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FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Oct 10, 2008
Back in 2005, long before we started Envato and FreelanceSwitch, I came across a site called iStockPhoto and discovered I could sell illustrations there. Now I’m not much of an illustrator, but I do like experimenting …
Also tagged: money
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Oct 4, 2008
Ever since my wife and I started our custom software development business, we’ve been making use of remote collaboration facilities such as VNC and Webex in order to give demonstrations to clients without having to …
Also tagged: collaboration, client, sharing, clients, vnc, freelancing essentials
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Sep 13, 2008
How many of you have had jobs or freelance gigs which you billed for once a month? It often takes an act of financial yoga to balance your checkbook each month, right? Wouldn’t you say that being paid weekly or …
Also tagged: jobs, work, advice, clients, balance, the business of freelancing
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Sep 5, 2008
“Don’t stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed.” - George Burns Let’s be honest. Who of us isn’t interested in money? Which of us wouldn’t love to be making six figures or more while Freelancing? But how many of …
Also tagged: product reviews, product review, blog writing
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Sep 1, 2008
What’s the biggest benefit to you in being a freelancer? For me, it’s the beauty of having the freedom to choose what I work on, especially when maintaining multiple skills. That means that you can mix entrepreneurial …
Also tagged: business, blogging, learning, skill, the business of freelancing
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Aug 30, 2008
Landing new clients can be one of the most time-consuming tasks for the overworked freelancer–and it doesn’t pay you a single penny. Spending countless hours on the hunt instead of being billable isn’t the most …
Also tagged: money
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Aug 15, 2008
With well over 25,000 subscribers, there’s obviously a great deal of variety in terms of the types of freelancers and approaches to developing a career among Freelance Switch readers. However, if you take a look at the …
Also tagged: business
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Jun 14, 2008
You’ve heard it before: “live within your means,” “a penny saved is a penny earned,” “don’t break the bank.” But do you actually put those ideas into practice? Or do you just pull out your plastic, figuring you can …
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - May 9, 2008
I had a client meeting this morning. This means I tossed on my best khakis, grabbed my portfolio and darted out the door feeling the rush of new business possibilities. Having already spoken to this potential client on …
Also tagged: rates, negotiation, the business of freelancing
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - May 1, 2008
A note before we get Will’s post started: winners of our birthday bash competition will be announced tomorrow! Now, for our regular programming… — Skellie Although many experienced freelancers generally price on a …