Rarely do things happen overnight, and in the world of contract work, it can be hard to see how your efforts today will pay off ninety days later.
There is of course, the financial compensation. But it can be so discouraging to work from paycheck to paycheck, which is why you probably became a freelancer in […]
Believe it or not, all contract workers should maintain an inventory. In fact, it’s a must.
“Inventory” in this sense doesn’t mean your traditional warehouse of goods or commodities, but an archive freelancers use to accomplish projects. Some writers print out their works and file them (or simply back up the documents). Photographers keep a database […]
Yep, it’s Monday again. And contract workers who’ve committed to a schedule aren’t saved from Mondayitis. So before you let the start of the work week (you’re probably sighing now) get to you, be glad that you’re not gullible enough to fall for this job posting:
Female Writer Needed for a Book (Comp: $750/week): I am […]
It’s inevitable that you won’t get enough winks. Especially after a night out or burning the midnight oil to finish all those looming deadlines.
Sleep is so crucial to our health that we’re compelled to spend almost a third of our lives doing it. Yet our commitments as contract workers are much more important, because they […]
So you’re drawn up your daily checklist and are shocked. I need to do all this!?!
Congratulations, your procrastination, lack of attention to detail, or laziness are coming back to haunt you. Or fate has dealt you a disaster or emergency. Now you despair, wondering how you’ll get everything done.
First things first, realize that it’s time […]
Leave it a freelance writer like Anne Wayman to articulate what’s great about freelancing:
The truth is, if I had an office job, I’d probably be out most of next week too, or at least working half days. Instead, as a freelancer, I’m getting back to work, albeit slowly, at a fairly rapid rate. Of course, […]
I’ve already talked about the perils of being the Jack of All Trades. Concentrating on a few skills means giving them better opportunities improve, since you don’t have to divide your time among so many different things. So how do you maximize the concentration on your strengths, or to use business-speak, core competencies?
The 70/20/10 model, […]
Here are secrets that are easy to remember—because they make up a mnemonic!
Even if Darlene writes about “mastering the job search and interview processes” (i.e., she mainly writes about getting into and surviving the corporate world), contract workers and freelancers everywhere will find her “secrets” of success useful. I’ve taken the liberty of reinterpreting them.
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This account of a “full-time freelancer” is depressing. After spending 11 years working for a company, reporting everyday, working without overtime and benefits, she was suddenly “let go.” The company got a free ride, availing of her services when they were needed (she worked in the office remember). While she was taken advantage of: 11 […]
Setting the right price for your services is crucial, because even if the difference may be small, you’re trying to maximize every second of your work. And underbidding your services over time can add up to a significant amount. If you overbid though, the client may get cold feet.
It’s thus crucial to find out how […]
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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