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Overcoming summertime work challenges
The weather is getting nicer every day, the sun is out for long and your children are either out of school or excited about the idea of getting out of school very soon. Along with this comes the challenge for those who are self employed to fight back against summertime distractions. It is not easy to dedicate yourself to working six, eight or ten hour days at any time of the year, but summertime is … Read entire article »
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Freelance writing tools – available for free
One of the challenges that is faced when freelancing is that there is not always enough money available to purchase the latest and greatest tools. Along with your computer and your internet connection, there are some tools that freelance writers should have available that will help them stay on track, help with scheduling, verify spelling and grammar, check for plagiarism and verify proper citations. There are plenty of tools online that are free of charge … Read entire article »
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Freelancing and planning vacations
It is quickly coming to that time of year where you may be thinking about vacation time. For the typical freelance professional, vacations all too often mean a stolen Friday or Monday and a week prior or immediately following playing catch-up. It does not have to be this way. There are some steps that you can take today that can help you plan your summer get-away free from the burden of worrying about being buried … Read entire article »
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Freelancing and Terms of Service
Freelancers of all types are active on a variety of websites all over the internet. Reviewing forums on various sites reveals a frightening ignorance of Terms of Service on websites. This goes for writing sites, blogs, freelance sites and more. There are some important things that you need to know when you sign up to be a part of any website. This means Affiliates, Freelancing Marketplaces, Writing Sites, Web2.0 sites, bookmarking sites or whatever else … Read entire article »
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Freelancing using Twitter
Today, Twitter should be a part of every freelancing toolbox! Not only is Twitter useful for those who are interested in marketing, it’s also important to help in improving your online reputation. Many freelance writers start out writing their own blogs or joining article writing sites like Helium to launch their careers. This is a great way to develop an instant portfolio of work and to get your name out. However, if you do … Read entire article »
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Avoiding Freelancing Burnout
At some time or another, most freelancers have suffered from burnout in one form or another. The level of burnout can be the question that plagues many. Freelance writers who write articles, eBooks or website content day after day often find themselves sitting in front of their computer and staring at a blank page and for whatever reason, the words simply will not come. While some may pass this off to simple writers block, it … Read entire article »
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Maximizing AdSense Possibilities
If you have a website, or a blog and you are monetizing it using AdSense, you know that it is a viable source of additional income. You may be using keywords to identify the right advertisements. In spite of this, you may find that you are not making as much money as you expect. You may be wondering what you are doing wrong. Even if your page has all the proper key words, you must get … Read entire article »
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Craigslist for Independent Contractors
If you are an independent contractor, it may be worth placing a classified advertisement on Craigslist offering your services. Since more companies are using outsourcing, both small businesses and large corporations may take advantage of these advertisements. You can also use Craigslist to search for advertisements for those seeking contract employees. When you login to Craigslist, there is a section that is specifically for services offered. You will find a number of different categories there, and … Read entire article »
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