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Archive for the ‘On Freelancing’ Category

January 29th, 2008

Freelancing’s Benefits and Challenges

The content factory that is HR World has this to say about freelancing:
Freelancing can introduce a rewarding lifestyle for an individual who craves flexibility and creative freedom. While freelancers do the work that the customer requires, they manage to enjoy more autonomy in their jobs than most professionals. Along with the creative-spirit label, however, comes […]

By Rico -- 2 comments

December 18th, 2007

Why Refusal to Work is No Longer an Effective Threat

Once upon a time, Otto Von Bismarck unified Germany. His skillful use of diplomacy and military power enabled him to contend with other countries, while his refusal to back down from what he wanted proved effective with his superiors.
The usual pattern in his career was that of a superior refusing to approve Bismarck’s plan, Bismarck […]

By Rico -- 1 comment

November 17th, 2007

Garr Reynold Just Performs to Make an Impact

I must admire Garr Reynold’s ability to expound on a simple concept. In fact, his post on Steve Jobs’ Keynote ‘08 presentation could be summarized into one sentence:
Yet what makes Steve so effective in these situations is that he is able to seemingly forget the seriousness of the situation and “just perform.”
But the other great […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 18th, 2007

The Pluses and Perils of Pioneering

I recently chatted with a friend who recently signed a contract with a local corporation. Now, the Philippines isn’t exactly the US or South Korea in terms of connectivity, so this is the first venture of my friend’s client into the online world. My friend finds herself in a pioneering position, the result of her […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 12th, 2007

The 4 Cornerstones of Good Freelance-Client Communications

Poor communication between a freelancer and his client limits productivity at best, and leads to the failure of the project and mutual animosity at worst. The simple fact is that a freelancer has a harder time fulfilling his objectives when he can’t communicate with his employer properly. Just ask Marshal Grouchy. His lack of communication […]

By Rico -- 4 comments

September 10th, 2007

Setting a Good Foundation for Your Freelance Career

It’s important for any freelancer to have a clear idea of what his freelance career is today and what it will be in the future. Without any definite foundation, it’s harder to actually attract attention, receive inquiries for your services, and even get anything done. That’s because if you don’t take the time to answer […]

By Rico -- 3 comments

September 2nd, 2007

Lazy Sunday Link Love

Lifehack.org has some Diet Tips & More for a Healthy and Trim Body. Perfect for those who don’t have time to exercise while pursuing their passion
The Golden Pencil gets you thinking about Free Online Ways to Promote Your Book. We both agree: blogs are important for writers.
Work From Home Momma asks if you have trouble […]

By Rico -- 1 comment

August 31st, 2007

The 6 Skills That Will Pay For Your Retirement: What Do You Think?

Previously: 3 More Skills That Will Pay For Your Retirement
Over the last few days, interrupted only by a brief treatise on what we can learn from Lauren Caitlin Upton, I wrote about six skills that will pay for your retirement. Namely:

Writing
Design
Photography
Illustration
Search Engine Optimization
Web Application Programming

The common factor among these skills is that they help clients […]

By Rico -- 1 comment

August 28th, 2007

3 Skills That Will Pay For Your Retirement

Any freelancer or contract worker should always work towards a desired future. This dream can be as noble as affecting genuine social change, or as basic as financial independence.
In the latter case, it helps to know the right skills. Here are three proficiencies I think will continue to enjoy a high demand from clients over […]

By Rico -- 3 comments

August 3rd, 2007

Why August (the Adjective) is Important for Freelancers

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 […]

By Rico -- 3 comments