Hard work is fine, but wouldn’t you want literally earn while you sleep?
This cliché is known in financial circles as passive income. “Passive” because earning in this case requires no active work on your part.
The internet features a lot of passive income opportunities for freelancers, particularly those who can package their work as items for […]
The Outlaw Design Blog has some helpful info on raising funds for your dream startup. Now I know that there are investor websites set up for this very purpose!
Personally, I think entrepreneurship is a natural goal for any freelancer. We all can’t work for money forever, no matter how flexible the schedule is. The important […]
Over a month ago, I recently got my first credit card. It was actually enjoyable to just sign for purchases, instead of paying cold hard cash. It was just more convenient that way.
I’ve Spent Too Much
Unfortunately, the amount I’ve currently spent is surprising. Don’t worry, the problem isn’t grave. But it’s still surprising how a […]
As more freelancers use computers, they’ll obviously have to use software. Unfortunately, with industry-standard offerings costing four figures, many freelancers find themselves limited by their tools. Worse, some of them even resort to piracy. Well, aside from the free alternatives I wrote about a while back, Nick has 7 Sweet Ways to Save on Software […]
Financial management is more important for freelancers, because they sometimes don’t know when the next paycheck will arrive. They should have better control over their money.
A notable financial pitfall is impulse buying, which represents short-term thinking at its worst. It may make you feel good right now, but guilt and unnecessary stress follows eventually.
Continue to […]
Apryl (not a typo) Duncan of about.com knows. Check out What to Do When You Don’t Get Paid for a Freelance Job? In the article, she writes about going from gently reminding the client about the contract, to the absolute last resort, going to court.
It’s articles like these that remind me why freelancers should save […]
You probably use Yahoo Messenger. At the very least, it’s a very popular IM app, and all your friends, contacts, and even clients are using it to communicate online. In fact, if you haven’t installed it on your computer, you should probably download it now.
I’ve always believed in the benefits of affiliate marketing. As Brian […]
It seems everyone’s talking about the recession in the US and how it affects them. Personally, as a freelancer based in the Philippines, the weakening US dollar is surprisingly an important aspect of my career. That’s because a significant part of my earnings is in dollars. An example is my job here, maintaining this blog […]
As reported by Write Life Guide, Transitions Abroad is looking for writers for their website. Average rate is $1 per 10 words, at a maximum range of $150 for 1,500-3,000 edited words.
What do you guys think of the rate? Personally, I think it’s very appealing for so-called third-world countries like my own, where the minimum […]
A Call for Help
When I wrote about Cara Williams’ unfortunate encounter with an unscrupulous client, and PayPal’s apparent nonchalance about the whole matter, I never imagined that my post would generate some useful feedback. Among all of the informative comments, Kimberly James had this to say:
Hi,
I wanted to let you know that I just had […]
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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