We freelancers can learn from Scotty (the guy in the red shirt).
The Scottish engineer (played by Canadian James Doohan) worked his miracles many times in Star Trek. Whenever the USS Enterprise was in a tight spot, and Captain Kirk (Mr. Yellow Shirt) needed the engines and weapons restored for escape, he’d always ask Scotty […]
Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His graceful moves confused stronger and taller opponents, especially David Robinson and Shaq.
Amazingly, “The Dream Shake” is actually based on an important basketball fundamental: footwork.
Olajuwon’s arsenal of fakes and spins was only possible because he was versed in the basics. Mastering […]
Like Business and Blogging, other blogs in b5media’s business channel will prove helpful for contract workers. Like Brand Curve. Ron gives the lowdown on branding and marketing and how businesses can successfully use it. His post on 5 Goals for a Marketer is quite interesting. Since visibility is always important for a freelancer, he […]
There are lots of free programs out there that actually suit your needs.
We freelancers usually don’t have big budgets for software, especially when we’re starting out. Luckily here are some free alternatives:
Office Suite. OpenOffice.org features word-processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and database programs, just to name a few. Works with many Microsoft Office files.
Graphic Design. With Adobe […]
When you’re setting goals, write them down!
My tendency to forget things isn’t helped by my short attention span. Which is why I love pen and paper. Not only does it let me remember what I have to do for the day; I also keep track of the goals I’ve set for the year.
For today’s Business […]
Probably the best home office possible is a dedicated room, with high-quality furniture that’s customized just for you. Centralized heating/cooling will sure you won’t be feel too cold/hot to work properly. There’s even a mini pantry nearby and a cabinet full of office supplies!
Wake up! Since you’re probably beginning your freelancing career, you can’t afford […]
You know the plot: the assassin is hired to do the diry work, and when all hell breaks lose, he’s left holding the bag. It’s easy to scapegoat him because he’s the outsider, and no one bothers to understand his troubled past.
We can learn even from the fantasy world of Hollywood, but real life scenarios […]
From my experiences so far, I’ve learned that a client can help you work faster by providing:
Clear ideas on how the project should turn out.
The assets (high-res pictures, logos, copy, etc.) you’ll need to fulfill the project
Many times clients have these assets at hand, and it’s just a simple matter of sending them to you. […]
Let’s take a little detour for today. If you don’t know where the word “freelancing” came from, read on.
According to recorded history, Sir Walter Scott coined the word “freelance” for his novel Ivanhoe. He used it to describe a “mercenary medieval warrior.”
Makes sense to me, since lots of these European “medieval warriors” probably used “lances.” […]
Dafont.com has over 7000 of different styles available—all for free!
As a designer, sometimes finding the perfect stylized font can complete the look, and save you a lot of time. Instead of meticulously creating each letter to fit the rest of the design, an installed font makes it easy to type out the characters you need.
Having […]
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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