Making the best of the situation, I discovered why a hotel is a freelancer’s heaven.
Last week, Cisco hosted an event over New World Hotel for local IT professionals. I was there to help out. Problem was, the event ended earlier than scheduled, and my pickup was late. Luckily, Matus was with me, and I had […]
A lot of freelancers use instant messaging (IM) programs to deal with their clients. So they should be careful about what they type; mistakes may give the wrong impression, and a wrong impression may jeopardize the job.
Though really frustrating, some of Forbes.com’s slideshows really do provide helpful info, like this list on IM Etiquette:
Use status […]
I began writing for Contract Worker by asking “Should you be a freelancer?” To help you answer that question, I’ve written why you should be a freelancer, and why you shouldn’t be. It may seem that freelancing and earning “normally” are impossible, an irresolvable dilemma.
Last month, I started working for Microwarehouse Inc., a local distributor […]
You can use your personal blog as a marketing tool, showcasing your skills to the world. A blog raises its author’s profile, even if it doesn’t enjoy a lot of traffic, because by publishing posts regularly, you gain an online presence. And through search engines, following links, or social bookmarking sites like digg, a prospective […]
If you work at home, you choose what you can access. Many corporations maintain IT departments, and one of their jobs is to determine which sites the employees can or can’t visit.
With good reason of course. Many Filipinos can’t live without Friendster. So the first thing many local IT experts do is prohibit access to […]
Through 43 Folders, Merlin Mann has made a name for himself as an online expert on “personal productivity, life hacks, and simple ways to make your life a little better.” And he’s earned his place, because his advice has proven effective for many people, and freelancers will find many of his posts helpful. So, as […]
Last week, I found out just why “the early bird gets the worm.”
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I found myself at the office at around 7:30 am. Our guard was hardly surprised, since some of my officemates actually arrive earlier. But when I sat down on my desk, silence was my only companion.
Having nothing […]
Freelancing has its benefits, but there’s a reason why so many people still choose the corporate route. Even if they can make it as a freelancer, they simply want to avoid the troubles associated with it. And these are:
You have to be Your Own Boss. All of us dream about being our own boss, but […]
Well, it’s not really a reason:
the stupid thing about
assignments vs freelancing.
you dont get paid for one of ‘em.
Not to mention that as a freelancer, you get to choose your projects! Thank God I’ve already graduated.
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Christmas always connotes snow, even in countries where it never does (like mine!). So if you’re looking to integrate snowflakes into your freelance project, either as a background element or the centerpiece of your design, Make-a-Flake will help you greatly.
As the holiday season nears, retailers and companies everywhere are scrambling to put out […]
Showing why "Freelancing" Isn't Just an F-Word Through Shared Experiences and Useful Info.
Written by Rico Mossesgeld [email] for b5media.
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