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Freelancing 101 – VIII

Freelancing 101 – VIII

Time Management is necessary for freelancers. Don't let your business fail because you missed a deadline or failed to bill time accurately.

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Freelancing 101 – VII

Freelancing 101 – VII

When negotiating with new clients, it matters whether your contract will be short or long term. It matters not only to you, but to the IRS.

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Freelancing 101 – VI

Freelancing 101 – VI

Understanding your bottom line will help you set realistic rates with your clients. Make sure you know what you need and stick to your guns!

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Freelancing 101 – V

Freelancing 101 – V

Cover letters for bidding on freelance gigs.They do matter - they matter a lot! First impressions....

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Freelancing 101 IV

Freelancing 101 IV

Preparing to get started as a freelancer means that you need to have a plan. Here is a rough sketch to help you get started.

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Freelancing 101 Part III

Freelancing 101 Part III

Do you understand the tax ramifications of freelancing? Make sure before you spend too much time freelancing that you understand that you are now a small business owner.

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Freelancing 101 Part II

Freelancing 101 Part II

Contracts and rates are critical components to negotiate. Make sure you get what you are worth.

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Freelancing 101 Part I

Freelancing 101 Part I

Our new series to educate new freelancers.

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Freelancing comfort levels and breaking barriers

Freelancing comfort levels and breaking barriers

If you are a freelance writer, do not overlook the additional opportunities to earn additional income. It could mean the difference between business success and failure.

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Educating yourself about your business

Educating yourself about your business

The secret to successful freelancing often lies in understanding you are running a business!

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Minimum wages and freelancing

Minimum wages and freelancing

Currently freelancers are not covered under minimum wage requirements. There is often an outcry in the freelancing industry to set some type of a minimum wage for those who are involved in freelancing and work at home jobs. However, many economists still do not believe that a minimum wage does much to offset high unemployment numbers and in fact, many feel that it contributes to higher unemployment. Minimum wage laws were first implemented in in Australia and in New Zealand with the theory being that people needed a minimum amount to maintain a standard of living. Over time however,...

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Freelancing and the experience quandry

Freelancing and the experience quandry

Freelance writers are not immune to the experience gap. If you need to establish your credibility as a writer, here are some ways you can do so.

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You want what?

You want what?

Buyers are out of their minds when they expect people to work for 1.00 an hour and devote 10 to 12 hours a week to a project. Get a grip on yourself.

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Freelancers Union – a disturbing trend for freelancers

Freelancers Union – a disturbing trend for freelancers

Are you going to allow Freelancers Union to determine your future as a freelancer?

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Freelance writing success through social networking

Freelance writing success through social networking

Freelance writing can be fun and exciting. You can make even more money posting articles to various sites and making income from page views. Page views can be accumulated even faster through social networking.

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