From experience, all clients fall under four categories, depending on how organized and demanding they are. Welcome to a four-part series on Hell, Limbo, Purgatory, and Heaven. Part 3 of 4 is about The Purgatory Client.
Now we get to organized clients. Purgatory clients may be demanding, but they back it up with a clear plan. […]
From experience, all clients fall under four categories, depending on how organized and demanding they are. Welcome to a four-part series on Hell, Limbo, Purgatory, and Heaven. Part 2 of 4 is about The Limbo Client.
The limbo client is as messy as the hell client. But at least he’s not as demanding. They also didn’t […]
From experience, all clients fall under four categories, depending on how organized and demanding they are. Welcome to a four-part series on Hell, Limbo, Purgatory, and Heaven. Part 1 of 4 is about The Hell Client.
This client is unsystematic and demanding at the same time. Since they didn’t plan the project properly, they’re not really […]
Too distressed to accomplish anything? Unfortunately, deadlines aren’t swayed by emotion, especially if you enjoy the flexible schedule of a freelancer. You’ll need something to get back on track.
While it’s so easy for me to tune things out (at least until I’ve done what needs doing), some people need all the help they can get. […]
Just as Brian Clark reveals the secret behind his success, so does Anne Wayman. The prolific freelance writer talks about using an email signature:
The easiest and cheapest way to market yourself is with your email signature. It’s free and it’s easy.
Of course, your email sig by itself is unlikely to generate business, although I’ve had […]
I mean hangover literally. Oh, don’t play innocent! I’m sure at one point in your life you’ve had too much to drink on a Sunday night, even if you knew the work week would being the next day. I know I have. So how do you cope with that headache, general sense of nausea, and […]
We’ve got lots of Lazy Sunday Reading this week:
For freelance designers: 60 More Places to Get Design Inspiration Online and Off
For freelance writers: Finding Inspiration in the Cookie Aisle
For freelance photographers: Reflections on Photography and Art No. 7: Finding Inspiration
Obviously, the list above is about finding inspiration. If you know where to find great advice […]
Whatever you say Mac fanboys, Windows’ Task Bar will always trump OS X’s Exposé. While the latter definitely looks a lot better, the former allows quicker switching between active apps.
But even the Task Bar has its limits. Things get pretty messy when you have lots of Windows open. That’s why a few days ago, I […]
The seventh b5media business channel theme day falls under the month of August, so we’re all talking about being august. To quote Wiktionary:
…noble, majestic, awe-inspiring…
Have you ever encountered a freelancer or technique that is most august? It can be a literally jaw-dropping portfolio (such as Rico Sta. Cruz’s), or a style you desperately want to […]
First, a disclaimer: Last week, a local distributor of Timbuk2 bags wined and dined me and fellow bloggers. Over some free food and drinks, they introduced the brand to us, as well as show off some product samples. We were all given a PR package full of marketing collaterals, a mug, and an iPod case. […]
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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