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		<title>Can you do it?</title>
		<link>http://freelancingandmore.com/2010/03/29/can-you-do-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen Martel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may be wondering if you&#8217;re cut out for freelancing. There&#8217;s really no easy answer to this. Each of us finds our own way in the job market regardless of whether that means working for someone else or for ourselves.
It&#8217;s really important if you are making a decision that is going to impact your future like freelancing, that you understand all the possible repercussions. While the idea of working at home, for yourself may sound glamorous, there are pitfalls you have not even begun to think about.
Some of those pitfalls can be avoided if you do your research, get useful advice, and generally make a solid decision taste on good advice. The fact of the matter is that the freelancing, entrepreneurship, whatever you&#8217;d like to call it is simply not for everyone.
Statistically, there were more people working for themselves today than ever before. Factually, that does not mean that all of these people are succeeding. Working for yourself does not necessarily mean you will work better hours, or get higher pay. In fact, sometimes it means that you will work longer hours for less pay.
That&#8217;s not to say that every freelancer works long hours, or works for pennies on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Freelancing Work-Pay Consistency</title>
		<link>http://freelancingandmore.com/2010/02/03/freelancing-getting-steady-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen Martel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As if working for yourself as a freelancer didn&#8217;t offer you enough of a challenge, one of the ones you face daily is the question of where your next paycheck is coming from.  Most freelancers find themselves with gaps in time and wonder how they can capitalize on that time and still make ends meet.
If you are a freelance writer and you are wondering what you can do between writing jobs, there are actually a number of options for you.  None of these are get rich quick schemes and none of them will make you a millionaire overnight.  These things should be used to supplement your income, not necessarily used as a dependable means of income.
1.  Your own blog &#8211; One of the best ways to get your name out in front of new clients is your own blog.  Your blog not only helps you establish your credibility as a writer, but you can earn some extra money while you are between freelance writing jobs. AdSense is a great free tool offered by Google and allows you an opportunity to earn a few extra dollars on your blog.
Words of caution
a.  If you are trying to use your blog for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Success through Sharing</title>
		<link>http://freelancingandmore.com/2008/11/22/success-through-sharing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen Martel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most internet based and home based businesses are small businesses and as such have unique problems which only others who have a small business can understand.
Since there are such a variety of business ventures that rely so heavily on the internet today, chances are you can build a network of others who you can get advise from and you can share your knowledge with.
Since home businesses are typically (but not always) a one person operation, we don&#8217;t always know where to search (or how to search) for advise! There are thousands of people out there just like you!!
I&#8217;ve always been of the belief that in a global economy there are many ways we can work together (even in the same industry) and still get things accomplished. Networking is one of the biggest tools we all have in our toolbox. If we aren&#8217;t afraid to ask someone else for assistance in our business, chances are they might need our help down the line.
We don&#8217;t need to &#8216;sell&#8217; our business ideas to everyone in our network (or give them away for that matter) but if we can change the way we think about the people in our network. What if you have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Suitable Work at Home Jobs</title>
		<link>http://freelancingandmore.com/2008/11/20/suitable-work-at-home-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen Martel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No Internet Access No Land Line
When searching for positions to work at home you first need to determine what your workspace is going to be.
Though in this day and age I have difficulty imagining anyone without internet access, I suppose it&#8217;s not beyond the realm of possibility. As far as no land line, that&#8217;s not as uncommon as many of us now use our cell phones as our home phone (me included and I work at home).
Recommendations for possible jobs:

Pet Sitter/Walker: Find out who in your neighborhood works all day and offer (for a fee) to take care of their animals.
Sewing/Seamstress: Are you handy with a needle and thread? Take in sewing which can be very lucrative. Find out what seamstresses in your area are charging and charge just slightly less.
At home laundry service: Do you have a super heavy duty washer and dryer? Consider a &#8216;drop off&#8217; laundry service &#8211; again advertising in your neighborhood. Find out what your local dry cleaner charges for this type of service and charge just slightly less.
Day Care: Since you already have children at home, find out about becoming licensed to do day care. Adding one or two children at home can be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Self Employment Assessment &#8211; Are you ready?</title>
		<link>http://freelancingandmore.com/2008/11/19/self-employment-assessment-are-you-ready/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen Martel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most small businesses are run by entrepreneurs who are excited about going out on their own. The most successful entrepreneurs find a niche in the market &#8211; usually a service that hasn&#8217;t been met &#8211; and they offer it to consumers.
Not everyone is willing (or able) to &#8216;strike out&#8217; on their own. There are many considerations to look at.
First, you must honestly assess your ability to &#8216;stick with it&#8217; one you get started!
A) Are you willing to commit at least forty (40) hours per week to your new venture?
B) Do you have a business plan?
C) Do you have the financial means to attempt this venture (with no guarantee of income for the foreseeable future?
D) Do you understand the market for your product or service?
E) Have you developed a network of contacts that can assist you?
F) Are you aware that most new businesses fail within the first year?
G) Have you checked local zoning requirements (and if you&#8217;re working at home have you checked with your town to see if there are any special requirements)?
Once you have dealt with these preliminary questions, you will have a long way to go but this is a good starting point.
Related Posts:

Freelancing 101 IV
Freelancing 101 Part [...]]]></description>
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