Freelancers – Is Working for “Free” Ever Acceptable?
My apologies go out to all of you who were expecting a blog posting today! Today was one of those days when I had to put family first, and I have not been able to be at the computer until now. Here is...
View ArticleIs Your Online Portfolio Working for You?
In today’s freelancer world, it is pretty much essential to have an online portfolio. With the number of businesses that do business virtually increasing daily, it is important to stand out above the...
View ArticleWhat to Charge Clients Part I
A few of you have asked questions about how much to charge clients as a freelancer. Before I delve into this, let me point out a couple things: *Rates for freelancers vary – there is no definitive rate...
View ArticleWhat to Charge Clients Part II
As promised, in addition to my advice on What to Charge Clients Part I, here are some helpful resources to turn to when deciding your own rates. To make things easier, I’m putting the resources into...
View ArticleHealth Insurance for the Self Employed – Part I
When my husband and I made the decision to become self employed – he is a logistics contractor for a huge company in South America – and I own a marketing and design company – we knew we were taking a...
View ArticleHealth Insurance for the Self Employed – Part II
Thank you to all those who sent me questions and comments on my post regarding to private health insurance. I can tell just from your few comments that this is an important topic for many of you....
View ArticleMaking it as a freelance writer – choosing your niche
Love to write? Interested in turning your passion into a side job, or better yet, a full time one? If you’re a beginning writer, and considering taking the steps to go mainstream, here are some tips to...
View ArticleCashing in on copywriting
Copywriting has taken the telecommuting job scene by storm. If you have started or are interested in starting your copywriting career, take heed of these tips: Promote Your Copywriting Business •...
View ArticleToo many projects, too little time?!
You would think, as a self employed small business owner, that getting more and more work would be the answer to my prayers. While it is to an extent, the very fact of it is often quite overwhelming!...
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Looking for a writer…
First off, it’s my birthday, so I’m going to keep this post short. Trying to leave soon to go for dinner with my husband and daughter. We all need the night out – it’s been pretty melancholy without...
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