]