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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve read through my posts on What’s Great About Freelancing, you’ll know that I regularly insist freelancers can make more money in less time—or even with less work—than their corporate counterparts.
A former employer got me for a design project. We agreed on a pleasantly surprising price for my services.
Pleasantly surprising, when you realize […]
I’m sure you’ll agree that working for a high-profile company, and being able to take credit for your output, will do wonders for your freelance career.
But if you’re expecting the money to flow in quickly, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.
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A friend from my old company approached me for a project. As we’re negotiating the terms, I can’t help but think of what a freelancer should watch out for when working for a friend.
Working with people you’re close with has its benefits. So is getting project specifications from someone who knows your abilities. These two […]
A fellow contributing writer for a local tech magazine publicly (to tens of people at least) attacked the publication, saying that it was offering too little for its pay per post program. Even though this person made some decent money writing articles for the magazine!
To be fair, the magazine’s editors should’ve stated their goals from […]
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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