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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 […]

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. […]

Cultivate a Freelance Skill

Date January 25, 2008

There’s an old saying that goes, “he who pays gets to call the shots.”
Granted, that’s true. But, the person getting paid can decide how much to charge if what he does is…
1. in high demand
2. is a skill that’s hard to find
3. is a skill that’s difficult to replicate
So, how do you become “that guy”?