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FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Oct 7, 2008
Whether you’re a part-time graphic designer or full-time web content writer, a freewheeling blog consultant or an outside-the-box marketing genius, you jumped into freelancing for one simple reason - and it wasn’t …
Also tagged: personal, getting started, client, clients, creativity, part time, day job, basics, freelancing essentials
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Aug 1, 2008
You already have a great skill that’s in demand. Perhaps you’re the best-of-the-best with Photoshop and Illustrator, or maybe your ability to write PHP code is simply unmatched. No matter your trade, the one ability …
Also tagged: communication, clients, finding work
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Jul 24, 2008
Before going out on their own, many freelancers struggle with the idea of how to position themselves in their market of expertise. Considering many freelancers have at one time worked in an agency setting, it’s …
Also tagged: business, outsourcing, promotion, firm, the business of freelancing
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Jul 15, 2008
One of the biggest struggles for many freelancers is finding a way to stand out from the crowd of others providing similar services. In many cases there really is a huge difference from one freelancer to the next in …
Also tagged: competition, pricing, promotion, differences, personal branding, freelancing essentials, differentiate
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Jul 14, 2008
It is no secret that human beings are pretty self-absorbed creatures, and while that sounds negative, a smart freelancer should actually think of it as a positive — because in the end people choose to hire you because …
Also tagged: promotion, finding work, client liaison, pitches
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Jul 10, 2008
We all know how many responsibilities a freelancer has and how many different hats we have to wear (client work, invoicing and finances, marketing, customer service, etc.). It can be easy to forget that we all have …
Also tagged: work, communication, focus, invoicing, skill, freelancing essentials, client work, productiviity
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - May 22, 2008
Let’s face it. It’s trendy to “be green.” Companies across the US are trying to sell customers with their green-washing; “we’re eco-friendly,” “good for the earth,” “we’ve gone green”, etc. With all of the slogans …
Also tagged: environment, green, eco friendly, freelancing essentials
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - May 8, 2008
As a freelancer you are obviously offering a service to clients, whether it be designing, programming, writing, photography, etc., but what else are you selling? You should be able to improve your overall …
Also tagged: business, work, client, portfolio, clients, finding work
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Apr 23, 2008
Muhammad Saleem is a social media consultant and a top-ranked community member on multiple social news sites. This post is the final part in our groundbreaking series on how freelancers can use social media and the …
Also tagged: social media, simplicity, freelancing essentials
FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog - Apr 19, 2008
As freelancers we all have the need to dedicate time towards providing the services that produce our income, whether it is writing, designing, programming, etc. Of course, we also have the need to find that work in one …
Also tagged: passive, referrals, finding work, new leads